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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 初音(はつね) in Kyoto offers a 4-star homestay experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a kitchenette. Each room includes a private bathroom, balcony with city views, and a work desk. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from a lift, luggage storage, and a ground-floor unit. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the homestay is a 15-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 44 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and excellent public transport options nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fredrik
Canada
“Kevin is a wonderful host. He was very helpful and responsive. He even gave us a ride to the train station when leaving, The room is comfortable and beautiful. The bathroom was spacious and relaxing. The location along a small stream is...” - Claire
Australia
“The property is in a great spot and a huge room for Japanese standards. Kevin is fantastic and gets back to your questions so promptly. I found this a really useful base and did lots of exploring from here.” - Alisa
Sweden
“Very nice place and excellent location on a quite street with a spring. We had a room at the first floor, and panoramic window which faced the fence and greens. It was calm and peaceful, the door locks with a code and chain from inside. The bed...” - Damian
Switzerland
“Awesome stay in Kyoto. Nice host, who answers any questions.” - Susanne
Germany
“Very nice,and the owner brought us üersonally to the station,can recommend 10 points,water,coffee and tea for free” - Michelle
New Zealand
“Hatsune Guesthouse was a fantastic place to stay during our time in Kyoto. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and Kevin was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our visit, even taking us to the station on our last morning.The location is...” - Maria
Norway
“Very nice little location in Kyoto. Next to the river with a lot of local spots to eat and enjoy! The room we got was a first floor with its own small garden which was beautiful ❤️ Kevin was also so kind as to drive us to the train station! Would...” - Amy
Australia
“Close to the Kamo river, easily walk to places from here, big room, comfortable bed, Kevin the host was great and helpful. Everything we loved” - Sarah
Australia
“This accomodation was excellent. Kevin was such a friendly and helpful host, even offered to drop us at the train station at the end of our stay. The room was very spacious, expecially for Japan and was very clean and had everything we needed. The...” - Jennifer
New Zealand
“Kevin was a very warm and accommodating host. The location along the canal was picturesque and convenient.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform 初音(はつね) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.
License number: 京都市指令保医セ第59号