January 2018: Please note Tour Club has closed down. Please see Best Kyoto Hotels and Guesthouses for hand-picked places to stay in the same budget category
Kyoto’s best budget guesthouse just a stone’s throw from Kyoto Station. It’s a great place to meet other to meet other travelers.

Operated by the same genial fellow who runs Budget Inn, Tour Club is the perfect guesthouse for budget travelers. It’s only 10 minutes’ walk from Kyoto Station and it’s close to some interesting attractions, like Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple. Tour Club has a mix of dorm rooms and private rooms, all of which are well maintained. The private rooms have en suite bathrooms.

Like its counterpart, the Budget Inn, one of the real draws here is the friendly English-speaking staff and the chance to meet other travellers (there’s a comfortable Japanese-style common area), as well as everything you need while on the road: laundry facilities, free wifi and a couple of computer terminals in the lobby. Tour Club is highly recommended.
English address:
362 Momiji-cho, Higashinakasuji, Shomen-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
下京区東中筋通正面下ル紅葉町362
Price:
Cheap
Internet: wifi and LAN cable access
Non-smoking rooms:
Yes
Nearest Transport:
10min walk from JR Kyoto Station Karasuma central gate
Telephone: 353-6968
Website:
Check Availability And Pricing for Tour Club at Booking.com

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Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
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- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
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- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help