B & B Keiko (part of the B & B Juno network)
B & B Keiko is a small, nicely-decorated bed & breakfast located near the Silver Pavilion/Path of Philosophy area, the heart of Kyoto's most popular cultural/tourist zone. Major bus stops are seconds from the front door! Our home is convenient for access to Kiyomizu Temple (15 min. by bus), Golden Pavilion (20 min. by bus), Arashiyama (40 min. by bus and then train), Gion geisha district (10 min. by bus) & downtown (20 min. by bus). Kyoto JR Kyoto Station (the city's main train station) is 30 min. away by bus. Reservation enquiries (bbkeiko AT gmail DOT com).
B & B Keiko is an 80-year-old, Japanese-style house, set on a narrow (no-car) lane, about 150 meters northwest of Kyoto University (northwestern edge of the main campus). We offer friendly service, privacy, lots of space, and the chance for foreign visitors to experience the beauty and charm of traditional Japanese living. FREE HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET in the house (If you don't bring your computer, there is an internet cafe about 10 minutes away by bus).
Location
We are a 30 min. bus ride from JR Kyoto Station (20 min. by taxi; Yen 1,800) in what is Kyoto's most popular tourist destination zone (Path of Philosophy district; east side). The house is set in an old traditional neighborhood of narrow lanes that is both intimate and very quiet.
Area Advantages
Main bus routes, 24-hour convenience store, public sento bath (of course we have a shower in the house), post office, and a 24-hr convenience store (iwth international ATM machine) are just minutes away from the house on foot! Kyoto University is around the corner, so there are all kinds of great restaurants and cafes just out the door. What more could you ask for?
The Rooms
We have two private, traditionally decorated rooms in our old traditional Japanese house. The rooms are traditional tatami mat rooms (we do not have any beds, only futon mattresses: comfortable Japanese style). The rooms are private, bright and comfortable. We can comfortably and easily accommodate families or small groups (up to 5 members, maximum)
Facilities & priviledges
We have a free-access high-speed wireless network in the house. There is a small laundrymat a 3-min walk from the house. We have no curfew. You will have your own key, so come and go as you like!
Great Value: Yen 5,000/night/person including breakfast, etc.. Singles will be charged a supplement!!! Reservation enquiries (bbkeiko AT gmail DOT com).
We provide you with clean bedding, towels and a great breakfast (Brazilian espresso coffee, fruit and yogurt, eggs). WE ALSO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF VEGETARIANS!!! The nightly rate* at B & B Keiko includes: 1) your own copy of the detailed and highly useful Kyoto Visitor's Guide (which has been publishing tourist information about Kyoto in English for 17 years); 2) simple instructions on how to use the bus and find good, inexpensive, real-Japanese restaurants (and the internet cafe) minutes from the front door.
Notes
0) B & B Keiko is a family home. We have a 6-year-old daughter. We welcome families in our home. 1) WE DO NOT HAVE ANY DORMITORY STYLE ACCOMMODATION: which means NO ROOM SHARING with other guests not in your group. 2) We can comfortably handle families or small groups of friends (up to 5 people maximum!). 3) We have no curfew: you get your own key and come and go as you like. 4) We are unable to handle credit cards (cash only, YEN, $, etc.).
Reservations
We ONLY accept reservations by email. Tell us what dates you are interested in and we will immediately let you if we can accommodate you. If we can not, we will send you some other interesting options. For a relaxing stay in the Old Capital choose B & B Keiko. Reservation enquiries (bbkeiko AT gmail DOT com)