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Houka

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple

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House, 3 Bedrooms (West) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Houka provides a quiet escape with its garden setting in Kyoto. Travelers stay connected with in-room WiFi while exploring nearby attractions like Kyoto Tower and the historic To-ji Temple. The concierge team helps guests navigate the city with personalized recommendations.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £179
additional charges may apply
25 Aug - 26 Aug

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House, 2 Bedrooms (East) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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House, 3 Bedrooms (West) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

House, 3 Bedrooms (West)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
567 Nishimatsuya, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8326

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shijo Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪吟醸らーめん 久保田 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ザ キッチン カンラ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kati - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WANDERERS STAND - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ちからもち - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Houka

Guest house near Kyoto Tower
Close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Houka provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Houka include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 200-10,000 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

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately JPY 2200.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

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HOUKA Kyoto
HOUKA Kyoto
HOUKA Guesthouse
HOUKA Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Houka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Houka?

As of 21 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Houka on 25 Aug 2025 start from £179.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Houka?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Houka?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Houka?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Houka located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 20 minutes.

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Houka Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, spacious, comfortable, attractive accommodation. Off the beaten path so taxis were sometimes unsure how to find even with the excellent directions provided by Houka staff...nevertheless would still be our first choice in Kyoto. We loved it. Totally up to date. Concierge service through the provided mobile device was helpful and immediately responded. Quiet. Conveniently located for transport. 👍👍👍. Delightful check in experience. Felt like a typical Japanese home. Top marks on all fronts. So pleased we found this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hongying

保存了老房子的格調， 重新裝潢后讓生活方便并舒適， 除了廚房稍小，其他一應用具齊全且高級和好用。雖說在深巷中， 可離旁邊一條通車的街道較近， 其中一個房間還是難免會被車聲叨擾。
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018