B & B Juno (formerly known as Casa Carinho B and B), Kyoto

B & B Juno (formerly known as Casa Carinho B and B) is a small, luxurious bed & breakfast located near the Silver Pavilion/Path of Philosophy area, the heart Kyoto's most popular cultural/tourist zone. Our home is also convenient for access to the Golden Pavilion (20 min. by bus), Arashiyama (40 min. by bus and then train), Gion geisha district (20 min. by bus) & downtown (20 min. by bus). Kyoto JR Kyoto Station (the city's main train station) is 30-40 min. away by bus.

B & B Juno (formerly known as Casa Carinho B and B) is located in a 70-year-old, wall-enclosed Japanese compound, facing the lushly forested north side of Mount Yoshida, just east of Kyoto University. We offer friendly service, privacy, lots of space, and the chance for foreign visitors to experience the beauty and charm of traditional Japanese living. AND WE HAVE A FREE HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET IN THE HOUSE (If you do not bring your computer, there is an internet cafe minutes away).

Location

We are a 30-40 min. bus ride from JR Kyoto Station (20 min. by taxi; Yen 1,800) in what is Kyoto's most popular tourist destination zone (east side). We are located in an old traditional neighborhood a short walk from the world-famous Path of Philosophy and Ginkaku-ji Temple (The Silver Pavilion). There is a beautiful, largely forest-covered walking area next to the B & B, leading right into mysterious and always quiet Mount Yoshida (and on to the Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple culture zone). Yoshidayama is home to well-preserved traditional neighborhoods, and Shinnyodo Temple and Kurodani Temple (both perfect for sunrise or sunset walking).

Area Advantages

Main bus routes, high-speed internet cafes, post offices, and a 24-hr convenience store are just minutes away from the house! Kyoto University is around the corner, so there are all kinds of great restaurants and cafes just out the door. International, lively, relaxing Carinho cafe (open 11:00-20:00; closed Wed.), is a 2-min. walk from your room. What more could you ask for?

The Rooms

We have three private, traditionally decorated rooms on the second floor of 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 7 members, maximum)

Facilities & priveledges

WE have a free-access high-speed wireless network in the house. There is a small refridgerator, a private Western-style toilet and wash basin on the second floor. On the 1st floor of the house, we have a large, private bath/shower area. 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. Cash payment only. Singles will be charged a supplement!!!

We provide you with clean bedding, towels and a great breakfast (Brazilian espresso coffee, fruit and yogurt, bagels/eggs; Japanese-style breakfast also possible). WE ALSO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF VEGETARIANS!!! The nightly rate* at Casa Carinho 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 Juno is a family home. We have 5-year-old daughter. We welcome families and also expect our guests to respect 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 7 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 let you know in a day or two 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 Casa Carinho. Reservation enquiries (bandbjuno AT gmail DOT com)

For great, detailed tourist information on Kyoto, the Old Capital of Japan, check out The Kyoto Visitor's Guide: featuring detailed, monthly information in English