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Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, 8-minute walk to Gion Corner

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Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel offers in-room WiFi and a great base for exploring the city's heritage. Rangers know less crowded trails at Heian Shrine, while Kiyomizu Temple varies by entrance. Renting bikes makes Gion Corner's streets more accessible.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Japanese Style Room #1 | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #1

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room #2 | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room #3 | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #3

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Room #4 | Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room #4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Room #5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Western Style Room #3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
251, Umemoto-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0064

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪らーめん錦 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪祇園ゆやま - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪新門前 米村 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪割烹 なか川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪中国厨房 祝 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel

Hostel near Gion Corner
Located close to Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, a vending machine, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 11 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 9 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Kyoto Gion KIRAKU-INN Hostel
KIRAKU-INN Hostel
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU-INN
KIRAKU-INN
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU INN Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa KIRAKU inn
Kyoto Gion KIRAKU INN Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn Hostel
Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel located?

Located in Gion, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gion Corner, Heian Shrine, and Kiyomizu Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km). Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Kyoto Shirakawa Kiraku Inn - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and cozy, great host!

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a Kyoto Trip, it was perfect :)

10/10 Excellent

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the bottom floor japanese room with a little garden and it was a pleasure to sleep in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very nice and accomodating. Let us borrow umbrellas when it rained, we were able to check in early after arriving in Kyoto early.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so sweet and polite, took the time to explain the area and the busses/subways and how to get to all the popular areas! Bonus was the guard cat who always greeted me when I got back later in the evening 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamel

Liked: Staff & service
- Hotel was centralled located and host was helpful. - Rooms were small. - Asking for 100 yens to have a towel is bad look.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience in a traditional Japanese located in a convenient area. Staff were helpful and friendly, promptly replying to any queries online. As a Westerner (Spanish) I was worried about the futons being uncomfortable, but it was not the case at all. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 3 days at Shirakawa Kiraku Inn. The man who runs it is very helpful and has a very chill cat named Tama. He sent our bags to our next hotel and helped us find a pharmacy. It’s located in a historic district with beautiful streets, and in walking distance to shrines, temples, the best shopping and dining. Also we stayed at a very expensive Ryokan the following week and the futons were not as comfortable as here :))
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean

very clean and kind. but you don’t have to take a shower between 9:30am - 4:00pm.

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kiraku Inn was a wonderful place to reside at for 3 nights in Kyoto. It was easy to get to from Kyoto Station with the bus 206 from the terminal right outside the station (alight after seeing Yasaka Shrine). Mr Kazo is a cat lover and a black and white senior cat is a resident at the inn. What's more is that the interior is decorated with cat images and figurines, even the signs that tell you to turn off the lights have cats doodled on them which puts a smile on your face. There is a mix of normal bed and traditional futon beds to choose from (we stayed in a 2 futon bed room), which is equipped with the necessities like charging ports and a tv we didnt need to use. Towels and pyjamas are provided with a small fee, which is used to supplement the cat's food. Washing machine and dryer is also located conveniently outside the bathroom (200 yen for washing 300 yen for dryer). It is a short walk (10-15min) to Gion where more food and night life is available. Highly recommended for animal lovers, simple living, and a peaceful stay. Thank you Mr Kazo and Tama the cat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La chambre typiquement japonaise avec vue sur un petit jardin était une belle expérience en soi. Nous y sommes demeuré deux nuits, c’était parfait car l’endroit est assez rudimentaire. Point de vue propreté, un peu poussiéreux mais les draps très propres. Un très gros avantage est la localisation. Rapport qualité/prix excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sitting in a very nice and convenience location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一階奥の庭付きの部屋をご用意していただけました。四畳半の部屋は私にちょうどよく、クーラーもついており、トイレとシャワーも近くて快適でした。 布団はセルフで敷くのですが、いつもベッドなので畳の上の布団に新鮮さを楽しめました。 チェックイン後の出入りは自由で、夜間はロックを暗証番号入力で出入り出来ます。 冷蔵庫はロビーの共用を利用しました。 猫のタマくんもタイミングが合えばお出迎えしてくれます。 シティホテルもよいですが、京都街中の畳の部屋もまた格別でした。 また来ようと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ilaria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura in stile giapponese con futon e bagno in comune. Il futon l’ho trovato molto comodo e in ogni caso una bellissima esperienza nel cuore del popolare centro di Gion di Kyoto. Zona molto tranquilla e sicura, a pochi passi dalla metro ed a 2 minuti dalla fermata del bus che collega la stazione di Kyoto. Proprietario molto cordiale e gentilissimo ad averci suggerito alcuni itinerari e punti di interesse di Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

像京都Home stay般的絕佳體驗

古色古香的京都民房，小地方都看得出經營者的用心，很棒的住宿體驗！
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kourai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
三度目の利用です。 便利な立地に親切なオーナーさんのおかげで快適に過ごせました。 お値段なりの設備ですが、きれいに清掃されていて不快な感じは一切なかったです。 また機会があればお願いしたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

IZUMI

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
安い為、ホテルみたいなサービスはありません。部屋にトイレやお風呂はついていない為共同が嫌な方はおすすめしないです。ただ、費用を抑えたい方などにはもってこいです。アットホームな感じでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

MIYUKI

Disliked: Cleanliness
微妙な外の音が気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
고양이가 너무 귀엽고 추천해준 아침 카페가 너무 맛있고 좋은 추억이 되었습니다. 다음에 또 방문하고 싶습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

掃除が行き届いてない

全体的に掃除があまりされてなくて 不快でした。 お部屋は髪の毛落ちてたり、テーブルも埃かぶってました。　 共用スペースもあまり掃除されてなくて いくら安いとはいえ もう二度と泊まりたくないです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
主人が気さくな方で声をかけてくださり、少しお話ししました。 とても京都らしい旅館で外装や内装も素敵でした。

10/10 Excellent

Enya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
到着時にお茶のサービスをしてくださったり、部屋をアップグレードしてくださったり、チェックアウト後も荷物を置かせてくださりと、とても快適な滞在を過ごすことができました。立地も最高で、とてもおすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

yueyue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オーナーは凄い優しい人でした！チェックアウト後も荷物預かっていただきましたm(*_ _)mありがたいです! 猫ちゃんも可愛いかったです！ また泊まりたいです
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一人旅で来る人にはかなり良い宿なのではないでしょうか。ご主人がとても親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful, provided details transportation information, prompt reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019