Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma

Friendly hosts, nice common dining area, spacious yet compact, very new, nice eateries on the main street, lovely tub to soak in with bath salts provided.

Something to note and not a complaint. Laundry is a distance away because our room wasn't equipped washer or dryer. Traditional blinds do not block out sunlight well so an eye mask would be good for those who like to sleep in.

After a huge day with the kids at Universal Studios Osaka and the subsequent trip from Osaka to Kyoto, I was feeling pretty tired when arriving at the hotel, as was the rest of the family. But from the moment we stepped inside, I felt looked after beyond belief from host Yoo ki ko. From the beautiful linen, towels, the amazing cleanliness and all the little extras like bath salts for a soak in the bath, it went well beyond my expectations. No other way to make a mum happier than the ability to have a soak in a proper Japanese style bath with beautiful salts after a big day. The hosts were amazing, went above and beyond to help in any way possible. and even helped us in the planning of our day trips. We had an early flight home and not only did they help book our taxi but made sure we were up early to not miss it and waved us goodbye at the front door. I have travelled the world and stayed in many hotels. This one was by far one of the most memorable. Would highly recommend.

Our stay at Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma was a very special experience, the room was beautiful and allowed us to experience a functional Japanese living and sleeping room, this parallel to very comfortable beds. Besides the very positive reviews and the looks, we selected this hotel because vegan breakfast and dinner were offered; we had reserved one dinner and breakfast for every day, all the meals were served in our room in the Japanese living; it is not easy to put in words how delicious and delicate the meals were, we can just add a couple of pictures to show the presentation, and tell that these were one of our best vegan experiences in years. the team at the hotel was more than helpful, explaining every detail of the meal elements and offering good advice about vegan dinner options and sightseeing in the area. We can recommend staying at Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma without any reservations; in a future stay in Kyoto, we will come back for sure to repeat the nice experience and to enjoy the vegan meal.

First of all, the room was spotless clean, and I have high standards. It is designed in Japanese style, very authentic and beautiful. The bathroom is stocked with a high quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The location is very good, too. There is a Family Mart store right around the corner- it's a two minute walk from the hotel. We bought water, ice-cream, snacks and breakfast essentials there. We used the washing machine twice, and it was very helpful, as the weather was hot and humid during our stay. We used the rack provided by the hotel to dry our clothes. Overall, we are very happy with our stay at Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma. And highly recommend it!

We stayed at Tanakaya Kyoto Karasuma for several nights and used it as a base to visit Osaka and Nara as well. It’s location is great for exploring Kyoto and its surroundings. The four-person superior tatami room is beautifully decorated, very clean, and comfortable. We also enjoyed taking a bath in the tub in the evening. All in all we had a very relaxing stay and everyone at the hotel was exceptionally kind and helpful! Thank you!

Beautiful room and much larger than expected. We enjoyed our room and even spent our mornings drinking the available coffee provided. It’s in a quiet area which we preferred, the hotel staff were very kind and helpful. They provided all the information on amenities, maps of Kyoto, recommendations around the area, and helpful with any questions we have. It was a wonderful stay.

We would have loved a smart tv available for the room.

This is a beautiful small hotel, it was absolutely perfect for our 4 night stay in Kyoto. The hotel decor is elegant and stylish, and the staff provide exceptional service. Our room was beautiful, spacious, clean, and comfortable. It was a pleasure to return at the end of a busy day to rest in the calm surroundings. The location is also excellent. It's an easy walk to the subway, Kyoto Station and into the city centre. Lots of places to eat nearby. Highly recommended.

We liked everything.

The staff is amazing and tried the very best to make us feeling home. The room was nice and clean, and it comes with a lot of little perks like tea, futon, tatami area, super good bathroom products. We also experienced the breakfast and the dinner in the room and has been a beautiful experience. And the day of the check out, they also gave us advice about the next city in our itinerary. So, love the idea of coming back the next time we will be in Kyoto!

Everything was perfect :)

The staff was very helpful from day 1. Checking in daily with us on our plan and guided us how to navigate towards the area. On the last night of my stay, On the day of my gal's birthday, I have requested for a birthday surprise for my gal, despite my last minute request, they managed to get a cake for us and arranged to send it to the room as SURPRISE for my gal with party popper!!! Excellent service ♥️

The facilities were amazing. The bath salts, and tea ceremony were just incredible. This was one of our favorite accomodation spots in our month in Japan. We spent 2 nights here. The bath was heavenly. We loved the traditional rooms. The kids slept in futons on a grass mat and it was so lovely. The owners made the kids origami on arrival, and organised an origami lesson, which my kids loved. We were able to borrow umbrella when it rained, and the owners helped us organise a tour guide. Lovely accomodation.

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