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Host.a Umekoji Akari

3.0 star property
Vacation home with kitchenette, near Shijo Street

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

Sleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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53, Sujaku Urahatacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8844
  • Place, Umekoji Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Railway Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward within a mile (2 km) of Shijo Street, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Kiyomizu Temple. The 3-star vacation home includes a kitchenette, a private yard, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Umekoji Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Railway Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • To-ji Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Toji Station - 3 min drive
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 6 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪鉄道カフェ TA-TA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪レストラン・休憩所 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ナシ20形食堂車 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪拳ラーメン - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Host.a Umekoji Akari

Vacation home with kitchenette, near Shijo Street
This vacation home features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and the bathroom offers a jetted tub, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a private yard, and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Host.a Umekoji Akari House Kyoto
Host.a Umekoji Akari House
Host.a Umekoji Akari Kyoto
Host.a Umekoji Akari Kyoto
Host.a Umekoji Akari Private vacation home
Host.a Umekoji Akari Private vacation home Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at this vacation home?

This vacation home offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Railway Museum and Umekoji Park. You'll also find Shijo Street and Kyoto Tower within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Host.a Umekoji Akari good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a jetted bathtub, a kitchenette, and premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at Host.a Umekoji Akari?

No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 21.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Host.a Umekoji Akari?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Host.a Umekoji Akari.

Reviews

Host.a Umekoji Akari Reviews

8.0

Very Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Masahiko

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
価格と風情が大変満足でした。 清掃もしっかりされてました。 古い建物ですので、二階の足音などは気になりましたが、満足です。 家族連れの旅行でしたので、夕食の場所に少し困りました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ri

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
玄関にゴミが落ちていたり、部屋の隅には埃が溜まっていた。髪の毛もところどころ落ちていた。加湿空気清浄機もあるが、内部が掃除されておらず使える状態ではなかった。お箸も洗ったのか?って思える状態のものもあった。日本人には気になるところがたくさんあったが広さやネットフリックスを自由に見られる所は良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018