Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful facilities
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Wi-Fi issues in some areas
Minor design challenges in room storage

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Guests appreciated the cleanliness and attention to detail in the hotel rooms.
Service
9.99
Exceptional staff hospitality praised throughout; consistently attentive and caring.
Location
9.82
Perfect location for exploring Kyoto, with easy access to public transportation.
Room Quality
9.26
Rooms were described as spacious and beautifully designed, providing peak comfort.
Amenities
9.29
Open-air baths and thoughtful amenities enhance the guest experience.
Value for Money
9.25
Guests felt that the luxury and service quality offered a great value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Breakfast was highlighted as delicious, with a good variety and local ingredients.
Overall Experience
9.77
Overall, guests felt completely pampered and had an unforgettable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:41

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Stay in Kyoto

Spectacular Views and Comfortable Amenities
Indulge in the breathtaking city views from the terrace and unwind in the shared lounge at Higashiyama Shikikaboku. The air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and elegant decor ensure a comfortable stay.

Convenience and Elegance Combined
Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern conveniences such as a fridge, microwave, and kettle. The presence of a safety deposit box, bidet, and free toiletries adds a touch of luxury. Some rooms even offer stunning mountain views for a truly memorable experience.

Exceptional Service and Prime Location
With a multilingual staff available 24/7, including English and Japanese speakers, your needs are always catered to. Explore nearby attractions like Heian Shrine and Gion Shijo Station, making the most of your stay in Kyoto.

Book your stay at Higashiyama Shikikaboku for an unforgettable luxury experience in Kyoto.

Important information:

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 with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 225 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.26
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.77
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Marianne • couple • us
10
Unforgettable.
Pros:

Everything was perfect. Staff even escorted us down a dark alley to a fabulous hidden sushi restaurant they had kindly reserved two of the ten seats for us.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
10
fantastic quality place, great staff and well situated
Pros:

This hotel is an oasis of calm in Kyoto, whilst it's small the quality of the place especially for the cost is great .The staff couldn't do enough to help us and were incredibly friendly and professional. The place is only really a 15 minute walk from most places in the center of Tokyo, and a very easy walk up towards the temples on the philosopher's path

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Shahla • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

We stayed four nights at Higashiyama Shikikaboku as a family of four with two teenagers, and it was the perfect base for exploring Kyoto.

The location is ideal. Gion, the Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park and the old streets around the Yasaka Pagoda are all within walking distance, so we could set off on foot every morning and come back easily in the evening. After long days in the city, the hotel was a calm and stylish place to come home to.

The staff were warm, attentive and always ready to help. One morning we had breakfast served in our room, which was a lovely, relaxed start to the day.

But what really impressed us came after we had checked out. We had left some clothes and even drinks behind, and the hotel sent everything after us to our next stop. We didn't have to chase anything; they simply took care of it. That kind of service is rare, even in Japan.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
10
Beautiful, comfortable and brilliant staff
Pros:

So much thought and care has been put into every detail. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Our favourite of our 2 week holiday.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
10
Absolutely PERFECT
Pros:

Exceptional in every way, the welcome from the staff check in, to the attention to detail in the room.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
Beautiful space, comfortable and great location
Pros:

The property is beautiful, feels like getting into a spa

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • couple • ch
6
3 star hotel for 5 star price, it doesn't look like on the pictures
Pros:

Location was good, walkable distance to every interetsing place. Stuff was amazing and they gave amazing food recommendations!

Cons:

The hotel has very good pictures but it doesn't look like that at all in reality! I am not sure how Michelin gave them a key.
It is also not a 5 star hotel but 3 star hotel and way too expensive for what it is.
The rooms were rather dusty and they had a very strange bathroom with the toilet standing in the middle of the bathroom which made it hard to use the sink.

They have onsen on the top floor where you look into the windows of the neighbourhooding houses. So the hotel and price felt like a scam

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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David&Libby • couple • us
10
Luxury ryokan-style hotel offering comfort,high-end service and amenities in best part of Kyoto.
Pros:

Staff were very accommodating, dining area, outdoor bath was a bonus! pajamas and socks, size and shape of room were beautiful so well crafted and the amenities it offered, such as hot water kettle, refrigerator and stereo. We also loved the window treatments, the blinds and black out screen. Loved the location near historical sites and away from touristy crowds. Special bartender at night serving craft cocktails was a nice touch, such a nice person!

