Fujitaya Kyoto
22-5 Yabunouchicho Chudoji, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto 600-8803 Kyoto Prefecture
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#3 of 240 Japanese guest houses in KyotoLocation
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4.9
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4.8
Sleep Quality
4.5
FUJITAYA is a guesthouse like your home away home in Kyoto, Japan. We are 10 min walk from JR Tambaguchi Station where is only 1 stop from JR Kyoto station. We have easy access to Kyoto city central by bus, bike and train and even go on by foot. We would be happy if you could relax and enjoy Kyoto by staying at FUJITAYA experiencing through everyday life of Kyoto, our neighbors and events which we plan weekly. We usually have parties and gatherings in terms of making good friendships among guests, e.g. a Sake tasting party, a Takoyaki making party, Sushi rolling party and other Japanese cultural events. And also, we are willing to offer you some ideas to explore in the mountain area, if you wish to enjoy a nature day-trip in countryside of Kyoto. We make your stay more enjoyable at FUJITAYA Kyoto with us.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bicycle rental
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Japanese
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22-5 Yabunouchicho Chudoji, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto 600-8803 Kyoto Prefecture
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Somewhat walkable
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I'd like to thank staff members ゆじさん、台湾さん and 可愛いさんたち for their welcome during my 5 days stay in what looked like the most stylish inn in Kyoto around my prices range and the JR Station.
Indeed, the facilities are new, modern and always clean, even though many other guests were staying there as well. Still, all the setting is traditional and feels like a classic Japanese inn with a spacious and nicely decorated lobby.
I booked the family room which was pretty big as I didn't need so much space for just myself. When booking directly with the inn, you can get a free rental bike, so the station is just 10 minutes away door to door.
The only downside was that other guests were pretty noisy; Japanese rooms are built to accomodate Japanese people and thus aren't well isolated against the noises from some other guests that acted like they had stepped into a rusty dorm.
I think I didn't heard any Japanese except from the staff and yoga teacher and pupils. Speaking of which, the staff was amazing and recommended me an izakaya that eventually was one of my best experiences in Japan.
Indeed, the facilities are new, modern and always clean, even though many other guests were staying there as well. Still, all the setting is traditional and feels like a classic Japanese inn with a spacious and nicely decorated lobby.
I booked the family room which was pretty big as I didn't need so much space for just myself. When booking directly with the inn, you can get a free rental bike, so the station is just 10 minutes away door to door.
The only downside was that other guests were pretty noisy; Japanese rooms are built to accomodate Japanese people and thus aren't well isolated against the noises from some other guests that acted like they had stepped into a rusty dorm.
I think I didn't heard any Japanese except from the staff and yoga teacher and pupils. Speaking of which, the staff was amazing and recommended me an izakaya that eventually was one of my best experiences in Japan.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from fujitayakyoto, Staff at Fujitaya Kyoto
Responded Mar 3, 2020
Dear atmadjil-san, This is Yuji. Thank you for leaving your comment about our facility and staffs. We are very happy to know how much you enjoyed our place. We'll keep our place clean and comfortable for our guests. Thank you for going to the Izakaya place which Japanese style drinking place we recommend. We look forward to welcoming you back to here in the near future. You are always welcome. Best Regards, Yuji, FUJITAYA Kyoto
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Fujitaya Kyoto provides both Japanese and Western style breakfast for free.
The room is clean and the toilets, bathrooms as well. So it's comfortable to stay here, on this price especially.
There is just one thing needed to be aware that the insulation is not so good.
Basically, my experience here is good.
The room is clean and the toilets, bathrooms as well. So it's comfortable to stay here, on this price especially.
There is just one thing needed to be aware that the insulation is not so good.
Basically, my experience here is good.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from FUJITAYA, staff at Fujitaya Kyoto
Responded Jan 22, 2020
Daer bossy26, Thank you for your staying FUJITAYA Kyoto. We are happy to know that you enjoyed our facilities. Regarding the insulation, we are sorry about that. We hope to see you again if you will come back to Kyoto next opportunity. Best regards, Nodoka, FUJITAYA BnB
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I visited Kyoto twice last year and both times i stayed at FUJITAYA!!!
Masa and Hoshi are great hosts! The rooms and showers are clean.
Even that is not very close to tourist places, the bus stop is very close and you can ride ALL DAY for 5 usd!
