Comfortable Accommodations: Kyo Obataya in Kyoto offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a bath, bidet, and free toiletries.
Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a tranquil garden and a lounge area. The ryokan provides a shared kitchen, bike hire, and a work desk for added convenience.
Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the ryokan is less than 1 km from Nijo Castle and a 19-minute walk to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Itami Airport is 46 km away.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its attentive host, convenient location, and suitability for city trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Great owner.Great place.Great location. 7-8 mins walk to Nijo Station.Everything is great so far.”
Aina
Spain
“We really liked the Japanese style room, every detail was taken care of, very clean and cozy.
The hostess, Yoko, was super helpful and kind to us. She helped us with everything we needed.
Delicious breakfasts. Close to bus stops to get around the...”
Julien
France
“We stayed in a cozy lovely room , it really felt like being at home. Yoko has been very helpful and welcoming, and has a lot of good advices for visiting Kyoto and cities around. The localization in Kyoto was convenient, with frequent buses to...”
Adam
Finland
“Super nice host, Yoko is extremely helpful and nice. The room is comfortable and clean, the area is quiet and it's easy to get around the city by public transport from Yoko's guesthouse. The house has a very nice traditional Japanese vibe, great...”
Rahul
India
“Everything! Yoko-san was a great host. No complaints at all. Will come again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent homestay.”
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Rob
Australia
“This was an absolutely lovely stay near Nijo Castle. The host, Yoko, was wonderful and made sure our stay was exceptional. The rooms were spacious and clean. Would rebook with Yoko if we ever venture back to Kyoto.”
Michele
Italy
“Wonderful! From the beginning to the last moment. Yoko is extremely kind, the Japanese traditional house is wonderful and the breakfast is excellent. The place is silent and very near to the bus station. What can I say more? Thank you so much...”
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Guadalupe
Ireland
“Yoko is a wonderful host. She is a caring and loving person.
The place is so comfortable. It is 20 minutes by bus from kyoto station. However, it is well connected to every turistic place.
If you have the JR pass and want to travel by train from...”
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Stephanie
Australia
“We loved Yoko the host, she was so lovely and traditional! She was so helpful with everything! She knew Kyoto so well, and made us feel so at home! We loved the traditional matcha ceremony she did for us on the morning we left. We can’t wait to go...”
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Samo
Belgium
“My wife and I loved everything about our stay at Kyo-Obataya! Yoko is such an amazing, attentive, and warm-hearted host - this definitely made our stay in Kyoto unforgettable! She gave us great tips for places where we could avoid the crowds (and...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Kyo Obataya takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Kyo Obataya in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
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