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TANAKA-ya

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Japanese Room With Three Futon | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
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Japanese Room With Two Futon | Free WiFi
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Room With Three Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
5-352-8 Miyagawa-suji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0801

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 8 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪紬屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ろじうさぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪尽膳口福 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪こま屋 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪路地 との本 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

TANAKA-ya

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, TANAKA-ya provides amenities like babysitting. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at TANAKA-ya feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in after 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in after 9 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

TANAKA-ya
TANAKA-ya House
TANAKA-ya House Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse
TANAKA ya
TANAKA-ya Kyoto
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse
TANAKA-ya Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is TANAKA-ya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TANAKA-ya?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at TANAKA-ya?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at TANAKA-ya?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is TANAKA-ya located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kenninji Temple, Kawaramachi Street, and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Gion-shijo Station is 8 minutes.

TANAKA-ya Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 45 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy, Omaha, NE

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite room in our two weeks in Japan. Kyoto was our last stop before coming back to the States, and we were exhausted. Our hostess greeted us with cool tea (it was VERY hot at this time, so this was wonderful), and showed us a map of the area. The area itself is gorgeous. If you're looking for the old Japan, here it is. Walking down the narrow alley was just too cool. My husband was worried that he wouldn't sleep well on the futon, but we were very comfortable for both nights. On our second night, our hostess brought us some seasonal fruit. Our view was nothing, and the hallway wasn't air-conditioned, but I have nothing but VERY pleasant memories of our stay in Kyoto. We are planning on returning to Kyoto after I finish my next degree, and we are probably going to be back in Tanaka-ya.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the nicest place we stayed. The owner is lovely, the area is amazing, and the rooms are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a more traditional style, very affordable and an excellent location! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tamie is a lovely person and very kind. The check-in hours are a bit limited, but this is because of the nature of this ryokan (traditional style house). The walls are thin so you have to be careful not to be noisy and disrupt your neighbours. There's also one bathroom and shower that gets shared with others. It's not inconvenient and is a nice experience of a traditional Japanese house. The hotel is located in Gion, where you'll regularly see geisha going to work so keep your eyes open around dusk!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The tatami room, the futon, my gracious hostess in her kimono, made me feel I was experiencing Kyoto as I wouldn’t have if I’d stayed in a generic hotel room. The location is amazing - I could easily walk or take the subway using a combination of the assistance of the Tourist Information personnel in the nearby subway station, and Google maps on my phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three night stay in Kyoto
Really nice little Ryokan in a great area of Kyoto. Perfectly located, easy walk to metro and main shopping area. The Keihan line serves some of the main sights. Its a bit tricky to find at first but from Kyoto statation take: JR Nara Line to Tofukuji. Change to Keihan metro (note: if you have a JRPass, press the button at the gate and show it to the webcam) from Tofukuji to Gion-shijo . At Gion-shijo follow the signs to Ebisu shrine. This will take you to street level via very long corridor. When you get to the street turn right, then right again. This is a nice street to walk along to see Geishas, about 3/4 down (some way past the small painted Geisha statue) take the first left when you reach vending machines on the right, (there is a small little torii gate on the wall at kerb height), then right at the bottom. Tanaka-ya is located on the left. You can only see the sign from one direction. The lady is really friendly showed us a map of the area and good sights to see. She also left a little box of fruit for us. You do have to be quiet, but not too bad just more respectful than chain hotels. The shower is shared, I could only find 1 but it isn't "communal" as such. Its just one at a time with a lockable door. There were 2 toilets which wasn't an issue. The room was comfortable and warm/aircon. It also had a good WiFi connection. It felt homely and she welcomed you in to her home. If I went back to Kyoto I would stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariana, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelent. Comfortable, convenient and with great hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is in the Gion District. Very close to the station but far enough to provide a quiet bedtime. Traditional Ryokan house. The owner resides on the first floor. Community bathroom is also on the first floor. It is clean and minimal toiletries are provided. Steep climb to second and third level. Each level has its own sink and toilet for community use. Take note that AC is only experienced in each quarter. It is not centralized ac which means the community area are very hot. Owner requested to turn off ac each time we leave our room for the day. Take note that when we were there in mid-July, Kyoto was experiencing record heat of 40C. So you can imagine the heat we had to endure while outside and when we came back, another wave of heat inside the Tanaka we had to bear and had to wait for the room to get cold since AC was turned off during daytime. Overall, this is the only "negative comment" i have of the place. Water for each guest is provided along with coffee mugs for hot/cold water from the fountain. The owner provided welcome tea and snacks and offered maps for the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
The hotel located on a famous area, easy to go to all attractions. It is an older Japanese style building with thin plaster walls and older wooden floor. It is not sound prove. Any movement will be heard by next door.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, simple ryukan
Simple but nice ryukan. Run by lovely people who gave us gifts and helped during our stay. Excellent central location. Good for geisha spotting. As this is an old property and the walls are super thin consider ear plugs if a light sleeper...and maybe an eye mask (rooms v light)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were looking for a traditional ryokan to stay in and that's exactly what we got. We stayed in the annex, in the historical geisha district. it is about a 20 minute walk to Kyoto station or a 15 minute bus ride. The bathrooms are shared with the other guests, but there was never a wait. It is a wonderful place to stay, and if we're in Kyoto again we will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice budget japanese-style rooms in Gion
Tanaka-ya is a little far away from Kyoto Station, but very close to Gion, in an area frequented by makos and geishas (we got to see them returning home, and even having dinner at a local bar). We were taken to an annex, which I confess I didn't like at first, but the kindness of the proprietors and the ease to settle in the traditional japanese room erased all of my reserves. The proprietors were very nice, had wonderful details (presenting us with fresh strawberries and chocolate) and the place was squeaky clean. Heating was adequate and the facilities were in general good. I would stay there again anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience, in excellent location.
Perfect location, with good connections to a lot of sites of interest. Also easy to reach Kyoto Station. Toilets and shower are shared, so keep that in mind if you are looking for privacy. We found everyone was respectful of the rules and kept the shared areas clean. Beds were comfortable for us, only thing is ceilings are really low. If you are a really tall person (I’m 182 cm tall), you might find it cumbersome. All in all, great value for money, and would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

setareh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!!
We loved this place! So clean and the staff were so lovely!

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend getaway in Kyoto
I received precise instructions how to get to the guesthouse which were very helpful. Then, there was a very warm welcome by the owner. The guesthouse is very cozy and a unique experience for the foreign traveler. The location is excellent to discover Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a very kind Lady who checked us in was very nice! Even gave everyone a fruit plate one day. We really enjoyed the Kyoto and this great location, clear instructions to get there from the Kyoto Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Kyoto you will love.
Tanaka-ya has a main house and a nearby annexe. We stayed in the annexe which is in a quarter populated by many geishas or trainee geishas and we often saw them when we were returning in the evening. The area has a lot of old properties which are typical Japanese homes and the Tanaka-ya is one such. So, you remove your outdoor shoes at the door and put on the slippers provided, you sleep on futons on the rush mat floor. The experience is good. Toilets, showers and washing facilities are shared with the other guests but this presented no problems. The guesthouse is provided with plenty of tea and coffee for guests to help themselves to and there is a microwave oven available. The lady and her son who run the properties were very helpful to us. On our arrival we were given a cup of tea and there were snacks in our room. One evening we came back to our room to find a note saying welcome home and there is a bowl of fruit for each of you in the refrigerator. When we checked out we were presented with gifts and the lady called a taxi for us to take us to the station. The property is easy to get to from Kyoto station by bus and is well situated for exploring Kyotos many attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, quaint ryokan experience
Tanaka-ya's ryokan was in a quiet little street, nearby to many walkable temples and places to visit. It was a great place to stay, very friendly owner, and perfect Japanese ryokan experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Jorge Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ms tamie is very helpful in assisting me fix the wrong booking dates i made. Good location. Took a taxi from kyoto station. Quiet neigjborhood. Traditional jap house. Small room like most jap rooms but would suggest extra blankets. Small but clean showers- would suggest auto-washers or bidets in toilets. Leisurely walked towards gion/kiyomizudera area. Around 10 mins walk to nishiki-commercial area via kamo-gawa river. Host gave us a bowl of fresh fruits in our last night-yummy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deanna, Kauai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional Japanese Stay
This place is perfect if you are looking for a more traditional experience. The stay is clean and the staff is excellent. We are so happy we stayed here and experienced Japanese culture. The lady working here is very sweet too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

J. Nally, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
An authentic experience in a fantastic location. Rooms are spacious and futons comfy, neighbours friendly and train station nearby. Recommend very highly for something a little different and much better than many of the dated hotels in Japan. Wonderful!