The Ookini State Guest House in central Kyoto offers a quiet escape with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy practical conveniences like free airport shuttles, dry cleaning, and in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant ふく吉 serves delicious sushi.
Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to The Ookini State Guest House. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Nijō Castle is located near The Ookini State Guest House, which provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at ふく吉, the on-site sushi bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Concierge services and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ookini State Guest House offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
2 bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 10,000 per person
A restaurant
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 30,000; reservation required
Restaurants on site
ふく吉
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner. No refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the rate plan.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Destination fee: JPY 1000 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 10000 per person
Hosted evening meal: JPY 30000
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Ookini State Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Ookini State Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Ookini State Guest House?
Check-out is at noon.
Does The Ookini State Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is The Ookini State Guest House located?
Located in Central Kyoto, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Imadegawa Station is 17 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 19 minutes.
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