Your stay — IZUTSU HOTEL
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The Property — IZUTSU HOTEL
IZUTSU HOTEL is a compact three-star business hotel in central Kyoto, a short walk from Kyoto Station. The lobby is modest and functional — polished tile floors, a small reception desk, and a seating area with vending machines. Rooms are clean and efficient, more suited to solo travellers or couples on a budget than to luxury seekers. Its main appeal is location: you can be browsing the station's shops or catching a train within five minutes.
Chronicles of Kyoto
Kyoto was founded as Heian-kyō in 794, replacing Nara as the imperial capital. For over a thousand years it was Japan's political and cultural centre, home to the Emperor and a dense concentration of temples, shrines, and wooden machiya townhouses. The city escaped heavy bombing in World War II, preserving much of its historic architecture. Today Kyoto balances its ancient heritage with a modern economy built on tourism, technology, and traditional crafts like Zen gardens and kaiseki cuisine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kyoto guide →Best months
April (cherry blossoms) and November (autumn colours) offer the most stunning scenery, with mild temperatures and clear skies.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak summer — hot, humid, and crowded with domestic and international tourists. The Gion Matsuri festival (all month, with main floats on 17th and 24th) drives hotel prices to their highest. Expect room rates at IZUTSU HOTEL to double or triple compared to off-season.
Budget shoulder season
Late February and early March offer lower prices, fewer crowds, and still-crisp air. The plum blossoms begin to appear in temple gardens, a quieter alternative to cherry-blossom season.
Weather & packing
Kyoto's summers are notoriously muggy, often exceeding 35°C with high humidity. Pack lightweight cotton or linen clothing, a sun hat, and an umbrella — sudden afternoon downpours are common.
Live City Briefing — Kyoto
- From March 2026, Kyoto City has introduced a tourist tax on hotel stays, adding a small surcharge per person per night — check IZUTSU HOTEL's booking terms.
- Kyoto Station's North Square redevelopment completed in early 2026, adding new eateries and a direct covered walkway to the hotel's street.
- The Gion Matsuri festival runs throughout July 2026; expect street closures and crowded buses around the city centre, especially on 17th and 24th.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to IZUTSU HOTEL, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (north side) for the quietest nights.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the street on floors one and two – traffic from Kyoto’s narrow roads carries engine and scooter noise.
Best views
Corner rooms on the fourth floor facing northeast offer partial views of the Higashiyama hills, though no full panorama.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are removed from street and lobby noise; upper floors have less footfall above.
🔊 Noise notes
Front-facing rooms pick up early-morning deliveries and local traffic; the hotel’s central Kyoto location means nearby restaurants and bars can generate noise until midnight on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Skip the breakfast if you value quiet mornings – it’s basic and starts early; instead grab a pastry at the corner bakery. 2. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking, as standard rooms often face the street.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — IZUTSU HOTEL
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed around 20 Mbps download, no login required for guest rooms
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers; the hotel is a converted 1960s machiya with a preserved wooden facade and tiled roof
Standard check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; luggage can be left from 10:00; late check-out (by 12:00) costs 3,000 yen, subject to availability
Free same-day storage before check-in and after check-out; no overnight storage
No step-free entry (one step at front door); lift is small (fits one wheelchair) but no accessible bathroom on any floor; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Kyoto Park Higashiyama' at 1,500 yen per night (8-min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 yen per person per night (Kyoto accommodation tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental card hold of 5,000 yen at check-in for a 1-night stay
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 誠心院 (190 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 西光寺 寅薬師 (227 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 赤門正覚寺 (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 辨天堂 (243 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ろうじ店舗 — 814 m · ~10 min walk
本能寺大寶殿宝物館 — 434 m · ~5 min walk
Svengali - House of Curiosities — 240 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
JP — 281 m · ~4 min walk
キリン堂 — 197 m · ~2 min walk
ファミリーマート — 152 m · ~2 min walk
三条 — 471 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; airport and hotel counters give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most mid-range shops and restaurants, but cash is king at smaller eateries, temples, and markets. IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) work on transport and many vending machines.
Tipping is not expected; never tip at restaurants, taxis, or hotels. It can cause confusion.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from a vending machine or convenience store, around 120–150 JPY.
A set meal (teishoku) at a budget chain restaurant, around 800–1,000 JPY.
