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初音(はつね) provides rooms in Kyoto near Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. This 4-star homestay offers an elevator and luggage storage space. The property is a 15-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple, and within 1.2 miles of the city center. All air-conditioned units include a fully equipped kitchenette, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. Every room has a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms include a balcony and some have city views. At the homestay, every unit has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the homestay include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station, and Kyoto Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 27 miles from 初音(はつね).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


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Room Type
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yishi
    Canada Canada
    excellent location. room was clean. owner was very nice and helpful.
  • Thoai
    United States of America United States of America
    The place is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to Gion and Nishiki Market. It's also near bus stops and subway stations which makes it convenient to visit other attractions in Kyoto. The room was very...
  • Evgeny
    Austria Austria
    Kevin as a host was the highlight of this hotel. The rooms were great, clean and new-looking. The location was perfect for evening walks and generally just getting around. Overall, this hotel made our stay in Kyoto as amazing as we could have...
  • Vincent
    United States of America United States of America
    The host Kevin was very friendly and very communicative. He provided suggestions for things to do in the area. You could reach him through WhatsApp at any time. He provides free water and washing powder for laundry. He even offered to drive us to...
  • Olivia
    United States of America United States of America
    Had a lovely long stay in Kyoto at Hatsune. Kevin, the host, was incredibly helpful, kind and spoke English fluently. Even before I arrived, he communicated with me when I had questions, and I was able to have a package delivered to the guesthouse...
  • Krisna
    Indonesia Indonesia
    This Guest House is very good and clean, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay. The bathroom is exceptional. Its central location in Kyoto makes it easy to visit the city's attractions. Kevin, the host, is also very welcoming. I...
  • Jesse
    United States of America United States of America
    The owner (Kevin) was simply great with communicating to us for our stay. This little guest house was very clean and nice. It is located one station from Gion and is also close to some cool spots right where it is. The room had enough space and...
  • Yolunda
    United States of America United States of America
    Centrally located in a quiet street, small and comfortable, with the most wonderful cedar bathtub to soak in after a long day of walking! Kevin was a joy to run into on a daily basis with a genuine smile; super helpful, with recommendations for...
  • Jerry
    United States of America United States of America
    Kevin was an incredibly gracious host and was so kind and generous to us during our trip! He was truly the best part of our stay. The neighborhood is also excellent, as it was quiet and walkable at night, as well as near many activities such as...
  • Filip
    Germany Germany
    Kevin did an extraordinary job by helping and informing us about our first time in Kyoto. He speaks English and helped us to find some cultural events around the city and which sights are worth seeing or not. In the end he drove us even to the...

Area info

Amenities of 初音(はつね)
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules
初音(はつね) takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform 初音(はつね) 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第59号

FAQs about 初音(はつね)

  • 初音(はつね) is 1 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at 初音(はつね) is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at 初音(はつね) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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