Lovely traditional Japanese house with all facilities you need. Friendly and helpful owner . Brilliant experience.

Stayed in August 2025

Very kind

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing! Stay, you wont regret the experience.

Everything! Cozy room, beautiful apartment. And Nori - the host is amazing. We made dinner here multiple times in the shared area; Nori didn't mind us cooking a whole meal. We made a few new friends from around the world just by staying here. And dinner with everyone was so fun, and we had the chance to share our own culture and food. :) If I ever come back to Kyoto, this is where you'll find me.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing bad, just be aware that you (yourself) have to carry heavy luggage up the stairs if you bring it with you and you booked the dormitory 😉

The owner of the guest house, Nori-san, is very approachable and will give good advice on what to do in and around Kyoto. Just ask him. There is also free coffee and tea and a refrigerator for your foodstuff and free lockers for your valuables. There are multiple showers and toilets, and it is clean. The location is close to the Karasuma Oike station, which will give you quick access to public transport. Also close by are the Manga Museum and Nijo Castle.

Stayed in July 2025

Not many guest when I stayed, so it could feel a bit (too) quiet sometimes, but still met some great people!

Excellent location, close to nishiki market, and other other important temples and gardens ( i recommend especially the Imperial Palace and gardens ) Great host and beautiful home with everything needed. He also explains on a map some locations you can visit!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

We had a wonderful time at Guest House Hitsujian! Everything about this place was great! The host was super friendly and helpful, the room and common areas were clean and convenient, the location was great. It was giving traditional Japanese vibes.

Stayed in May 2025

Nah

Thanks to Nori for helping me deal with some unexpected problems. One night, it felt like all the guests in the guesthouse were relaxing and chatting around the kotatsu. And I’m also happy that the people I met last time are still doing well in Kyoto. I’ll come back next time if I get the chance!

Stayed in May 2025

owner is very nice and explains a lot about Kyoto, also there is free tea and coffee and the "living room" is very nice to hangout and look at the garden.

Stayed in May 2025

Honestly, I don’t have any complaints.

Good location, not too far from the metro. The attentive host genuinely cares not only about the guests’ comfort in the hotel but also about helping them have the best possible experience in Kyoto. I had a unique room with its own small Japanese garden, which made for a very pleasant immersion into Japanese culture. Everything was very clean, neat, and clearly maintained with great care and love.

Stayed in April 2025

The manager was so nice - laid down a map and taught me kyoto. Will definitely be back. The most homelike stay ive had

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely peaceful space with good amenities and a fantastic host with really helpful knowledge of the area. Location was very good.

Stayed in April 2025

The owner, Nori, was so generous and accomodating, giving us great recommendations.

Stayed in April 2025

It is a nice traditional Japanese house, with great amenities. We are not used to sleeping on a floor, so it was a bit strange for us. Also the house was a bit cold and difficult heat, but we managed to get comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

Location could be better. Yes, you are right in the center of Kyoto but that basically means close to almost nothing specific and also few streets away from nearest transports, so be prepared to walk a bit, but that's what you'll do in Japan anyway :D

The place is old traditional Japanese house and feels very authentic. The staff is super nice and willing to help you with anything. You have non-stop access to the kitchen and mutual space, which was really nice and generally atmosphere even with other guests is calm and nice.

Stayed in March 2025

Some form of basic included breakfast would’ve been nice but was still excellent value for money without.

Lovely little place- really relaxed atmosphere yet sociable with a nice common area. Felt really homely and Nori was such a great host to help with anything you need and give recommendations.

Stayed in March 2025

The unheated bathrooms were a little chilly since I visited in February, but the heated toilets helped to alleviate that.

Hitsujian was one of my favorite places to stay during my trip. You can get to know your host and other travelers much better, which is part of why I prefer smaller and more personal guesthouses like this to large hostel facilities. The host here was extremely helpful whenever I needed to ask for it and went above and beyond. The guest house is also very close to Nijo Castle and train lines to carry you west or south for sightseeing, so it has a great central location.

Stayed in February 2025

When I come back to Kyoto, I will be checking this guesthouse for availability first! I booked the private double room and it was perfect! The futons were clean and comfortable. I also felt like I had enough space to stretch out and relax - which is welcome after being in hostels for most of my travels. This is a perfect place for solo or couples. The shared space is great to start conversations and make friends. There is laundry on premises. The washer takes 30 minutes, however, the dryer takes quite a bit of time (2 hours!). The host was absolutely wonderful. He showed me a map of things to do in Kyoto, and even when I said I wanted to avoid the crowds, like Kiyomizu-dera, he encouraged me by simply saying, "First time in Kyoto. No choice!" So, of course I went in the morning, and surprisingly, it was nice and peaceful. So, if you are going to Kyoto, and it will be your first time, stay at Guest House Hitsujan. No choice!

Stayed in February 2025

A bit cold while going to the shower room or bathroom in winter.

Many things at ready and free to use, like kitchen and towels, made it practical. Had a good time making friends and talking with the owner.

Stayed in February 2025

The price compared to services offered by "traditional" hotels in the area that offer many more amenities was not so good. Our "private" room was not very sound insulated from the shared rooms next door.

Great location for everything we wanted to do in Kyoto. Host was very nice and responsive on the app. Loved the little balcony in our room. If you are looking for a traditional tatami style sleep, this is a great spot.

Stayed in February 2025

Nah

It’s in a quiet alley with convenient transportation. The room is clean and comfy, with a laundry machine and a kitchen. Nori and Tamayo are super friendly and offered me valuable advice and trip recommendations. Even though I am not a very talkative person, I enjoyed chatting with others around the kotatsu.

Stayed in November 2024

very welcoming staff amazing rooms and great common space

Stayed in January 2025

The warmth of the host and the friendly atmosphere of the guesthouse. The beauty of traditional Japanese housing. The neighborhood is very quiet, sweet and very central.

Stayed in January 2025

The traditional house has a thin door,but it's ok, i can sleep

The host very nice ，he provide us the route i'd like to go

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Everything was just perfect! Very nice owner, clean and comfortable place, an in a great location.

Stayed in December 2024