Published date: March 10, 2025
Convenient and Affordable Stay Just Steps from Shijo and Karasuma Stations
Room Type Stayed
Standard Single
1 guest(s)
275 ~
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Experience of the stay
A convenient location just a short distance from the city subway Shijo Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station, making it easy to move north-south and east-west.
Affordable as well, the facility is clean. True to Kyoto style, there is a small garden laid out with white sand that can be seen from the lobby on the 1st floor.
The rooms are simple yet adequately equipped. I worked at night, and Wi-Fi was reliable without any problems.
Additionally, there’s a convenience store just three doors down from the hotel, which is another convenient factor.
Experiences during the trip
I had a packed itinerary for the day. Here’s the chronological breakdown:
1. Morning
I took a bus from Kyoto Station to Ginkaku-ji and enjoyed an easy hike up to Daimonji-yama (instead of Ginkaku-ji). The view of Kyoto City from the "Dai" fire altar was beautiful.
2. Afternoon
From March 5 to 9, Kyoto is hosting "HafH Travel Week," and I participated in one of the events called "Let’s Spread the Excitement of Travel! HafH Travel Story Practical Workshop." I learned various tips on creating stories, and the venue, "Umekoji Potel Kyoto," had a delightful atmosphere, so I plan to utilize it next time (it’s a HafH partner facility, of course).
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3. Evening
I moved to the foot of Mount Hiei and visited the shop "Roku," where I had been wanting to go for a while. I had a pleasant time enjoying wholesome meals made with abundant mountain ingredients while chatting with a couple who enjoy mountain climbing.
4. Night
I enjoyed tea at a Starbucks near the hotel with some travel companions who happened to be in Kyoto at the same time. It’s always enjoyable to talk with fellow travelers who have a light-footed spirit, plenty of topics, and a positive mindset.
After that, I returned to the hotel to work, but I planned to move to Shiga early the next morning, and it was very convenient to travel to Kyoto Station (just two subway stations away).