There are a couple of good places to eat close to FUJITAYA and a couple of mini markets too.
The place that I loved the most in FUJITAYA was the living room, it is a great place to meet people, have a couple of drinks and share experiences.
I really miss FUJITAYA, hope to back soon to my home in Kyoto!!!
Masa and Hoshi are great hosts! The rooms and showers are clean.
Even that is not very close to tourist places, the bus stop is very close and you can ride ALL DAY for 5 usd!
There are a couple of good places to eat close to FUJITAYA and a couple of mini markets too.
The place that I loved the most in FUJITAYA was the living room, it is a great place to meet people, have a couple of drinks and share experiences.
I really miss FUJITAYA, hope to back soon to my home in Kyoto!!!
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Fujitaya is a hostel with only private rooms and no dorms. Sleeping is on futons in small rooms on mat floors. Bathrooms are shared. The facilities are clean, bright and well maintained, and the staff are helpful. A simple self-service breakfast is available. The hostel has a calm location but the surrounding area is dull and rather inconvenient. It's a 25-minute walk from Kyoto station and public buses are needed to reach the main tourist sites. For reservations, the hostel's website links to Booking.com. The price that I paid seemed very high. It may be cheaper to call the hostel direct.
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Date of stay: August 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from FUJITAYA, オーナー at Fujitaya Kyoto
Responded Oct 11, 2015
Hello! Thank you for your staying! Our place is located GOJO street which is just 10 min walk from SHIJO street so our understanding is not poor place. because we are located 25 min walk to center in kyoto. also we are in residential area and very quiet and hope you sleep well. If you would like to stay like 1 min walk to GION area such a busy place Yes you should not stay our place,sorry for that. about price it is not starange price same as Booking.com and during your stay it was super summer holiday. so price was higher than normal day. this is general. it will be nice that you could check the price of other hotel before you book! easliy understand the price of situation. Thank you very much for your commnent! FUJITAYA masa
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Only reason for staying in this hostel is limited budget, Otherwise, I would suggest you could find alternative.
--the location is not good, at least 10-15 min walking to the nearest JR station. And if you're travelling with a luggage, it's very difficult to locate when arrival. it took around 1000 yen by taxi from Kyoto station. And if you're leaving on a rainy day, and it's difficult to get a taxi as well. And it's very dark after sunset, I would recommend other solo female traveler pick alternative one.
---No any cleaning service, even tissue are not providing in the room.
--- Staff only speak very very BASIC english, feel like if you speaks Japanese, maybe you'll feel them much more polite way (otherwise, I didn't feel it in that way).
--public bath, the space is very cozy, if there were a group booking from families or etc, sorry , you have to wait loooooooooooooooooog to get bath.
--the location is not good, at least 10-15 min walking to the nearest JR station. And if you're travelling with a luggage, it's very difficult to locate when arrival. it took around 1000 yen by taxi from Kyoto station. And if you're leaving on a rainy day, and it's difficult to get a taxi as well. And it's very dark after sunset, I would recommend other solo female traveler pick alternative one.
---No any cleaning service, even tissue are not providing in the room.
--- Staff only speak very very BASIC english, feel like if you speaks Japanese, maybe you'll feel them much more polite way (otherwise, I didn't feel it in that way).
--public bath, the space is very cozy, if there were a group booking from families or etc, sorry , you have to wait loooooooooooooooooog to get bath.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from fujitayakyoto, マネージャー at Fujitaya Kyoto
Responded Apr 29, 2017
Hello! Thank you for your commnent. We don't understand that your comment. our price is not much higher than hotel or Ryokan. and We think you chose us to agree to pay the amount before you came. Our location is just 1 stop from kyoto station and 10-15min walk. so easily understand if you have experience to travel other country before. it is not bad place to go anywhere. even nearest bus stop is just 3min walk. and You can go anywhere by bus in kyoto. moreover, we have renatal bicycle. it is good idea to go BIKE! and sorry for our poor English, but it was very difficult to understand your english too.. I think it was even english skill between you and us according to we are not native English speaker. we have 3 shower rooms .so no need to wait long time to get bath. Thank you very much.
