Published date: June 11, 2025
What a Great Hotel Location
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I traveled to Kyoto for video shooting.
The hotel I stayed at was ibis Styles located on Shijo street.
The entrance welcomes you with a stylish, traditional Japanese aesthetic, and there was a Japanese garden at the front desk.
It is very convenient as it is near the Hankyu Karasuma station and the Subway Shijo station.
Especially convenient for accessing Gion and Arashiyama.
In addition to access, there’s a supermarket called "Life" that is open until midnight nearby, making it a great location whether you want to go out for drinks or enjoy them in the room.
I think it’s especially recommended for those who want to stay in a slightly stylish hotel but also keep costs down, or for those who are tired of sterile business hotels.
Personally, I found the sink a bit small, but it wasn't a problem for use!
I will also attach a photo of the room wear.
I have stayed in many places in Kyoto, but I think this hotel is very convenient. Please consider staying here.
Experiences during the trip
I won round-trip tickets from Tokyo to Osaka in a campaign by HafH, so I decided to extend my trip to Kyoto this time.
I visited Arashiyama, viewed the Togetsukyo Bridge and the Bamboo Grove, and enjoyed traditional Kyoto experiences such as eating Yatsuhashi and soba.
After checking out, I worked on video editing at the Starbucks in Rokkakudō until my return Shinkansen, and I also visited a very Japanese-style Matsudo that can only be found in Kyoto, and the famous Tenkaippin main store.
I visited two Starbucks, and the one near Sanjo Ohashi offers a unique riverside terrace seating called Kawafune, where you can enjoy coffee by the river.
I highly recommend going there for a break from sightseeing.