Buddha House
Shimogyo-ku Hachiken-cho 462-20
View on map and nearby hotels
Why people book this hotel
“The location was excellent, with plenty of restaurants, cafés, and convenience s…”
“Love the location, and everything in general”
“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”
“Everything was clean and lovely”
“It is not a new building, but all was clean and in good condition”
“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…”
“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
Gregorius Kevin Wicaksono
extended_group
June 14, 2026
“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.
Sasha Tomic
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
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.
Jack
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Quirky and cool place”
We liked the weird cafe area downstairs and we took lots of pictures eating food down there
Paula
family_with_children
February 19, 2026
“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.
Amanda
extended_group
February 12, 2026
“Fantastic”
Lovely property and great amenities for guests, easy to communicate with owner
Jodie
extended_group
January 3, 2026
“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!
matt
family_with_children
December 17, 2025
“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.
Michiel Stuip
family_with_children
August 8, 2025
“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!
Sara Nasser
family_with_children
May 23, 2025
“Great place for a family”
Localización
Emma
family_with_children
April 14, 2025
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.
Linda
extended_group
March 12, 2025
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.
Robert J
family_with_children
February 12, 2025
“Would stay here again despite the stairs. Ideal place for us.”
Fantastic location. Lots of room. Very good facilities.
Nick
family_with_children
January 21, 2025
“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
Guy
family_with_children
January 2, 2025
“Amazing and comfortable. I would definitely recommend.”
Very roomy, very comfortable beds and access to bikes was amazing.
Helen
family_with_children
December 17, 2024
“Great location, lovely house in central Kyoto”
Great location, clean and spacious.
Leen
family_with_children
December 13, 2024
“Comfortable stay . Gd location to explore Kyoto with bike provided and Kyoto train station nearby.”
Jackie
extended_group
October 27, 2024
“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.
Cornelia
extended_group
October 21, 2024
“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.
Ellen
family_with_children
October 20, 2024
“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
lee
family_with_children
October 12, 2024
“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
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel Buddha House
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Buddha House.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.




