Ratings based on 50 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.7 Service & staff
4.8 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Kind owner and comfortable structure
Posted 7 Apr 2024 on HotelsOwner gave me a ride from and to the train station. Gave me a good recommendation of many good places around kyoto. I am considering revisiting this inn later.
Comment from Hotel Management
22 May 2024 by Sonoe & Hiro, Hotel Management
Thank you for staying with us.Looking forward to seeing you again in Nagaokakyo!
by A verified traveler
Posted 30 Mar 2024 on Hotels
We decided to book this hotel because it had a lot of positive reviews and we could get a nice 32m2 room for half of the price of what we could get in Kyoto (Gion\ Higashiyama area) during the cherry blossom season. The hotel is only a 5 mins walk from Nagaokakyo station , which is a 20/25 mins train ride to Kyoto Kawaramchi station and 11 minutes ride to Kyoto station. It is based in a Japanese residential area with very little tourism. However, if you do not mind travelling a little, this is a really convenient place to visit both Kyoto and Osaka. We also had a great time venturing in a couple of Izakayas around the hotel. Staff did not speak English, but they really made an effort to make sure we had a great experience and amazing food.
The owners speak perfect English and are lovely, helpful and they will try to accommodate any type of requests you may have.
I would definitely recommend this place if you do not mind staying outside of Kyoto or Osaka city center.
Comment from Hotel Management
22 May 2024 by Sonoe, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for staying with us! Please come back again to Nagaokakyo!We look to seeing you soon!
by A verified traveler from West Hollywood
Posted 24 Nov 2023
Such a cozy place to stay on our trip to Kyoto, the beds were comfortable and the staff (Sonoe and Hiro) were so kind. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Oct 2023
A bit outside of Kyoto but very worth the slight extra work to get here. It is only a 20 minute train ride to Kyoto Station. We have relatives in Kyoto and have stayed here on three trips over the last 7 years. The rooms with multiple beds and futon are spacious and bright, with lots of storage, electrical/charging outlets, fun tatami sitting/work area, kitchenette, dual bathroom sinks, and roomy shower. Great for family groups staying together. The self-serve laundry is a bonus for light travelers. The Japanese style furo (bath) onsite is fun and relaxing (small extra charge). We have had the privilege of being hosted by the founders who are fluent in English and understand the finer points of the hospitality industry. Unparalleled attention to detail and service!
Nagaokakyo itself has some nice sites, activities and events. The inn is close to convenience stores and local restaurants, as well. We are a well traveled family all over the world---one of the best experiences by far for lodging!
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Oct 2023 by Sonoe & Hiro, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for staying with us. We are very happy to see you all & Oba-chan after Corona attack!We truly look forward to seeing you again in not too distant future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Sep 2023
Extremely accommodating and friendly.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Oct 2023 by Sonoe&Hiro, Hotel Management
Thank you for staying with us.We look forward to seeing you again !!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Apr 2023
Dont write reviews often but this was a great stay. Owners are so personable and very detailed oriented. This level of hospitality was refreshing and enjoyed 2 peaceful nights. Highly recommend!
Comment from Hotel Management
17 Apr 2023 by Sonoe&Hiro, Hotel Management
Hi Chris san,Thank you for your review and we are glad your stay with us was enjoyable.Wish you all the best and look forward to hosting you in due course.With best regards,Sonoe and HiroKyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Apr 2019
It's beyond words for telling our satisfaction of the Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo. Perhaps this is the best Inn we ever visited during our numerous tours around the world. Hiro and Sonoe are such a pair of wonderful hosts who look after at every details of our visit, from picking us up at the train station and dropping us off every time we went out. The place is super clean and well organized. All the little decors are carefully chosen and give us a sense of refreshing. Sonde's direction for our day trips are so accurate and precise that we never get lost in such a big city. I have to emphasis that their breakfast are extraordinary, no matter if it's continental or Japanese. Everybody should try this when staying there. Although the house is over 100 years old, but it has been carefully redesigned and renovated to meet the highest quality as a 5 stars hotel. Hiro and Sonoe speak very good English, so there's no communication problem like other places in Japan. Our stay was just too short, so we already made plans to return to this gem in Nagaokokyo and stay longer this time to enjoy this quint little town.
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Mar 2019 on Hotels
The host couple can speak fluent English, and they are sincere and very caring to the guests to every details.
The guest inn is modern and in very good condition. A lift is even installed to be convenient for guests with heavy luggages.
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Apr 2019 by Sonoe, Hotel Management
Thank you for staying with us. Please come back again in not too distant future. We look forward to seeing you atanin in Nagaokakyo!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from QLD, Australia
Posted 1 Apr 2018 on Wotif
Super comfortable and great quiet location. The hosts were very accommodating and friendly and had great English so there were no problems with communication. Would stay again!
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Apr 2018 by Sonoe, Hotel Management
Thank you for staying with us. Please come back again to Nagaokayo! Look forward to seeing you again!
by MASAHIRO
A hotel I would NOT like to recommend others.
Posted 16 Jul 2017 on HotelsI found a wonderful petit hotel, which has only 4 guest rooms and is hosted by Owner, his wife and son. Their hospitality is the best I has stayed in a while. You can have an experience with Japanese Tea Ceremony on request. When the ceremony room is not occupied, you can lie down on clean Tatami mats and read your favorite books or nap for a while.
Personally, the hotel location is very convenient for business. There are several manufacturing company HQs nearby. And you can access Suntory Beer Plant via walk and Yamazaki Wisky Distillery by taxi.
