We were travel weary after our flight from New Zealand to Tokyo and then the Shinkasen to Kyoto and though we were early for check-in the innkeepers gave us early access to our room. They also dried and folded our laundry for us while they were washing their own linen and these sort of kind, personal touches really distinguish a... more

I found the location very handy. Of course the room was small but this is to be expected. Hotel was clean. nice breakfast included and staff was helpful. Some spoke better English that others. I was one of only a few non Japanese there. Close to the big market and the staff directed me to a street/alley with lots of... more