Kyoto Bed and Breakfast
B & B Juno, Kyoto Japan
B & B Juno ((for photos click here)) was originally built in circa 1927 as the traditonal home and study center for a Japanese chess master; later it was the home for a Shinto shrine priest and his family. We have preserved the historical and traditional elements of this old house/compound and converted it into a small, luxurious bed & breakfast.
B & B Juno is just west of the Silver Pavilion/Path of Philosophy area, the heart Kyoto's most popular cultural/tourist zone. B & B Juno is also convenient for access to the Golden Pavilion (20 min. by bus), Arashiyama (40 min. by bus and train), the Gion geisha district (20 min. by bus) & the city's downtown core (20 min. by bus). Kyoto JR Kyoto Station (the city's main train station) is 30 min. away by bus.
B & B Juno is located in a traditional Japanese neighborhood within a wall-enclosed compound, facing the lushly forested north side of Mount Yoshida (200 meters east of Kyoto University's 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. NOTE: we also offer FREE high-speed wireless internet access throughout the house.
Location
The house is a 30-40 min. bus ride from JR Kyoto Station (25 min. by taxi; Yen 2,200). We are a 10-min. walk from the world-famous Path of Philosophy and Ginkaku-ji Temple (The Silver Pavilion). Mount Yoshida (Yoshidayama), a beautiful, largely forest-covered walking area directly south of the B & B, is home to well-preserved traditional neighborhoods, and Shinnyodo Temple and Kurodani Temple.
Area Advantages
Despite our quiet neighborhood location, main bus routes, all kinds of great restaurants, bicycle rental, international ATMs, a 24-hr convenience store, are just minutes from the front door.
The Rooms
We have three private, traditionally decorated rooms on the second floor of our old Japanese house. The rooms all have tatami mats on the floor. For your comfort our traditional futon beds are outfitted with an additional top mattress that shapes to your body and provides extra padding. All of the rooms are private, bright and comfortable.
Facilities & priveledges
We have a free high-speed wireless network in the house. Facilities are shared and include: a small refridgerator, a coffee/tea making area, a Western-style toilet and sink on the second floor where the guest rooms are (three rooms), and, on the 1st floor of the house, a changing room and large shower area. There is a small laundry mat a 3-min walk from the house. We have no curfew. You will have your own key, so you can come and go as you like!
Great Value: Yen 5,000/night/person including breakfast for double/twin accommodation; Yen 7,500 for single accommodation.
We provide you with clean bedding, towels and a generous Western breakfast (Brazilian espresso coffee, fruit and yogurt, bagels, eggs). WE ALSO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF VEGETARIANS!!! The nightly rate* at B & B Juno also includes: 1) your own copy of the detailed and highly useful Kyoto Visitor's Guide; 2)a city bus map(in English); 3) lots of local recommendations and tips on what to do and see, and how to get the best out of your time in Kyoto.
Notes
0) B & B Juno is a family home. We have an 8-year-old daughter. 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.
Reservations
We ONLY accept reservations by email. If we can not accommodate you, we will provide you with other interesting options. For a relaxing stay in the Old Capital, choose B & B Juno. Reservation enquiries (bandbjuno AT gmail DOT com)