Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma

Hotels
9.7 (192 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Matsubaradori Muromachi Higashiiru Tamatsushimacho 304 , Kyoto , jp

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Massage services
Kid meals
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cozy and spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Location requires walking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.95
Mentioned cleaning issues regarding trash collection and bathtub cleanliness.
Service
10
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.92
Convenient location with some walking required, generally positive sentiments.
Room Quality
9.96
Rooms were described as cozy, spacious, and beautifully designed.
Amenities
9.91
Wide range of thoughtful amenities provided, enhancing guest experience.
Value for Money
9.94
Guests feel the hotel offers good value for the quality experienced.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast only available on request, limited information provided.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment reflects a highly positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:38

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma is just a stone's throw away from major attractions such as TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kyoto Station. The hotel's proximity to the city centre and key transport hubs makes it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city with ease.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can expect a comfortable stay in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. The addition of a coffee machine, microwave, and desk ensures that guests have everything they need for a relaxing and convenient stay.

Convenient Services
With 24-hour room service and a dedicated front desk, Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of its guests. The availability of free toiletries, a bidet, and slippers in the private bathrooms adds an extra touch of luxury to the overall experience.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Kyoto getaway.

Important information:

Please note that visitors are not permitted to access guest rooms.An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for ¥3,000 per person per stay when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 192 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.95
Service: 10
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.96
Amenities: 9.91
Value for Money: 9.94
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Amy family_with_children au
9
Enjoyable and quiet
Pros:

Lovely small new boutique hotel with traditional touches.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Rust family_with_children us
9
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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Nuo couple cn
10
Marvelous!
Pros:

easy transportation connections to everywhere; friendly staff; room is cozy, spacious and comfortable with dedicated facilities; - in a nutshell, it well worth the money paid!

Cons:

The trash is not collected everyday and it seems that I need to clean the bathtub during my stay. Maybe that’s what it is but I would expect a notice in advance. Anyway the hiccups won’t impact my full score for the wonderful family-style hotel!

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Silvia couple it
10
2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Teo couple sg
10
Pros:

Spacious, hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Helped to plan a surprise as well and made bookings to restaurants.

We also had a washing machine and they provided many amenities like detergent coffee bath salts tea.

Cons:

Location requires some additional walking but convenient nonetheless.

2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Roope couple fi
9
2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Bea extended_group us
10
hotel fit with the laid back vibe and cultural and traditional connectedness that is Kyoto
Pros:

Very cozy family run establishment. Beautifully designed rooms with eco consciousness. Ceramic bathtubs. Staff were a delight. Wonderful quiet walking neighborhood.

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Léonard family_with_children fr
10
Comme à la maison
Pros:

Nous étions venus il y a deux ans. En rêvant à Kyoto, nous tenions à revenir dans cet hôtel. Si nous devons revenir au Japon une troisième fois, nous reviendrons forcément ici. Tout est exceptionnel. Les gérants sont si agréables. L’endroit est au calme. Les chambres sont spacieuses. La décoration est soignée et réfléchie. Nous nous sentons comme à la maison.

2025-11-27 via Nuitee
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MONIKA couple fr
9
2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple es
10
Fantàstic allotjament, còmode i decorat amb molta cura, perfecte per explorar kyoto
Pros:

Habitació espaiosa i còmode, amb una decoració exquisita, i tots els detalls per fer l'estada còmode i especial. El personal molt atent, va estar pendent de totes les nostres necessitats, i ens va ajudar en tot el que vam necessitar.

Cons:

tot va ser perfecte

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Eric couple us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, friendliness of the staff

Cons:

Non

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Oana family_with_children ro
9
A welcoming stay with excellent service
Pros:

Tanakawa Kyoto Karasuma hotel offered a wonderful stay with its clean, comfortable rooms and warm, welcoming staff. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the service is consistently excellent. A great choice for exploring Kyoto lifestyle. The Sake testing and pairing free experience was quite delightful.

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
couple ca
9
Wonderful respite in a beautifully designed space with doting staff and many pleasant touches.
Pros:

Staff was super friendly, welcoming and accommodating. There were little perks we appreciated, like fresh coffee beans and a pour-over system with the kitchenette, free bluetooth speaker, portable wifi device to take throughout the city, and Japanese bath salts for the luxurious tub.

Cons:

Not the fault of Tanakaya, but there was construction happening outdoors, so having the window open during the daytime wasn't comfortable because of the noise. This was a small thing, and not a big deal at all.

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Frédéric couple fr
8
Personnel très attentif, ryokan très calme
Pros:

Pas de petit dej sauf sur commande

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Alistair couple gb
10
You should stay here
Pros:

We had an amazing time at this hotel (the best of our entire trip)

The staff were exceptionally welcoming and kind, nothing was too much trouble, the room was superb, quiet, clean and suited us perfectly.

The little touches (like bath salts) and even a sake tasting were incredible.

Seriously I can't rate them high enough. Exceptional

Cons:

Nothing,

2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Anne-charlotte couple fr
10
Charmant hôtel très bien placé
Pros:

Chambre cosy, beaucoup de charme, calme, excellent emplacement

Cons:

Rien

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
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Rosana couple us
9
Perfect place for Kyoto !
Pros:

Hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. Place is very clean. The free wifi device to take along during the stay is a plus !!!. Coffee beans and tea is left in the room every day. Cookies on the first day. The room we picked had a washing machine which is nice while traveling for a long time. Overall it was a wonderful pick as it is peaceful and quiet inside while Kyoto is overcrowded with tourists.

Cons:

A heating element in the bathroom would make it more comfortable while showering or taking a bath.
The traditional bathtub is nice as you are able to soak your body but if you are tall 5'10"+ (which most Japanese are not), the bathtub is too small. a few inches bigger tub would have fit in the space.
There is an electric cooktop in the room (also a microwave and fridge) but no idea what that is for as there are no pots or pans in the room. There aren't even spoons or bowls in the room although the description says kitchenware. We wanted to have some yogurt and granola before starting our days (as we left around 5:30-6 am) to try to beat the crowds. We asked for spoons/bowls and although they gave us some spoons they didn't have any bowls and told us we could buy them at the convenience store.

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Gerard couple fr
10
Un petit hôtel sympa
Pros:

Idéalement situé
Pas loin du métro
Pas loin du marché
Choix du couchage lit ou futon

Cons:

Rien

2025-11-12 via Nuitee