Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei is a pleasant ryokan-style hotel (hotel-style ryokan?) in central Kyoto, not far south of downtown. If you want Japanese style at budget hotel rates, give Urushitei a close look.
Urushitei exterior
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei At A Glance
- Great for: budget travelers, solo travelers, couples, families
- Strong points: good location, Japanese style, very low rates, concierge service
- Sample rates: from US$70 to $150 per night
Urushitei guest room
There are plenty of cheap budget hotels in Kyoto, but few have any real Kyoto style. Urushitei is an attempt to solve this problem. This budget ryokan is aimed squarely at foreign travelers and they do a good job at what they set out to do: provide a relatively authentic experience at a rate affordable to most travelers.
Urushitei lobby restaurant
Rooms have tatami mat flooring with raised beds, but futons are also available and work well for those traveling with children.
Best of all, Urushitei is just a short walk south of downtown, so it makes a good base for exploring Kyoto.
Name in English:
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei
Name in Japanese:
京町家旅館さくら・うるし邸
English address:
425 Kichimonji-cho, Yanaginobamba-dori-Takatsuji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 600-8069
Japanese address:
〒600-8069 京都市下京区柳馬場通高辻下ル吉文字町425
Price range: budget
Nearest Transport:
7 minutes’ walk from Shijo Station (exit 5) of Subway Karasuma Line or Karasuma Station of Hankyu Kyoto Line
Telephone: 81-75-343-0003
Website: kyoto-ryokan-sakura.com/urushi/
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Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei is located in Central Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in Central Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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