The Pagoda Experience
111-4 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, 6018437 - See map
If you're looking for a ryokan with free Wi-Fi in all rooms, look no further. Conveniently situated in the Kyoto part of Kyoto, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.
Highlights
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Family room
Kitchen
Smoke-free property
English
Japanese
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Value for money accomodation”
Location is good with bus stop within 5 min walk. Right next to Toji pagoda so very easy to locate on map. We took a taxi from kyoto station, cost us 1000yen. A supermaket and minimart is within walking distance. Room is clean and sparkling. Building is new as this hotel is open this year. bathroom is good size and a washing machine (detergent is provided). Small balcony to hang washed clothes. Mini kitchen has fridge, kettle, microwave and induction cooker. Good for my family as I need to warm milk for kids. No TV, but basically we don't need it after a whole day of sightseeing. Disadvanage: no space for a table to put small items like bag/watch etc. There is a small foldable table provided but we cant use it as we need the space for futon and luggage (we have only 1 large luggage) No elevator (3 level hotel) Staff let us leave our stroller at the ground floor. Overall, a good value hotel. Good choice to stay in kyoto
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Amazing hotel with all facilities that you may use”
The Pagoda Experience is located near Toji Temple, not far from Kintetsu Toji Station. Although it takes only 5-10 minutes walk from the station, locating near Kintetsu is not much convenient for your trip in Kyoto with JR train because you always need to interchange at Kyoto Station and Kintetsu Kyoto Line is not covered by JR Pass. There are convenient stores and supermarkets near the hotel. The advantage of this hotel is the guest room. It's so amazing. There are all facilities in your room, for example, many plugs, utensils, cutlery, microwave, fridge, electric kettle, sink, washing machine and steamed iron. Therefore, it's very valuable for the pretty price. I love this hotel and highly recommend it.
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Great value for money”
Cheap hotel, good location, good facilities. I never met any staff, all communication was done by email. Some recommendation for pagoda experience: the guidance book inside the room was not clear enough, no television, maybe for traveller which has a busy schedule it would not be a problem, and the balcony can not be used to dry the clothes, the washing machine couldn't make our clothes dry enough. However, for a group of people, this room is cheap and comfortable.
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Great room and facilities”
Pros - The place was great, very nicely decorated - very clean and new. Facilities were very complete with washer/ kitchen facilities and room and toilet quite big compared to other places we stayed at. The staff are also very helpful and speak english. Toji station not too far and you can catch buses near Toji temple area. Kyoto station is around 20 minutes walk. Cons - The place was a bit difficult to find - took a cab and he had to use his gps. The sign is not obvious until you are right in front of the place. You can get a name card with address/ phone to make it easier. Perhaps a larger sign or one visible from down the road will be helpful. There is no lift. .
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Excellent”
Very new hotel. Clean and compact, it's like a home. The heating in the room is comfortable. There are many good and nice and affortable restarurants nearby. 7-11, family mart, Lawson and Fresso are nearby. We hired a taxi for 5 of us and 3 pcs big luggage from Kyoto station to the hotel cost us 1000yen. The front desk officer is very friendly and helpful to guide us to nearby train station and recommend restaurant to us. Overall, very satisfy with the staff service, cleanliness and facilities in the room.
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What a surprise ”
Arriving in the area of the hotel you could be forgiven in thinking ‘it’s a bit old around here’ but when arriving what a pleasure immaculate if small great welcome and lovely room with all that you could ask for and the thrill of sleeping on a raised tatami bed floor with futon pads just like country japan. Opposite the hotel is a temple just along the road an amazing pagoda, short step right out of the door a great local restaurant and left then first right and on next corner an amazing nothing fancy locals restaurant small choice but amazing food and great prices. A great selection all round
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Proximity from station was too far, apartment had limited space”
The Pagoda Experience was an apartment located along the road directly opposite Toji Temple (takes up to 10mins walk from Toji station and a 15mins walk from Kujo subway station) . When we checked-in, the receptionist was ultra nice and welcoming even though we came at around 930pm. Our room was located on the third floor so we had to lug our luggage up in a narrow stairway that looked like an emergency staircase. Our room was quite cramped for three people to stay as only two futons could fit onto the elevated platform so my other friend had to sleep in a narrow space in between the platform and the wall (The other space being used to put our luggages). The amenties were sufficient as they had a microwave, fridge, kettle, induction cooker and even a washing machine with detergent provided. Overall, the three nights there was quite enjoyable albeit it could be improved about the design so that it could be more suited for three to stay in one room.