Cons:

The one sink area in the bathroom was small for 2 people, but we adapted! Limited breakfast menu, and no other food offering during the day but eateries nearby.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Damodaran • couple • sg
9
A warm cosy Lux stay in a quiet neighbourhood close enough to the downtown buzz.
Pros:

It was a cosy well appointed boutique hotel in a quiet area of North Higashiyama. We could walk to Gion, downtown to Kawaramachi on the left and Okazaki and the famous temples and zoo on the right of the hotel. The walks were lovely. The staff were warm and attentive to our needs. Service standards were high. Special thanks to Ogawasan for preparing us a wholesome and generous breakfast which served us well on our walks and climbs to a number of shrines on hilltops! Thank you for the conversations which we enjoyed absolutely. Till we meet again, arigatogozai masta.

Cons:

Nothing really!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ran • couple • au
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • us
10
An absolutely perfect, beautifully designed experience from start to finish!
Pros:

As much as we wish we could keep this gem a secret for ourselves, the world deserves to know about this incredible place, and Higashiyama Shikikaboku deserves to be recognized for its world-class service and accommodations. Higashiyama Skikikaboku is more than a hotel; it is a beautifully designed experience. The rooms are well-appointed and peaceful, with small touches reflecting a great attention to detail. We loved having breakfast each day in the bright downstairs dining space, drinking in the view from the rooftop at sunset, and enjoying evening soaks in the private open-air onsen after a long day of sightseeing.

It’s a gorgeous, clean, relaxing space. But what truly elevates Higashiyama Shikikaboku is the service. From check-in to check-out and every moment in-between, the staff provided us with a seamless and luxurious experience. The staff was warm and friendly and happy to answer all of our questions, curate local recommendations, and take care of details on our behalf such as calling taxis and arranging luggage forwarding. We have never been so well taken care of, and we are so grateful to every single member of the staff’s genuine care and delight in being part of our journey.

Being an LGBTQ+ couple traveling on our honeymoon, my wife and I weren’t always sure how we would be received if we disclosed our reason for traveling. I’m so glad we told Higashiyama Shikikaboku, because the staff was immediately affirming and overjoyed when they learned of the special event. They made us feel immediately comfortable and welcome from the second we walked through the doors, and were so happy to celebrate with us. They went above and beyond to give us a special and memorable stay. We had a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience as guests and will certainly be customers for life. Thank you for everything!

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Osvaldo • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Meei • couple • au
9
An exceptionally located accommodation with attentive staff.
Pros:

Spotlessly clean and in an exceptional location. Staff were always happy to help with anything.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • ru
10
Sweet and comfortable stay with accommodating and sincerely welcoming staff
Pros:

We loved the location. it was near most of the Kyoto attractions. Our family prefers to walk so it was perfect for us to explore the city from this hotel.
The staff was very accommodating and excellent at providing the restaurant recommendations.
We were absolutely delighted with the party they threw on the roof the last night of the Obon holiday.

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing to complain about. It was the best hotel we stayed in Japan

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • ru
10
Идеально расположенный отель с местным колоритом и гостеприимной командой
Pros:

Идеальное обслуживание! Нас окружили теплом и заботой во всем: от заказа ресторанов до прекрасно организованного праздника на крыше!

Cons:

Все понравилось! Но не берите 4 этаж, на 5-м банный комплекс и тихий моторчик слышно с 6 утра до 23-00.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

It was a quiet cool oasis to escape to during our summer visit to Kyoto. The staff were delightful. The facilities were traditional and refined and modern.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • us
10
Amazing stay in Kyoto. The people were the best part but everything was truly wonderful. Loved the breakfast. The loc
Pros:

Loved the location and the friendly staff. So accommodating and made our stay special. The room was beautiful and we used the onsen daily.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Dwight • family_with_children • us
10
If I'm lucky enough to return to Japan, will definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Although we only took advantage on one day, the breakfast was extensive and lovely. The location is VERY convenient. Several hundred feet from subway. Easily walkable to many important shrines, museums, restaurant areas, shopping.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Valeri • couple • ca
10
The beset service I had in any hotel I experienced, Incredible service, wonderful facility. As 5 stars as it can get
Pros:

Incredible service, wonderful facility.
As 5 stars as it can get

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • de
3
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee