Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Tofuku-ji Temple

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Lobby sitting area
Japanese Room up to 2 guests (Non-Smoking) | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Japanese Room up to 2 guests (Non-Smoking) | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Japanese Room up to 4 guests (Non-Smoking) | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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56 Kamigoryo-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8017
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese Room up to 2 guests (Non-Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese Room up to 4 guests (Non-Smoking)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Minami Ward within a short walk of Tofuku-ji Temple, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Kyoto Tower. This 13-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kujo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和食さと - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪THE LOWER EAST NINE HOSTEL (LE9) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉弘 八条口店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪伝説の串とテール煮 様様 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Tofuku-ji Temple
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a TV in a common area.
15-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include washers/dryers and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to go stay out late must check-in first.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 2000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 2000.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins
Sparkling Dolphins
Station Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto
Station Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto
Station Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto Hostel
Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Hostel
Sparkling Dolphins Inn
Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto
Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
OYO Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Kyoto
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Guesthouse
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

This guesthouse is situated in Minami Ward within a short 2-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 16 minutes on foot from Kyoto Tower. You'll also find Fushimi Inari Shrine and Yasaka Shrine within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Is a spa located at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Spa services at the guesthouse include massages.

Does Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto have a casino at the property?

No, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include in-room massages, a down comforter, and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto.

Does Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

What is the closest airport to Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

The closest major airport to Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.4 mi away (47 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto.

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Israel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They give you a picture and the rooms are clean. The reception area is very messy and really messy s bit a lobby. The staff is friendly. The elevator is very small. It’s a bit loud as all rooms are facing the street. It’s somewhat convenient as it’s 10 mins walk to Kyoto station. Not a lot of places to eat around it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of a walk from the station, but it was nice to stay in a japanese style room in Kyoto. Space to open luggage is a bit limited since we had 6 large luggage, but overall enjoyed the stay. Rooms were cleaned everyday day and amenities resupplied. Host was super friendly and helpful even though I couldn't communicate well in Japanese.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay! The staff were friendly, rooms clean and very quiet. It was also in a great location, just a few minutes walk to Kyoto station and steps to the nearest bus and subway stations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

May Ying Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I don’t think it’s good value. The hotel has no lobby for guests to even sit to put shoes on and space at the hotel entrance is very cramped, narrow and crowded for even one person to walk through with any baggage. Owner only offered one tea bag a day for a two persons room. I will not consider coming back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Owners feel like your friends

Great room. Super nice owners. Very clean and reasonable rate. If you sleep "warm," ask for a blanket because the comforters can make you sweat. Also, the location is very close to the Kyoto Station, but not too close. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing host and hostess, they go above and beyond for guests. They helped us made reservation and even stand in the cold outside to help us get a taxi. Clean and convenient place. 5 minutes walk from subway station. You can store your luggage at the common area after check out. Such a wonderful place to stay and for sure will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chontelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Fantastic little ryokan off the main tourist strips (definitely a good thing). Not a mass of restaurants around but some great little fins if you get out and explore. 10 mins walk to Kyoto station and 5 mins walk to subway. Bus stop 2 mins walk. Amazing service and lovely tatami ensure rooms. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new remodel. So awesome you got to stay here. So close to Kyoto station. Nice and kind owner operator
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sui ki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

不錯的經歷

店主雖然話少但是樂於幫助, 還為我們拍照留念, 超棒的! 旅店位置也很方便, 外面就有汽車到清水寺。距離京都車站也不遠, 一路上都有便利店, 還有兩間有名的燒肉店
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

hei yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

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チェックアウトが楽でよかった
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

funato

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素泊まりには最適

部屋がきれいで、寝具等も清潔感があります。安くて泊まるだけならとてもオススメです。コンビニ、京都駅も近くて便利です。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

YASUHIRO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019