Emiko-san and her family were absolutely wonderful hosts. While Kyoto is undeniably a stunning city, half of the cherished memories I’ll take from this trip are thanks to Emiko and her family’s warmth and hospitality. We stayed for two nights and deeply regretted not extending our visit. On our second night, we returned to the inn drenched from a downpour. Emiko and her mom went above and beyond, helping us wash and dry our soaked clothes, even using their personal laundry machine to ensure everything was clean and dry. They also kindly allowed us to store our luggage after checkout and even gave us a ride to the train station, making our departure seamless and stress-free. Their kindness and generosity truly set them apart. If you’re a considerate traveler seeking a welcoming and heartfelt experience, I wholeheartedly recommend staying at their inn. It’s more than just accommodation—it’s a chance to connect with truly wonderful people.

I'm so sad we only stayed here one night. The hosts were so nice and made everything feel easy while we were there. We just needed one more night in Kyoto and this place was so much better than the first place we spent most of our time. The room was small, but just what we needed. There was good tea and when we realized we had missed printing a ticket that required a hard copy they printed it for us quickly and made sure we had it right away. I loved the breakfast here. It was a nice mix of things and they let us sit in the larger room since no one was staying in it when we were there. We will for sure try to make it back to this location when we make it out to Japan again!

We had to wait longer for buses and trains in this part of town, but it didn't bother us much. I think it was worth less transit options for such a good vibe overall.

Absolutely delighted with our stay. Emiko-san is an amazing host and gave us lots of recommendations for local travel and amenities. She even helped us to the correct metro station platform for our next destination on our last day. The room was lovely and quiet, and plenty of amenities provided. The area was fab as it was well-connected for travel on public transport, but away from the tourist hotspots so it was quiet. Nearby are lots of convenience stores and a whole variety of restaurants - we tried a different place every night. We would 100% stay here again if visiting Kyoto.

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Location was great beside Shinjicho Station and within walking distance of Kyoto Station (I personally liked walking to Kyoto Station or wherever I was off to such as Kiyomizudera & Fushimi Inari!). Close by several Kyoto attractions, multiple konbinis, the river, McDonald's, etc. Emiko and her family were lovely and incredibly helpful straight from the beginning - she gave me detailed tips and advice upon check-in! Room was lovely too of course. If I ever return to Kyoto would stay again. Thank you for the stay!

Good location to explore Kyoto. Walking distance to Sanjusangendo temple and Kyoto national museum and about 30 minutes walk to Kiyomizu-dera. It is also convenient to the other area for food and activities. Plus, Emiko and her families were always being nice and helpful. Emiko also offered to give me a lift to the Kyoto station on the day of check-out. I will definitely recommend Kyo-anthu inn to my friends.

I was not used to the noise of air con but it's more about my personal sensitivity to the noise. It was better on the second night as I am kinda getting used to it.

Location is walking distance to a station and a short bus ride to Kyoto station. The rooms are clean and bigger than Tokyo's. The ground floor room 1 comes with a big onsen type bath. Each of the 4 beds are big super single (I think). The host Emiko-san and her family are friendly and accommodative. She walked us to the station to show us the way on our first day. She and her dad offered to drop the 6 of us off at kyoto station after we check out. Me and my family will return if we ever come back to Kyoto.

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I was so sad to leave this inn. Emiko (the host) is so on top of everything, so friendly, speaks perfect English. She helped us send our bags in advance to Tokyo, gave us amazing restaurant recommendations, and made us feel right at home. The room itself is incredibly comfortable and perfectly designed/optimized. We also loved the breakfast as an easy way to start our day before exploring the city. The location is in a cute neighborhood with easy subway and bus access. We loved the location. I would never stay anywhere else in Kyoto, can’t recommend enough. Thank you emiko and family!

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The hosts were very friendly and helpful and kind to our children; they made the stay feel like a family visit. We loved the big room with comfy beds and a tatami breakfast area. We also liked the onsen-style private bathroom. The breakfast was delicious and different every day. The location was in a small quiet street close to the bus- and train station, and for the people with more stamina even within walking distance of the old town and central shopping areas.

We had a wonderful stay. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, giving us useful advice on how to move around the town. Emiko speaks very good English. The hotel room looks just like in the photos posted on their website, and everything is very clean. The breakfast was fresh and slightly different each morning. The hotel is also well placed, just a few minutes walking from the bus station and the Keihan train Line (which reaches many touristic objectives in the city and up to Osaka).

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We had a wonderful time staying here in this beautiful home. Emiko and her family are warm, kind and hospitable. The accommodation exceeded our expectations, it was spacious enough for two people with a lot of luggage and the beds and pillows were incredibly comfortable. We slept so well! Emiko went above and beyond to make our stay smooth and easy. She even took us to the station on our way out, having packed all our luggage in her car! Truly a kind family and a lovely stay. Thank you!

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