Guest House Taiko-Ya
105-1 Nishirokkakucho, Nakagyo-ku, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8217 - See map
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Kawaramachi, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.
Highlights
Facilities
Bicycle rental
Car park
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Luggage storage
Kitchen
Wi-Fi in public areas
Family room
Smoking area
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Amazing hostel”
I loved Guest House Taiko-Ya. It is a tiny traditional Japanese house turned into a hostel. Everything has been well thought out and is extremely clean and comfortable. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, and helped us plan our stay in Kyoto. The bathroom was wonderful, although I must say that it wasn't that practical to have only one bathroom for the whole hostel. Overall, I would recommend this hostel to anyone wanting to experience Japanese culture in a friendly and cheap way!
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Centrally located, nice, traditional guest house”
The staff at Taiko-Ya were extremely friendly and helpful. The house is beautiful and makes for a great experience. The bed was very comfortable, and the sleeping area and bathroom were clean. WiFi is provided and works very well. The guest house is centrally located in Kyoto so it's easy to get around the city from there. I had a wonderful stay here and would happily go back if ever in Kyoto again. :)
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Cozy japanese style hostel”
I stayed 2 nights in the guesthouse Taiko-Ya and enjoyed it very much. The interior is very lovely and the place really cozy, the building itself is very old. It feels a bit like historic japanese movie setting. And I felt a little bit like a giant inside :-D so I would not recommend it, if you're like 2m tall or seriosly overweight, otherwise its fine! Other guests were mostly japanese, very nice and quiet.
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A wonderful time!”
My husband and I spent one week of our honeymoon here and had a truly wonderful experience! Yu was an exceptional host, who has now become our good friend :) We really felt like we were part of beautiful little community at Taiko-Ya, and not just customers at a guesthouse. We highly recommend staying here and getting to know Yu -- we cannot wait to come back one day!
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Very good”
Guest House Taiko-Ya is a very nice place to stay. It feels like living at home. The place is a little bit small but I like the design of the house. Every space can be useful.
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Strategic location”
Location is good in central Kyoto which you can access to any atttaction places within 30 minutes by bus or bicycle. The bicycle rental is 750 Yen and you need to return it before 8pm. If you choose to go by bus you just need to buy Kyoto unlimited bus ride pass 500 Yen. If you want to have a feel of staying in Japanese traditional house i'd recommend this guesthouse but the owner is very strict. The living room is only available from 8am-11.30pm and there is few rules you have to follow.
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Real Japanese HOUSE”
my stay at Guest House Taiko-Ya is fun, but i must pay extra 2.000 Yen for late check-in, so if you want to stay in this Guest House make sure you check-in at the right time :D
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Comfortable accommodation”
I've had a pleasant stay at this guest house. It is located close to Kyoto's main road so every high light is accessible by foot or by bicycle. You can rent these at the guest house for around 5 USD for a whole day. The interior of the guest house is typical japanese which makes the trip more authentic and fun. The staff was really friendly and helpful and overall I've had a great stay.
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Good location”
5 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station. 15 minutes walk from Shijo shopping street. The house is very old and authentic, although that also means the staircase and door frames are small and narrow. Security lock after 9pm and quiet zone in all rooms from 11pm. Pleasant hostel with Kyoto atmosphere.
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The hotel is nice with good location&atmosphere.”
It was a nice guest house with a reasonable price. First, it was difficult to locate the guest house, but luckily, Japanese woman kindly brought us to the guest house. The house is the traditional Japanese style, so we had to be careful about making noise. Also, it was easy to visit the shopping area in central Kyoto from the guest house.
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Beautiful experience ”
BEAUTIFUL HOSTEL! Felt really special to be staying in a traditional house. I disagree with other reviews hat the rules are too “strict”, it’s just more suited to people that want a relaxed hostel experience :) totally worth it in my opinion. If you’re a light sleeper you might struggle as you can hear people moving around but I would definitely stay again. Insane value for money considering where you get to stay!
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A traditional town house, there are good points and disadvantages.”
If you want to stay at the Kyomachiya in the city, you can reach that goal. You can experience the traditional wodden house. There are rooms with a beautiful garden and a Japanese style bathroom. You can taste the silence of Japan 'wabi' inside the house. However, due to the old structure, I stayed on the first floor, but as the guests on the second floor walked, vibrations were transmitted and it seems that it is not that big voice of the guest on the second floor, but the night when the talk is quiet is heard well. The next room, which was also partitioned by a shoji and curtains alone, was a comment room, an entrance to the second floor. Guests kept the house rules well, so the speech never leaked from 7 o'clock to 23 o'clock in the use hours. However, the staff was playing music in the hall early in the morning, but there was nothing other than noise. There are many Kyotoly eateries nearby. Traffic is at a central location where you will not mind going anywhere.
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Not recommended for those who are into slow life. They are so many rules. ”
Although, the guest house have a great household so you can enjoy it like you are st home but they are really strictly. Before checking in, time, if you come early you have to “wait outside” and after checking out, you have to get rid of yourself immediately. No flexibility.
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Traditional House”
An old house in Kyoto. We had the top floor bedroom opening on the garden, big and comfortable. Indeed, there is only one ofuro shower, but 3 toilets, and the bottom room is close to the sanitary area, probably explaining the previous reviews. But all went well for us.
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Guest House Kyoto”
I had a really happy time here and all the staff were amazing and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Kyoto. Its so much better than a hotel and more traditional.
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Hostel not guesthouse ”
I really wanted to love this place, but it is really more of a hostel, not a guesthouse. Walls are thin so if other guests are inconsiderate you will have a hard time sleeping. Also shower is located near downstairs room, and people are using it constantly. Only 1 shower for all guests so getting a shower when you want it is impossible. Can’t enjoy the garden view from room because it is actually a public hallway, which is stated on its website but not on third party booking sites. It is clean and the owner has done a great job in decor. Location convenient to subway. But saying that it is more of a hostel for younger crowd.
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Nice and comfy stay”
Friendly staffs. This was a tranditional Japanese house and had a great experience in it.. Awesome
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double tax - one for country and one for Kyoto city”
when I booked this hotel, I have to pay tax for a Japan country. and I have to pay tax again to Kyoto city.
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experiencing japanese traditional housing”
To experience the traditional japanese guesthouse, its good choice, nice room at the ground floor, nice kitchen, living room, especially, the garden which is located near the room on ground floor. the surrounding of the guesthouse especially at night gives us a quiet and peaceful feeling. awesome to experience somewhere different from a city.
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Excellent”
Beautiful traditional style house with modern facilities. Well located. Friendly and helpful staff.
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