Published date: January 12, 2025
[Many Photos] Excellent Access! Omo Trip in the Heart of Kyoto
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
The best aspect of this place is its prime location in Sanjo, which is in the heart of Kyoto, making access excellent. You won't have to worry about meals, and it's ideal for enjoying Sanjo until late at night or early in the morning!
As for omo, the rooms are cozy, and there’s no large public bath, but the compact and clean rooms provide the ‘Hoshino Quality’ for a comfortable stay.
[Room]
On the third floor, for safety, the windows only open slightly.
Though it's not open, the wooden items give a warm feeling, and the compact yet well-designed layout allows for a comfortable stay without any inconvenience.
There's also a SHARP air purifier with a humidifying function for comfort.
[Bath]
As a bath lover, I regret that there’s no large public bath, only a shower, but the water pressure was good and kept me warm even in winter.
It’s strange because even in the narrow shower room, there seemed to be careful design or ingenuity down to the details, and I didn't feel stressed at all.
[Amenities]
There’s tea, candies, and a water server on the first floor.
The lounge wear is also free, which made it easy to travel light.
When comparing to other omos, I thought it was a bit disappointing that they only had tea and candies, but the carefully selected tea and colorful candies were still quite satisfying.
[Desk Area]
There’s a spacious wooden desk with outlets available, making it good for workations. The lighting was also not an issue.
[Access]
Excellent! There are many convenience stores and drugstores nearby.
Although there are many hotels in this area, I think this location is one of the best in Sanjo!
Experiences during the trip
[Great Restaurants Near the Hotel]
1. Umezoen
A long-established Japanese sweets café.
The freshly made Mitarashi dumplings are exceptional.
2. Gochisou Yakimusubi Oinimaru
I’ve been here several times. By my visit in January 2025, dining inside the restaurant had ceased. (Previously, you could eat on the second floor.)
It's also great to take out and enjoy with tea from the hotel.
3. Karafune Coffee
I visited after 10 years. This shop is famous for its parfaits and has a huge variety to choose from.
This time, I used it for breakfast, and the morning meal was delicious!
[For Those Wanting to Charge Up]
There’s a women-only unmanned salon & gym right next to the hotel. I think it’s operated by the same company as Jankara, and it's quite spacious with a gym, esthetic, sauna, and more.
You can rent shoes and workout clothes for free, so you can go hands-free.
I’ve been several times, and although it's unmanned, it's clean and enjoyable.
This time I did light training in the gym → stretched in hot yoga → and had a refreshing morning in the sauna.