"Everything here is just perfect! The shared bathroom i'd say is the highlight here."
Mary from United Kingdom
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"The hotel itself is right next door to Nishki markets which was a foodie dream."
Sandra from Australia
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"The bathrooms are modern and relaxing."
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Rooms with Shared Bathrooms
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Rooms include single, twin, and quadruple configurations, each with a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms feature showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Each guest receives one face towel and one bath towel, with additional towels provided for stays longer than two nights.
Daily Breakfast Available
A daily à la carte breakfast is served at the hotel. The property does not have onsite restaurants, but is located near dining options in the Nakagyo Ward district.
24-Hour Front Desk
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk with staff speaking English and Japanese. Services include luggage storage and elevator access. Housekeeping is available only upon request before 10:00 AM.
Central Kyoto Location
Located in Nakagyo Ward, the hotel is 500 meters from Shijo Station and 550 meters from Karasuma Station. It is within 1.3 km of Kyoto city center, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, and 0.3 km from Nishiki Market. Nearby landmarks include Kyoto International Manga Museum (1 km), Nijo Castle (2.5 km), and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (4 km).
Airport and Transportation
Itami Airport is 46 km from the property. The hotel is easily accessible via public transportation, with Gion Shijo Station and Karasuma Station within walking distance for connections throughout Kyoto.
Must-do experiences
Stroll through the Philosopher's Path, especially in cherry blossom season.
Sample Yudofu at Nanzenji Junsei near Nanzen-ji Temple for unique flavors.
Visit the lesser-known Hōsen-in temple for stunning moss gardens.
Explore Nishiki Market in the evening for local delicacies and snacks.
Attend a traditional tea ceremony at En, a hidden tea house nearby.
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Private Single Room Non-Smoking
1 person
5 m²
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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[Female Only] Private Single Room Non-Smoking
1 person
5 m²
1 Single bed
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[Female Only] Private Twin Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
7 m²
2 Single beds
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Private Twin Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
7 m²
2 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
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