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Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Name: Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa
Address: Higashiyama-ku Tsutsumicho 507, Kyoto, JP

★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended

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📍Higashiyama-ku Tsutsumicho 507 · Kyoto ↗

📞+815020187885·Official site ↗

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysAll 30 facilities +

Review

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Located in Kyoto (Higashiyama), Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi. This guesthouse is 1. 1 mi (1. 7 km) from Nishiki Market and 1. 3 mi (2. 2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple. This smoke-free guesthouse was built in 2018. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 79 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praised the excellent location, spacious rooms, and in-unit laundry facilities. Main complaints involved poor soundproofing from upstairs noise, limited storage space, and occasional unattended reception.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.4

Rooms9.3

Service9.3

Cleanliness9.2

Value9.1

Facilities9.1

Surroundings9.0

Wi-Fi8.4

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Spacious rooms/Washer · Helpful staff · Quiet location with convenient transport

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Limited storage · Malfunctioning appliances · No breakfast/common area

KEYIdeal for families valuing location and laundry. Noise-sensitive guests should be cautious; bring extra storage.

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Room types · 7

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RoomSuperior Suite

Superior Suite

2 × Double bed52 ㎡up to 12

Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also is comprised of 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, an electric kettle and a carpeted floor. The unit offers 5 beds.

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Two-Bedroom Suite

2 × Single bed / 1 × Sofa bed45 ㎡up to 9

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes a kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 5 beds.

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Comfort Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Sofa bed33 ㎡up to 6

The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The quadruple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Comfort Quarter Room

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Sofa bed33 ㎡up to 6

2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds355 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishwareSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Washer/dryer, single sofa bed, and safeComfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Studio Apartment

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Sofa bed24 ㎡up to 5

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of a kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

2 × Double bed23 ㎡up to 6

The twin room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The twin room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 4

The twin room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The twin room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, an electric kettle as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds.

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Gion Maruyama

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355m

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Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

Superior Suite

Two-Bedroom Suite

Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quarter Room

Studio Apartment

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Standard Twin Room

Facilities · 30

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