GUEST HOUSE WARAKU-AN, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Traditional Japanese Accommodation
Guest House Waraku-An occupies a renovated 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. The 7 air-conditioned rooms feature tatami flooring, Japanese futon bedding, and paper lamps. Guests choose between private rooms and dormitory-style accommodations, all with shared bathrooms and toilets. Showers operate 24/7 with free body soap and shampoo. Rooms include portable fans, safes, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms open directly onto the garden.
Common Area Amenities
The common area provides free Wi-Fi, a shared refrigerator, complimentary tea, and a free-use internet PC. Luggage storage is available at reception, which also sells 1-day Kyoto city bus passes. The property features a garden, bar, and coffee shop/cafe. Guests have access to ironing facilities and a shared kitchen with a washing machine, dryer, and electric kettle.
Kyoto Exploration Access
The property is a 1-minute walk from Kumano Jinja bus stop. It sits 1 km from Higashiyama, 3 km from Karasuma, and 55 km from Itami Airport. Key landmarks include Heian Shrine (10-minute walk), Nanzen Temple (15-minute walk), Chion-in (1 km), and Nijo Castle (3 km). Rental bicycles are available for exploring Kyoto.
Room Configuration Details
Rooms are located on the 1st or 2nd floor with steep stairs and no elevator. The triple room includes a washing machine, dining area, iPad, and three futons. The twin/double room opens to the garden. All registering guests must present passports. One child under 6 years stays free when using existing bedding.
Property Management
This property is managed by a professional host. Towels are available for rent. Guests with mobility concerns should request first-floor rooms during reservation due to stair access limitations.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- iPad
Location
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