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Great room, good location ”
I wish we’d stayed here longer! Although I like futons it was nice to sleep in a regular bed after a week on the floor. The room was a good size, large bathroom and good amenities. The bus stop was close by and it was only about 15 minutes walk to Kyoto station if you prefer the exercise! Staff were nice and it was a quiet building.
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Exceptional”
Loved this place! Clean and equipped with everything you need - cooking utensils, washing machine, etc. The heating was great too. Just a station away from Kyoto Station, a good location! Buses run around the area too.
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full facility and very clean”
this apartment is not too far from train station. very close to bus stop to access the kyoto interesting places. it is very clean apartment and full of facility
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Great Value for Money Hotel ”
This hotel is highly value for money. The room is good enough to accommodate 3 to 4 persons and the facilities are incredible for a hotel for budget conscious traveller. There is aircon (for summer) and heater (for winter), comfortable tatami for sleeping and a small bathtub. There is a kitchenette consists of hot plate and microwave oven and a fridge, and also plates, spoon and fork provided for those who wish to prepare their own meals. There is also a washing machine for those who wish to do their own laundry. Toiletries, towels and slippers are provided. It is very easy to do the self check in and the staff are spontaneous to reply any query to you. It is located very near to Toji Station run by Kintensu Railway, merely 5 minutes walk and the hotel provides detail directions of walking from Toji Station. The hotel has no lift and can be challenging for tourists with heavy luggage. Request for low floor if you have heavy luggage. OveralI I enjoy very much in the hotel.
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Very good”
I suspect I'm usually critical of all Hotel room lighting. This said, our room at the Pagoda Experience had the most God Awful blindingly intense overhead light we've ever experienced. I've found that the lack of a bedside reading lamp is not exclusive to this Hotel alone. Perhaps the Japanese do not read in bed? Perhaps all their reading is done on Kindel? Reguardless, as an Old School paper text reader in my future travels to Japan I'll note to pack my own reading lamp.
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Clean & Nice”
This minute book, still get not bad hotel. Clean , nice and comfortable room. At Kyoto station take bus to this hotel, then still need walk around 5-10 minute. Staff nice and can speak English.
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Awesomee”
It was great staying in here. The staff were really nice and fun to talk into, he helped us a lot when we were here and he was ready to help if there are something wrong with the facilities. The place is really great with kitchen and all it was easier if you have low budget. It is also really close to bus stop so you can easily go to any area, there are market that is really close too though station was a little bit far but still really near. Overall it was really great staying in here!
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Exceptional”
Pros- the toji temple is just around the corner. No admission fee so you can go early before the other tourists arrive. The temple is approx 3minutes walk... toji station is also very close by. They also provide towels. I think the best part was they already laid out the futon for you. So after a long day of travel, you need not have to make your own bed. Cons- no elevator
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Exceptional”
the room is clean, comes with kitchenware, washing machine, iron etc. It is value for money, highly recommended especially for traveler who needs to cook, it has 2 supermarket nearby if need to shop for groceries
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Exceptional”
Of all the 4 hotels we booked during our stay in Japan, this is the one I highly recommend. The only con was that it doesn't have an elevator.
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Exceptional”
The place is new and a 24 hr family mart is around the corner. Subway is walking distance. Quiet at night. Best for family with younger children.
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Thank you very much for staying with Pagoda experience. We hope to see you again in Kyoto soon. Have a wonderful day:)
Above average”
The Pagoda Experience provides the traditional Japanese ryokan feel. However, we expected more for the price tag that comes with it.
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Nice room n very friendly staff”
No lift, not suitable for my parents who leg pain to climb up to 2nd floor. Tatami room was nice, clean. Just aircond like switch off or restart outomaticly at midnight of all our rooms (7 rooms we stay for 3days 2 nights).
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