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Buddha House

Holiday home

Shimogyo-ku Hachiken-cho 462-20

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
11 mentions

The location was excellent, with plenty of restaurants, cafés, and convenience s…

Love the location, and everything in general

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The house itself was very spacious and spread across three floors, giving everyo…

One of the rooms was traditional and the other two had western bedding

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Everything was clean and lovely

It is not a new building, but all was clean and in good condition

Friendly staff
3 mentions

The host was always quick to respond and was very kind and considerate when our …

When we accidentely ran in to trubble twice our host very quickley answerd our m…

Good value
2 mentions

It was lovely to have our own tea and toast in the mornings :) Great value

the price of the accommodation is good value ,it's quite close to the train stat…

Overview

In a central area of Kyoto, set within a short distance of TKP Garden City Kyoto and Sanjusangen-do Temple, Buddha House offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a fridge and coffee machine. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Kyoto Station. The holiday home with a terrace and quiet street views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. The unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the holiday home. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Gion Shijo Station is 1.7 km from Buddha House, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Gregorius Kevin Wicaksono

extended_group

June 14, 2026

10

Wonderful

We had a wonderful stay at Buddha House. The location was excellent, with plenty of restaurants, cafés, and convenience stores within walking distance. We also really appreciated the bicycles that were available to use, which made exploring the area even more enjoyable. The house itself was very spacious and spread across three floors, giving everyone plenty of room. The kitchen was well equipped with many useful appliances and utensils, making it easy to prepare meals when needed. The coffee machine was great and the Nescafé Gold coffee provided was surprisingly enjoyable. The bathroom was comfortable and having two separate toilets was very convenient. The bedrooms were pleasant and quiet, with no noticeable noise from the street during the night. Overall, the property offered great comfort, a practical layout, and an excellent location. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.

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Sasha Tomic

solo_traveller

April 30, 2026

10

We had a wonderful time at Budha House. The accommodation is prepared with great care and attention to detail. It is as living in part home, part café, part museum. The owner thought really of everything and left many things for us to use, including bicycles.

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Jack

family_with_children

April 12, 2026

10

Quirky and cool place

We liked the weird cafe area downstairs and we took lots of pictures eating food down there

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Paula

family_with_children

February 19, 2026

10

10/10 stay, we loved it here! We are from Australia and staying in a home with space was a must for and so happy tha

Love the location, and everything in general. Everything was perfect for me and my family. There was 5 adults and 1 child and so much space for us to move around. Love that there was a washer and dryer for our clothes. The communication as well was perfect whenever we needed anything we always go an answer back. Everything was clean and lovely. We would definitely recommend this place.

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Amanda

extended_group

February 12, 2026

10

Fantastic

Lovely property and great amenities for guests, easy to communicate with owner

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Jodie

extended_group

January 3, 2026

10

The perfect place in Kyoto for our group

This property was perfect for our group of 6. It was awesome having 2 toilets and bikes to explore Kyoto. It’s also right near a bus stop for easy access around Kyoto. One of the rooms was traditional and the other two had western bedding. The main room had a very comfortable bed. We also loved having washing facilities. The downstairs room was pretty cool with books and spots to sit and relax. We were also greeted at the apartment, which was a lovely touch. Although the steps are very steep, we worked with the younger members of the party to cart luggage. If you have mobility issues or find stairs that are steep to be an issue, this would not be suitable to stay at. Thank you for having us. We loved our stay here!

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matt

family_with_children

December 17, 2025

10

Has everything you need

We can’t fault this hotel. It has everything we needed, plenty of space for our family of 4 including 2 tall teenagers. The beds were so comfortable and the washer dryer was an absolute bonus. The host was always quick to respond and was very kind and considerate when our daughter was ill. Would definitely stay again.

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Michiel Stuip

family_with_children

August 8, 2025

9

Family of four with children in summer

Location, size (for Japan staying inner-city), the available pedal bike's we used often! The atmosphere was nice. It is not a new building, but all was clean and in good condition. We loved it, especially the "relax room" downstairs! Good airconditioning and kitchen facilities!

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Sara Nasser

family_with_children

May 23, 2025

8

Great place for a family

Localización

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Emma

family_with_children

April 14, 2025

10

We loved our stay here and the use of the bikes. We rode to Fushimi Inari which was an amazing experience. We loved the extra touches like the free water bottles etc. Thank you for an amazing stay.

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Linda

extended_group

March 12, 2025

10

Nice to stay in a japanese house, feelt like a home, in a nice way. Easy check in in advance. Very cleare messages about transportation, rules, how things work in the house (washing machine etc). When we accidentely ran in to trubble twice our host very quickley answerd our mail and did his best to help us. Outstanding host, even though we never met him.

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Robert J

family_with_children

February 12, 2025

7

Would stay here again despite the stairs. Ideal place for us.

Fantastic location. Lots of room. Very good facilities.

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Nick

family_with_children

January 21, 2025

10

Perfect accommodation for a short or long stay in Kyoto.

Great location. Spacious and comfortable accommodation perfect for a family. Easy to find. Great facilities. An easy walk to most of the cities landmarks

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Guy

family_with_children

January 2, 2025

10

Amazing and comfortable. I would definitely recommend.

Very roomy, very comfortable beds and access to bikes was amazing.

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Helen

family_with_children

December 17, 2024

10

Great location, lovely house in central Kyoto

Great location, clean and spacious.

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Leen

family_with_children

December 13, 2024

10

Comfortable stay . Gd location to explore Kyoto with bike provided and Kyoto train station nearby.

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Jackie

extended_group

October 27, 2024

10

Great stay at the Buddha House

Excellent location and a very comfortable house over three levels. It was lovely to have our own tea and toast in the mornings :) Great value. Great neighborhood easy to taxi from. Highly recommend.

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Cornelia

extended_group

October 21, 2024

8

A great cultural experience, but not for people with knee issues.

Staying in a Japanese house opposed to a hotel. Location was excellent. Kind and responsive host. AND there was a second toilet on ground floor, which we did not see in the description of the house and was my big concern as a family of 5 adults getting ready to leave in the mornings.

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Ellen

family_with_children

October 20, 2024

8

Perfect location for our stay in Kyoto

Walking distance from the main train station Very nice decoration in the rooms Close to bus station, shops & restaurants Opposite of a park - green view to a small bambus forest

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lee

family_with_children

October 12, 2024

10

kyoto buda house stay

house very clean ,in a good location ,owner very nice and all communication was easy ,we had stayed there before so new what to expect, you can use the bikes for free which there I think is 6 in total.the price of the accommodation is good value ,it's quite close to the train station so no need for a taxi.

Facilities

Activities

Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Terrace

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Laundry

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:49 AM

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