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This is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in!! Everything from the facilities to the staff were just amazing. Large bedroom with super comfortable futon beds - making it hard to get up in the mornings. Great toilet and shower facilities, all sparkling clean :) Good breakfast provided to set you up for the day. Rented a bike for 3 days of my stay which was extremely good value and a great way to see Kyoto. Really comfortable common room to relax in, meet and chat with fellow world travellers and also read the information provided on Kyoto. The staff however are the definitely the icing on the cake!! They really have such a passion for what they do - the hostel, meeting people, looking after their guests and this is what sets them apart from most other hostels. I will return here again but I'm sure I will need to book this gem months in advance!! Thank You for making my stay in Kyoto a highlight of my world trip!!
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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It was my second stay at Fujitaya,Masa gave me his own room due to high season while he has to spend few nights in the living room.Thanks for the kindness lol.Great as always,I'd like to come back again in Sakura season.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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I stayed at Fujitaya by myself for 4 nights while I was attending a workshop, and it was honestly the best place I ever stayed. The location is great, Masa san and Hoshi chan was friendly and helpful. I could not wait to go "home" after the long day to relax and enjoy their company. The place was kept clean, organized and yet very cozy. I wish I could stay longer.
I can't wait to visit Fujitaya again with my family next time!
I can't wait to visit Fujitaya again with my family next time!
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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My Friend and I had a wonderful stay at Fujitaya. Masa and Hoshi were great hosts and wonderful conversation. Our stay was going to miss the normally scheduled weekend party, so they scheduled a special one for us and another pair of guests in the same predicament. The party was great and it made our trip to Kyoto even more special. I highly recommend Fujitaya.
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from HoshiKusaka, マネージャー at Fujitaya Kyoto
Responded Jan 18, 2015
Thank you very much for your staying in FUJITAYA! We remember you and the party through your comment. I think making memories together with guests is great happiness for hosts too. We are waiting your coming back in the future. Thanks a lot.
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We enjoyed very much spending a week in Kyoto and staying at Fujitaya. The right place for socializing and enjoying the japanese way of life. The staff is very helpful and friendly, any question, just ask . The right place to start a cultural program...
Looking forward to coming back soon again
Looking forward to coming back soon again
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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Dear Manchuji san
Thank you for asking.
Our check in time is until 8pm.
So please come to our guesthouse until 8pm.
And there is the direction of our guesthouse on our website.
So please visit our web site(please search 'FUJITAYA Kyoto').
Best regards
FUJITAYA Kyoto
There are two showers. Each is in its own private room with a changing area. As there are only maybe 7 or 8 guestrooms, we had no problem taking a shower when we needed to do so. The showers are very clean. You are not bathing with other guests, if that helps.
Hi! Lori. I'm Hoshi, staff member of FUJITAYA.
Thank you for asking. our hostel is placed about 20 mins by Kyoto city bus like Babs says. It's easy to go to Kyoto station, Shijo street(main street in Kyoto), Gion, temples and shrines and so on.
We have 4 family rooms which can accomodate 3-4 people. So Welcome you!! We hope we can meet in near future.
Dear, Babs. Thank you so much for kind answering! Fujitaya is supported by many guests. Arigato.
Dear aggelgaliatsatou san
Thank you for your message and sorry for late replying.
We have only private room for each group.
Nobody will share your room.
But you will share bathrooms, shower rooms, washstands with other guests.
Thank you for your understanding.
It's going to be nice if you choose our guesthouse and share great experience.
Best regards
FUJITAYA Kyoto
"I stayed in a double room by myself, so that was quite a luxury. The room was large, clean and comfortable. "Read full review
"Ask for downstairs room if you have heavy luggage :) Otherwise staff will help you if they can. "Read full review
"It would be nicer if they provide slippers in the room, since in winter the floor was very cold. "Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$34 - $64 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
JapanKinkiKyoto PrefectureKyotoShimogyo-ku
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujitaya Kyoto
Which popular attractions are close to Fujitaya Kyoto?
Nearby attractions include Nishi Honganji (0.3 miles), Nishihonganji Karamon Gate (0.3 miles), and Shimabara Wachigaiya (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Fujitaya Kyoto?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, laundry service, and self serve laundry.
What are some restaurants close to Fujitaya Kyoto?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ramen Yokozuna, Gojo, Tankuma Kitamise Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, and Miki Okonomiyaki and Teppanyaki.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fujitaya Kyoto?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fujitaya Kyoto?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Japanese.
Are there any historical sites close to Fujitaya Kyoto?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (2.4 miles), Kiyomizu-dera Temple (2.1 miles), and Sanjusangendo Temple (1.4 miles).