Published date: March 13, 2025
Umekoji Potel Kyoto｜A Hidden Treasure in Kyoto Accommodation!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I've never seen such a well-equipped and rich accommodation space before. It's not just about drinks and snacks, but it also includes a vinyl listening room, a complete set of hand-drip coffee equipment (which I really appreciate for providing light-roasted beans! I always find it hard to adapt to the deep-roasted coffee beans that Japanese people love every time I come to Japan), and many board games, books (mostly in Japanese), and wooden tabletop games (on the fifth floor).
Moreover, the public bath is also incredibly cute!
Experiences during the trip
Just a short walk (about 10 minutes) from the hotel, there is a charming oden shop called 'Shimabara Takomatsu.' It's super local and adorable! The daikon is incredibly delicious, and the shop owner's grandmother says it’s made using traditional charcoal over 8 hours without gas. We had several dishes plus a cup of sake for around 2,000 yen – so cheap! Just a little reminder that the seating inside is limited and it’s primarily a Japanese-speaking environment, mostly frequented by regulars!