Title: Host.a Umekoji Akari Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10323&destination=Kyoto%2C+Kyoto+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=26695222&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Host.a Umekoji Akari ## Photo gallery for Host.a Umekoji Akari ![Garden - Host.a Umekoji Akari (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/4afd4120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Host.a Umekoji Akari (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/8ab6cb7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board - Host.a Umekoji Akari (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/751f1cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board - Host.a Umekoji Akari (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/52932d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board - Host.a Umekoji Akari (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/54df9a2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Host.a Umekoji Akari, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home Sleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £146 additional charges may apply 26 Apr - 27 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Host.a Umekoji Akari A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. The holiday home boasts a jetted bath and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Comforts include premium bedding and a down duvet, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a washing machine and a fridge. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, slippers, bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and rice cookers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Rice cooker - Toaster ### Dining - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person ### Bedrooms - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Private bathroom - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 1500 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as Host.a Umekoji Akari House Kyoto Host.a Umekoji Akari House Host.a Umekoji Akari Kyoto Host.a Umekoji Akari Kyoto Host.a Umekoji Akari Private vacation home Host.a Umekoji Akari Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Holiday homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.98817%2C135.73996&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aI155Ml1oKL66dnY_IF3ule0QMw=) 53, Sujaku Urahatacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8844 ### What's nearby - ![Umekoji Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/c07ccc78-41f0-4d81-bdfb-367766a1a737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Umekoji Park 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Kyoto Railway Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/cd425ca2-1150-4c4d-a7f6-bfcaf123ee93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Railway Museum 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Kyoto Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/525c76ce-e742-40a8-8fb6-8755b2741d94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Aquarium 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Kyoto Station Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/366b4fb2-c1f5-42c5-a370-d61382ca9b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Station Building 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 6 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Omiya Station 3 min drive - Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station 7 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - 鉄道カフェ TA-TA 3 min walk - Starbucks 12 min walk - レストラン・休憩所 8 min walk - さんきゅう 4 min walk - 拳ラーメン 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Host.a Umekoji Akari pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Host.a Umekoji Akari? ### How much is parking at Host.a Umekoji Akari? ### What time is check-in at Host.a Umekoji Akari? ### What time is check-out at Host.a Umekoji Akari? ### Where is Host.a Umekoji Akari located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Host.a Umekoji Akari Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Amenities ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Masahiko 7 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 価格と風情が大変満足でした。 清掃もしっかりされてました。 古い建物ですので、二階の足音などは気になりましたが、満足です。 家族連れの旅行でしたので、夕食の場所に少し困りました。 ##### Masahiko Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Ri 3 Jan 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 玄関にゴミが落ちていたり、部屋の隅には埃が溜まっていた。髪の毛もところどころ落ちていた。加湿空気清浄機もあるが、内部が掃除されておらず使える状態ではなかった。お箸も洗ったのか？って思える状態のものもあった。日本人には気になるところがたくさんあったが広さやネットフリックスを自由に見られる所は良い。 ##### Ri Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Yuzuya-Ryokan.h20931679.Hotel-Information) > - [M’s Hotel Sanjo Omiya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Ms-INN-SANJO-OMIYA.h39604744.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-THE-CELESTINE-KYOTO-GION.h17857390.Hotel-Information) > - [SOWAKA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel-SOWAKA.h27267482.Hotel-Information) > - [La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Lagent-Hotel-Kyoto-Nijo.h88182560.Hotel-Information) > - [THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-MACHIYA-Kamiumeya.h29070851.Hotel-Information) > - [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > - [Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Royal-Twin-Hotel-Kyoto.h41924656.Hotel-Information) > - [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Okura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Hotel-Okura.h6621.Hotel-Information) > - [TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-TASSEL-HOTEL-SANJYO-SHIRAKAWA.h40139654.Hotel-Information) > - [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-TOKYU-STAY-KYOTO-SHIN-KYOGOKU-DORI.h27557574.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > - [The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Hedistar-Hotel-Kyoto-Nijo.h24976165.Hotel-Information) > - [Park Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Kyoto.h63870432.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > - [THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-GATE-HOTEL-KYOTO-TAKASEGAWA-By-HULIC.h46993133.Hotel-Information) > - [THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-GENERAL-KYOTO-ShijyoShinmachi.h89799984.Hotel-Information) > - [KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-KOKO-HOEL-Residence-Kyoto-Nijo-Castle.h109921765.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels with Pool in Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels-Hotels-With-Pool.0-0-d178229-tHotelswithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Suite-Kyoto-Kamogawa-Shomen.h100205202.Hotel-Information) > - [Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Candeo-Hotels-Kyoto-Karasuma-Rokkaku.h64609188.Hotel-Information) > - [Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Mitsui-Garden-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo-PREMIER.h101206013.Hotel-Information) > - [THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-HOTEL-HIGASHIYAMA-By-KyotoTokyuHotel.h71549946.Hotel-Information) > - [OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-OMO5-Kyoto-Sanjo-By-Hoshino-Resorts.h77089647.Hotel-Information) > - [Kyoto Traditional Machiya House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Traditional-Machiya-House.h17940263.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel ZIZI Kyoto Gion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Zizi.h37754813.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Packages ---