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Guest House Yamato
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8.6
/10
Very Good
266 reviews
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TIANXIANG
10.0
/ 10
Very nice experience. Feel home. The location is perfect, and the garden is definitely amazing. Strongly recommended.
Ashley
10.0
/ 10
The room was very clean with equaly clean bathrooma on the 2nd floor of the home. We the host was a very kind and gracious and provided ua with hot tea and cookies in the afternoon and juice in the morning. Even though there were other guests on the same floor, the room was quiet and we were able to sleep peacefully. There are many things to see and do within walking distance.
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10.0
/ 10
This guest house is run by an older couple (younger than me probably.) They are wonderful hosts. Tea in the evening a nd upon arrival. Juice box the morning you leave. Very close to public transportation. But, if you take a taxi ever during your stay tell the driver it is very near where all the tour buses park. From airport take airport shuttle bus to Kyoto station. Then it is easiest to take bus 100 because it is an express. What googke maps doesn't explain is that it is on the opposite side of the bus terminal information desk at bus depot was very helpful. This guesthouse does have rules on late showering and the doors are locked at 10. But for the right people a great experience. They do have cats but not in guesf area. Modern showers and toilet. Beautiful garden created by man's mother.
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539-23 6chome Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan, 605-0846
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539-23 6chome Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan, 605-0846
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Location
Guest House Yamato is a guesthouse in a good neighborhood, which is located at Gion.
About Guest House Yamato
Splendid service together with wide range of facilities provided will make you complain for nothing during your stay at Guest House Yamato.
With all facilities offered, Guest House Yamato is the right place to stay.
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Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
- Front desk
Things to Do
- Garden
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Guest House Yamato
Important Note
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Fees are incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Please be aware that 2 cats reside at this property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 16:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
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Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 16:00 - Before 10:00 |
Available rooms at Guest House Yamato | 4 |
Number of floors in Guest House Yamato | 2 |
Another facilities in Guest House Yamato | Smoke-free area, Coffee/tea in lobby, Luggage storage, Front desk, Garden |
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What are available facilities at Guest House Yamato?
There are top facilites at Guest House Yamato such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Guest House Yamato?
The standard check-in time at Guest House Yamato is starting from From 16:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
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8.6
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From 266 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0
Room Comfort
8.4
Location
8.2
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TIANXIANG
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 227 week(s) ago
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Very nice experience. Feel home. The location is perfect, and the garden is definitely amazing. Strongly recommended.
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Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 278 week(s) ago
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Very homey stay.
Ashley
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago
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The room was very clean with equaly clean bathrooma on the 2nd floor of the home. We the host was a very kind and gracious and provided ua with hot tea and cookies in the afternoon and juice in the morning. Even though there were other guests on the same floor, the room was quiet and we were able to sleep peacefully. There are many things to see and do within walking distance.
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 288 week(s) ago
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This guest house is run by an older couple (younger than me probably.) They are wonderful hosts. Tea in the evening a nd upon arrival. Juice box the morning you leave. Very close to public transportation. But, if you take a taxi ever during your stay tell the driver it is very near where all the tour buses park. From airport take airport shuttle bus to Kyoto station. Then it is easiest to take bus 100 because it is an express. What googke maps doesn't explain is that it is on the opposite side of the bus terminal information desk at bus depot was very helpful. This guesthouse does have rules on late showering and the doors are locked at 10. But for the right people a great experience. They do have cats but not in guesf area. Modern showers and toilet. Beautiful garden created by man's mother.
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 310 week(s) ago
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Good location, nice couple’s home. Great location from the beautiful temple complex, just five minutes walk.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 312 week(s) ago
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It was a very nice inn close to Kiyomizu Temple.
The owner couple was very nice. My son enjoyed
spending time there and liked watching their cats.
We can see the garden which cherry blossom was blooming from our window.
Sandra
10.0
/10
Reviewed 314 week(s) ago
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Yamato is a small guest house with a garden in a quiet street close to a very interesting area.The shared bathrooms were spotless and the beds comfortable.The owners were very nice despite limited English.
No cafes or restaurants nearby but a good bus service at the bottom of the hill going to all areas of Kyoto.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago
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The guest house is only 10 mins walk to Kiyomizu Temple. They have 4 rooms and we lived in the Japanese room. The owner of this guest house is an old couple. They only can speak very limit English, but very nice. They have 2 free parking lots.
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 328 week(s) ago
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out of way to main area, small rooms, good for couple who is just there to rest for the night. shared bathroom and toilet. Managed by a very nice retired elderly couple. ;just need to follow their rules, and timings for bath and door closing time.
Nicholas
8.0
/10
Reviewed 364 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We had some difficulty with having our children with us. Basically, they wanted to charge us an extra $90 for a two day stay just because our 4 and 7 year old would be staying with us. It was mass confusion before both parties ultimately agreed to cancel the second night's accommodation. To the credit of the hotel, the bathroom was excellent, the matron of the house was kind, and the guesthouse did bring in an English speaker to help with translation. Finally, the guest house did help me get a refund on the second night by contacting Expedia for me.
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 366 week(s) ago
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It is a quiet place to stay and the host has a pretty backyard. The host family is really nice.
If you would like to take a shower at night, make sure you do that before 10 pm. Shower and Bath cannot be used after 10 pm. Also, you can hear noises from next door or the hall way. The host provide tea and some snacks everyday, which is pretty nice.
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Bruce
8.0
/10
Reviewed 366 week(s) ago
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Lovely home run by a sweet retired couple. House is in a great location near Kiyomizu Dera Temple and there are lots of great shops nearby. The couple only speak a few words of English so if you don’t speak any Japanese you may not have much to discuss with them but they have little flash cards with instructions on how to use all the facilities. Best to get there by taxi. There is a curfew of 11:00 so if you are a night owl and like to stay out past 11, this may not be the best choice for you.
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Bruce
10.0
/10
Reviewed 410 week(s) ago
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We really enjoyed the special care shown by the owner and his wife, even though neither of us possessed the best language skills. From the first showing us where to park and all the things about staying at the guest house, to having tea and treats each evening. Location is great. Just a short walk to a bus stop or walking through eastern Kyoto to all its sights. A personal place to stay.
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 431 week(s) ago
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Very nice place. The hosts are very nice. The place is very clean and comfortable. It is in the middle of Kiyomizu area- in the side ally on the right hand side of the picture below
Eric
10.0
/10
Reviewed 437 week(s) ago
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Very nice Japanese garden , excellent location
Yy
8.0
/10
Reviewed 451 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It was not the easiest to find because I arrived after dark, but the room was clean and comfortable. The hosts were kind and the best part was that it was so close to Kiyomizu dera. Unlike other temples and shrines in Kyoto, Kiyomizu dera opens at 6 am. I could go there and enjoy before the arrival of the tour buses.
Nadav
10.0
/10
Reviewed 456 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location, very friendly hospitality by the host and nice and convenient rooms. Highly recommended!
pdsieg
10.0
/10
Reviewed 459 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Steps away from the street leading up to Kiyomizudera, this little guest house offers a distinctly Japanese experience to travelers prepared for it. Tatami mats, futon, Japanese style fixtures and decor -- all are here, as well as a Western-style room or two. The result is an elegance NOT what the hotel star rating measures. This is a minimalist aesthetic: sleep on the floor? sit on a stool when you shower? tailor your schedule to the rhythms of the whole house? It's not for everyone.
The couple who run the guest house are pleasant, kind, and well-versed in running a small inn. Some Japanese language, however, would be a necessity for any guest in the case of unexpected issues!
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Mary
8.0
/10
Reviewed 467 week(s) ago
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Everything you need. 4 guest rooms with 2 toilets and 2 showers. Room that we had was spacious. Although the owners didn't speak much English we could still communicate. Nice little touches like getting green tea when we came back in each evening.
Andrea
4.0
/10
Reviewed 489 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hotel is very conveniently located, although quite a walk uphill from the nearest station - not great if carrying heavy luggage.
Owners lovely, but English very basic and communicated via pre-written cards. Welcome drink provided and hot drink every evening. Two cats on property but I like cats, so not a problem.
Biggest problem with this room was cleanliness. Not cleaned at all in 5 days was there and bedding dirty when arrived. Got bug bites from bedding. Shared toilets and sink also unclean.
One very small and uncomfortable pillow meant I had to sleep on my cardigan most nights.
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