“Great place to stay in Kyoto where you can get very special experience.”

I stayed in this guesthouse for about 2 weeks and I felt like I had real home in Kyoto. The location is great (in a very quiet area near Daitoku-ji temple where I had a great experience of very local tea ceremony and also there is an opportunity to go to a zen meditation every morning). The subway is 15 min walking, supermarket is just around the corner, 7/11 5 min walking. I took the bicycle and it was great. Bon-san helped me a lot with advises, support and even with my heavy baggage. I stayed in smallest room and it was good, the room is upstairs and you can dry your closes on the fresh air. It’s also the washing machine what is very comfortable. I really recommend this place to stay if you want to have quiet moments in Kyoto.

“A great host and a peaceful stay.”

Bon was a generous and helpful host, recommending places to go for food and a nearby onsen. The room was very neat and tidy. I very much enjoyed my stay and hope to come again one day.

“Wonderful stay”

We had a wonderful stay at Bon’s guesthouse in Kyoto and would absolutely recommend it! Bon was an amazing host from the moment we arrived. He took the time to show us the surrounding area on maps, gave us excellent recommendations for itineraries and restaurants, and was always happy to chat with us. My brother had some problems with his foot during the trip, and Bon was incredibly kind and helpful: he showed us the nearest pharmacy, explained what products to buy, and even gave him some balm he had at home to help soothe the inflammation. We were also able to rent bicycles for the day so my brother wouldn’t have to strain his foot too much. During our stay, the weather suddenly changed and a big storm started in the middle of the day. Bon even took the time to send me a message to check if we were okay and whether we had umbrellas with us, which we found very thoughtful and caring. The room itself was great: spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our 3-night stay. The towels were changed once during our stay, which we appreciated. The guesthouse is also very practical, with two bathrooms, toilets, and sinks (something that is actually quite rare in many guesthouses in Japan where there is often only one shower). The kitchen is well equipped, including a coffee machine. On our first night, we were the only guests staying there, which almost made it feel like we had our own private house! The shower and toilets are located outside the room area, which might not suit everyone, but personally we found that it actually added a sense of privacy and calm. Don’t hesitate to book with Bon, we had a lovely experience and would happily stay again!

“Great!”

Great host! He gave us a lot of information on the neighbourhood and he was very accommodating. The location was good, it had easy access to the city center by bus. The room was comfortable and clean and there was a cozy common room. He let us store our luggage after check-out which was very friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay!

“Just brilliant!”

The owner was the kindest host we could have wished for, he picked us up from the station and dropped us off there again at the end of our stay. He gave us extensive guidance for our visit to Kyoto. His advice and recommendations made our stay prefect! Would recommend to everyone without hesitation!

“Better than any 5 star hotels”

Bon-san is the most kind and helpful owner I have ever met. Definitely worth visiting again just for him

Guesthouse Bon was our favourite stay in Japan! Bon is the best host, offered to pick us up and drop us off at the subway station, nothing was a problem, and he has a great sense of humor. The guesthouse is simple, extremely clean, and has all the modest comforts to make your stay restful and homely. We are a mum & son combo, and Bon made us feel right at home. We rented his e-bikes for 2 days and decided this was the best way for us to see the city & surrounds with no set plans and avoiding the big groups & congested areas. If you enjoy a simple experience in a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to trains, convenience stores & temples with lovely locals, then this is your place!

Great experience, owner is friendly and welcoming. He went out of his way to assist us when we were running late for a booking. Everything is clean and well set up.

“The host was beyond generous with his time. Showed so much kindness and shared amazing recommendations! We couldn’t reco”

The most comfortable and authentic Japanese experience imaginable. Like a home away from home. 10/10 would recommend!

“Quiet and lovely Kyoto 🌞”

How to express how nice our host was? He explained the entire neighborhood to us on a beautiful map drawn on the wall and gave us plenty of recommendations. The room was very comfy and cleaned every day (!). We felt so welcomed in this beautiful traditional house and loved staying here. The neighbourhood is in a calm area, well connected by bus but also in walking distance to some of the most beautiful temples in the city.

“great choice!”

i loved my room. and the owner was so friendly. i also love the neighborhood.

“Beautiful place to stay!”

My room was really cozy and the guesthouse had a nice atmosphere, with the owner being very nice 😊

“Thank you Bon-san”

Everything! from the service and the place. Bon-san is really nice and amazing person, he even offer to pick us up from the station since it's a 1km walk to the house. I would love to book stay here if I were to visit Kyoto again, the place, scenery and nature nearby is beautiful really recommended to book here!

The best host one could hope for

Staff were really helpful with recommendations and tips for exploring. The rooms were comfy and the facilities were good.

The facility and host are great, I recommend.

“Authentic local experience with excellent host for a budget price”

Owner is an absolute gem. A taste of real Japanese simplicity empathy and heart. Guides you well on living the local.

Bon-San was the best host, kind, friendly and also funny. He made the stay so amazing.

“The caretaker was a lovely helpful man. The Bon is very basic and small. A bit of a walk from train/subway/bus.”

Toilet outside, shower outside, bedroom uncomfortable with no quilt just a sheet and pillow was rock hard and exceptionally small.

beautiful house