Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma

Hotels
9.7 (240 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Matsubaradori Muromachi Higashiiru Tamatsushimacho 304 , Kyoto , jp

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 240 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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Caitlin family_with_children us
10
Would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Location is perfect. Staff was so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room was tiny for 4 people.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Johanna couple fi
10
Pros:

Mukava hotelli hyvällä paikalla

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Charlotte Juul solo_traveller dk
10
Pros:

Great room with beautiful details and handcraft. Convenient facilities including both the small kitchen and the laundry in the room. The staff are very friendly and happy to provide recommendations. The location in perfect and quiet.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Berfin couple tr
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Erik solo_traveller hr
10
Pros:

Very nice staff. Good looking appartment, have everthing you need. Nice bed and pillowa

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Heather couple us
10
This Hotel would get an 11 if there was one to give. It was a highlight of our 3 week trip, and we stayed in other top t
Pros:

Everything about the property we loved! When one arrives, it is Shoes off right away as you slip into Hotel slippers. You step through a portal into Japanese Culture and Hospitality. Every Staff member is freindly and helpful. The entire Hotel seems to be renovated and the ambiance is serene yet inviting. There are many Lobby Spaces in which to relax, and the traditional Onsen is has both inside and outside areas, so there is lots of room for solitude. The bedding, the Yukatas, the fabulous private onsen in our bathroom are all top quality. We stayed for three nights and our room was on a corner, so very light and spacious complete with Tatami floors which are so warm and comforting to walk upon. This Hotel is not huge nor too small either. It has a Boutique Luxury appeal. Coffee in the Lobby is a nice touch. We enjoyed its proximity to the Rottenburo Park just minutes away and the walkability to everything else. They offer a complimentary shuttle to and from the bus station. Plenty of umbrellas to borrow if it rains and all other hotel amenities required for an excellent stay. There is literally nothing to fault.

Cons:

The only issue here is that they do not aspire to feed Vegetarians in their meal program, so we did not participate in the restaurant. I do not fault them for this, and realize that the level of perfection and service that is required for Japanese Cuisine is intricate and complicated. We knew this going in, so we ate our meals in other places, albeit difficult in Kusatsu with its very mountain and meat oriented cuisine.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ferdinando extended_group au
9
Excellent accomodation and friendly, staff. Would happily stay again.
Pros:

Modern, clean and comfortable apartment. Excellent, friendly, very helpful staff. Excellent shower, with continuous, good pressure hot water. Convenient to bus and train links, which made getting around Kyoto very easy. As an added bonus, free coffee provided, which is great!

Cons:

Living space in the apartment is “tight”, but then it’s probably the case for most accommodation in Japan and you’re only sleeping here anyway, so only a minor inconvenience.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Noelia couple es
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Sally couple au
10
Was a great place to stay
Pros:

Location was fabulous for us and staff were helpful

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Heather couple us
10
excellent! would stay again in a heartbeat!
Pros:

The unit has a mini kitchen and a genuine Japanese tea pot with tea cups and superb tea in the room...also coffee. We basically moved in for 5 nights and made it home. The windows open and there is a good mini split if needed. The staff were all fantastic and helped us out a lot. We loved the pajamas. We had many interesting talks with other clients in the small and friendly lobby. The location is on a quiet side street in a unique neighborhood. There is a traditional ceramic soaking tub with a shower which we enjoyed. Coffee is also in the lobby in the morning. The unit was a good size. This is a boutique hotel so if you want a version of Hilton or Marriott this is something very different, very Japanese and very special!

Cons:

The futon was a bit too hard for us...we are thin and senior. Maybe a 1 inch tempurpedic topper would be nice.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Emma couple dk
10
Et fantastisk ophold på Tanakaya. Alt var perfekt og personalet var det bedste på hele vores tur til Japan. 11/10 og
Pros:

Det hele. Fantastisk sted og fantastisk personale

Cons:

Ingenting

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Stijn solo_traveller nl
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and the room was immaculately clean.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller ch
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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McD extended_group au
10
Amazing, would recommend and stay here again
Pros:

The staff were lovely, gave us great suggestions for dinner and always greeted us with an amazing attitude. The room was a great size for the 3 of us and came with a washing machine. The beds were comfortable and good size. The property was in a very convenient location with parking nearby and walkable to most areas.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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kijung extended_group us
8
Nice little stay, wonderful English speaking staff
Pros:

Clean facility, close to a lot of hole-in-the wall restaurants that we would have missed if it wasn’t for this stay

Cons:

There is a washer in the room but no dryer

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Albert couple de
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Tolga Tarik solo_traveller ae
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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stanko smilenovski solo_traveller mk
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee