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Oyama Guest House Kyoto

2.0 star property
Riverfront guesthouse in Kyoto, connected to a shopping center

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property amenity
Exterior
City view from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Offsite parking available
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room (201)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Family Room (207) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room (207)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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The price is $180
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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About the neighborhood

Map
31-7 Miyanogo-cho, Kamikatsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 615-8227

What's nearby

  • Katsura Imperial Villa - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Arashiyama Onsen - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Togetsukyo Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive
  • Kami-Katsura Station - 2 min walk
  • Katsura Station - 20 min walk
  • Matsuo Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪丸源ラーメン 桂店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪コムギノキラメキ〈小麦〉 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ステーキガスト - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪天壇桂五条店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪肉料理 UNO ウーノ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Oyama Guest House Kyoto

Oyama Guest House Kyoto features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Shijo Street and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free offsite parking within 328 ft; reservations required

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
A fee applies for the use of shower facilities.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10 PM and 11:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Oyama Guest House
Oyama Guest House Hostel
Oyama Guest House Hostel Kyoto
Oyama Guest House Kyoto
Oyama Kyoto
Oyama Guest House Kyoto Guesthouse
Oyama Guest House Guesthouse
Oyama Guest House Kyoto Kyoto
Oyama Guest House Kyoto Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Oyama Guest House Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Oyama Guest House Kyoto?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oyama Guest House Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Oyama Guest House Kyoto like?
Oyama Guest House Kyoto is located by the river in Nishikyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Kami-Katsura Station and 18 minutes' walk from Suzumushi-dera Temple.

Oyama Guest House Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Oyama-San is very sweet. The Hostel is family run and feels like home. Ms Oyama upgraded our room to make sure that all 6 of us we comfortable.
Kristina, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

5-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We like its closeness to the sites we wanted to see.
Piula, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t do it.
Couldn’t arrange late check-in despite the booking saying late access available until midnight and we called ahead. They cancelled our booking without letting us know and refused a refund. They then wanted us to pay an additional 300,000 yen if we wanted to stay. Last minute did noting to assist and now we are stranded without accom and 210,000 yen out of pocket. Obviously avoid.
2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oyama is wonderful hostess
Oyama was wonderful! She went out of her way to make us feel at home. I highly recommend staying here!
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient for KamiKatsura
All good. Basic & Cheap- no frills. I cannot complain:)
B, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome guest house!!!
We booked for two nights but ended up staying 4 nights instead. What a little gem! Best place to stay. Free hot showers, cooking facilities, super friendly and helpful hosts, rooftop terrace, washing/drying machines. Fantastic guest house! :)
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Scam hotel/guest house
Worst experience EVER in all my extensive travels. No heat; aggressive unfriendly landlady who promised to cancel reservation and didn't; run down shabby looking house and interior; neighborhood the same; very difficult to find. Unfriendly money-hungry Landlady charges for EVERYTHING including items small and not listed as requiring payment, felt like I was being scammed (and have spent lots of previous time in Japan). EVERY other place I have stayed in Japan has been wonderful and helpful. STAY AWAY!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent stat
Wonderful owner, gave us a ride to a nearby restaurant and negotiated a discount. 6 bed bunk room was clean. Great location near train station
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Too many hidden fees
Arrive late, there is a fee. For the air conditioning, there is a fee for that. Want to borrow a bike, there is a fee. Planned a Kay minute trip with my cousin which is why I had to choose this place as it was the only one remaining that is affordable. Will never stay there again. The next hostel that I know in Tokyo is Utano Youth Hostel.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hostel style hotel
I don't understand why the other reviewers would give this hotel a low rating. It's really basic, really clean and the staff was really friendly. It is far from the center of town. We paid around $25 USD to get there in a cab. There is a train line close, but it requires a lot of transfers to get there.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Warm and friendly, but not for me.
Nice place, but not for me. Great location, lady who's owns it is wonderful. I think it would be better for a group of travellers instead of a solo person.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hostel
Clean and abundant facilities, quiet and spacious living area easy to access and brilliant staff
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst Experience Ever
We booked the hotel for 4 nights but due to an emergency, had to stay at Nagano for the first night. We couldn't email or call as we didn't have a phone line or wifi and there was no cancellation or changes that can be made for this booking anyway so we thought we'd be okay just to stay for the rest of the 3 nights. When we arrived, the unpleasant owner asked us why we didn't inform her and then didn't allow us to check in unless we paid her another 7700 yen which we refused. Communication was difficult as she couldn't speak English very well and she said since we didn't give a notice, we will have to pay a penalty. We are already paying for 4 nights although we're only staying for 3 and she wanted to charge us more! Then she said she'll call Expedia and let them speak to us but she stayed on the phone with Expedia for at least 15 minutes, speaking in Japanese and at the end, she just chidingly told us we should inform her beforehand or our booking would be cancelled and then said we're lucky because the room is still available. We then checked in only to find out we were the only two people staying there and all that fuss was an unnecessary means to cheat us of our money. Also, the description for this guesthouse says "free wifi and showers" but showers aren't free. You have to pay 100 yens for 10 minutes and even electricity is calculated. I've stayed at many backpackers places even cheaper and none were as stingy and calculative as this one. Really soured our experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bike to take the romantic train at Saga Arashiyama
We are family stayed 1 night on Saturday to spend our weekend here. Good wide room for us 5 persons (3adults2kids), near a train station but not main line, you have to connect many times. Car parking (for 2 cars only) and shower and bicycle for rent not include in hotel fee. The owner very good service mind like stay at your own house.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice backpacker style hotel.
Stayed 8 nights. Nice and quiet backpacker in a convient area to visit Kyoto and surrounding. Kitchen available to cook. One thing I didn't like is you have to pay 100 yen to use the shower. Otherwise it is a great place, very clean and quiet. I will defenitly stay there again.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Hotel Staff was very helpful Also Very helpful with maps and directions and always willing to help with any need. They even ordered a pizza for me late at night. Good Staff
Verified Travelocity guest review

2/10 Poor

Poor service
It's not resonable price. Owner charges everything such as using a shower room, even using a airconditioning.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good Location
Most of things is not bad. The electricity is charged extra.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

good for students
The address in the website is wrong. Call them to get the correct address before going. The owner was very nice. It is not a hotel. Just a guest house. Have that in mind.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

It's all about expectations
The guesthouse is in a quiet neighborhood, relatively far from central Kyoto, but around the corner from a train station that provides easy access to wonderful but ultra-touristy Arashiyama (¥150 on the train) and downtown (¥210 on the train). There's also a 7-Eleven and a post office (for ATM access) around the corner. We found that it was actually more convenient to get to some major sites, like Kinkakuji (The Temple of the Golden Pavilion), from here than from central Kyoto. And Arashiyama, though heaving with tourists, is close by and full of delights. The guesthouse was fairly quiet on weeknights, louder on weekend nights. Thin walls and doors, and a hall light that goes on and shines into the room every time someone goes to the toilet in the night. We were in Kyoto during the peak of the the fall color, and the Oyama Guesthouse was one of the few places still available. From the negative reviews, we were expecting a worse experience than we actually had. It's all about expectations. If you're expecting every comfort and convenience, book elsewhere. If you want a basic place to stay while you have your adventure in Kyoto, this place will probably be just fine.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

dishonest behavior - would not recommend
After staying for 3 days, we asked to stay an additional night. She quoted us 2000 yen more than our previous nights "because it's Friday." We looked online, and our very room was available for the original, lower price! I told her it was too expensive and that we were leaving, and she immediately offered the original lower price. I consider this dishonest behavior. The location isn't great, so you'll end up paying a lot for transportation. The shower and per-kilowatt electricity charges seem excessive and weren't advertised on the listing. I would not stay here again.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beyond Expectations!
Booked this last minute as the only place with a continuous 3-night stay. I wasn't expecting much but I was happily impressed. The owner was really nice, we were the only ones to come in that day and her staff took care of us. We got a 4 bunk bedroom just for the price of two beds. It was very clean and tidy, washer machine worked wonderfully and they even have a dryer or you can use the balcony in your room or hang lines on the open roof for your clothes. We rented bicycles which were really convenient to go to Arashiyama area and the metro stop is only a block away. It is relatively far from downtown but not too bad. A nice and quiet neighborhood.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Too Expensive
The beds were hard, but that's typical in Japan. We visited in Spring and the house was chilly. Can't be certain of the temp, but the butter was hard and we often wore our fleece jackets inside. The showers were hot and cost $1 for 10 min. There were 3 washers and 2 big dryers for laundry. They're located on the rooftop terrace (3rd floor, be warned the stairs are steep). The kitchen was great and the bathrooms were nice and had washlet toilets typical in Japan. The house was a ~20 min taxi ride (~$25) from the Kyoto train station. From the hotel it's only a 2 min walk to the subway with a convenience store along the way that had staples like bread, butter, eggs, milk. Also, a grocery store was a 5-10 minute walk away. FYI: The hotel is near Arashiyama in Kyoto. An hour after arriving the owner informed us that our already over-priced room was going to cost more (A LOT MORE), because she was going to charge for the 3 yr old and infant, even though they require no extra bedding. We have traveled the world and never had that happen and it soured our stay. Aside from overcharging us, the owner was very nice and helpful. She offered to drive us to the grocery store, helped us buy subway passes, etc.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review