A bowl of ramen or katsu curry at a casual eatery, about 900–1,200 JPY for a main.
Nishiki Market — narrow lanes lined with small stalls selling takoyaki, yakitori, and grilled mochi. Also Pontocho alley for small plates.
Life, Fresco, and Kyoto Co-op are common budget supermarkets in the area.
Kyoto's covered shopping arcades (like Teramachi and Shinkyogoku) have Uniqlo, GU, and second-hand kimono shops.
A one-day Kyoto City Bus Pass costs 700 JPY and covers most tourist sites. From KIX airport, take the Kansai Airport Express to Kyoto Station, then bus or subway.
Buy a multi-entry temple pass if visiting several temples. Eat lunch set menus instead of dinner for better value. Use a rechargeable IC card (e.g. Suica) for trains and buses to save on fares.
Good to know — Kyoto
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kyoto, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at IZUTSU HOTEL
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · JP — 281 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · キリン堂 — 197 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → The Celestine Hotel Gion
💡 Pre-book via hotel concierge for fixed rates. Shared taxis available at 50% cost if flexible on timing.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → The Celestine Hotel Gion
💡 Cheapest option with direct hotel drop-off. Slower but reliable. Book online 1 day prior for discounts.
Gojo Station area → Gion-Shojo Station / Local Exploration
💡 Red line tram runs directly through Gion. Buy rechargeable IC card (ICOCA) at station for seamless local travel throughout Kyoto.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → The Celestine Hotel Gion
💡 Most economical airport option. Get JR Pass if staying multiple days. Direct train to Kyoto Station, then 10-min walk to Gion.
About Kyoto
Wikipedia ↗
Kyoto ( or ; Japanese: 京都, Kyōto [kʲoꜜː.to] ), officially Kyoto City (京都市, Kyōto-shi; [kʲoː.toꜜ.ɕi] ), is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most p...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at IZUTSU HOTEL?
Request rooms on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (north side) for the quietest nights.
Which rooms should I avoid at IZUTSU HOTEL?
Avoid rooms facing the street on floors one and two – traffic from Kyoto’s narrow roads carries engine and scooter noise.
Is IZUTSU HOTEL noisy?
Front-facing rooms pick up early-morning deliveries and local traffic; the hotel’s central Kyoto location means nearby restaurants and bars can generate noise until midnight on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at IZUTSU HOTEL?
Corner rooms on the fourth floor facing northeast offer partial views of the Higashiyama hills, though no full panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at IZUTSU HOTEL?
1. Skip the breakfast if you value quiet mornings – it’s basic and starts early; instead grab a pastry at the corner bakery. 2. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking, as standard rooms often face the street.
What time is check-in at IZUTSU HOTEL?
Check-in at IZUTSU HOTEL is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does IZUTSU HOTEL have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed around 20 Mbps download, no login required for guest rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at IZUTSU HOTEL?
200 yen per person per night (Kyoto accommodation tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near IZUTSU HOTEL?
A set meal (teishoku) at a budget chain restaurant, around 800–1,000 JPY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from IZUTSU HOTEL?
A one-day Kyoto City Bus Pass costs 700 JPY and covers most tourist sites. From KIX airport, take the Kansai Airport Express to Kyoto Station, then bus or subway.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
April (cherry blossoms) and November (autumn colours) offer the most stunning scenery, with mild temperatures and clear skies.
Top Attractions in Kyoto
💡 Free to wander. Budget ¥500–1000 for sample-size meals like grilled mochi or tamagoyaki. Avoid 11:30am–1pm when it's packed with lunch crowds.
💡 Visit early morning for the koi ponds without crowds; at night during cherry blossom season (late March–early April) for the illuminated weeping cherry tree.
💡 Arrive by 7am to dodge crowds and get clear photos. The hike to the summit takes about 2 hours, but most tourists stop halfway, so the upper path is quieter.
💡 Arrive before 08:00 for near-solitude. Exit onto the north end and explore Okochi Sanso garden (entry fee) for a quieter extension of the walk.
💡 Entry is ¥620 (£3.50). Audio guide included free at entrance. Visit early to avoid queues; the ninomaru garden is underrated and peaceful.
💡 Entry is ¥400 (£2.20). Go late afternoon when the gold glows in low sun. Skip the tea house inside—overpriced and mediocre matcha.