What makes it 76% Couple-Friendly: Rooms include deep soaking shower-tub combos, free WiFi, and non-smoking floors; the hotel is a short walk to Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market for evening dates, offering a comfortable if simple base.
Shijō Station: 110m (2 min walk)
Karasuma subway line for central Kyoto and Kyoto Station.
Karasuma Station: 280m (4 min walk)
Hankyu Kyoto Line for regional rail connections.
Nishiki Market: 610m (8 min walk)
Covered street market offering Kyoto’s local foods and snacks.
Tip: Try grilled mochi and fresh pickles at different stalls.
Pontocho Alley: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Narrow lantern-lit lane along the Kamo River filled with restaurants and bars.
Tip: Visit after dusk to see the traditional lanterns glow.
Gion Corner: 1.5 km (6 mins drive)
Showcase of traditional Japanese arts including tea ceremony and dance.
Tip: Book tickets in advance to secure front-row seats.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary wireless internet in all guest rooms and public areas.
Luggage storage:
Store bags at no charge before check-in or after check-out.
24-hour front desk:
Staff available around the clock for inquiries and assistance.
Buffet breakfast:
Japanese and Western buffet served 6:30–10:00 for JPY1,400 per adult.
Laundry service:
On-site coin laundry and detergent available for a fee.
In-room pay movies:
Video-on-demand entertainment available at extra charge.
Public areas are step-free with elevator access to every floor; guest wheelchairs are provided.

notsleptwell 1
Thank you Fresa Inn Team. Ive been to Jimbocho Tokyo and this was amazing. But this one i much much better. Service Team is so friendly and nice. Breakfast was good. Rooms are Big enough and very Clean!
Goot
Excellent Sotetsu location, modern building that's got everything you'd expect from the hotel chain. Highly recommended and the staff were very helpful, some spoke English which is highly appreciated. Would happily stay here again, thank you.
Cristina Andries
I stayed here for 4 nights. The room was clean however the hotel had some disadvantages: the elevator smelled bad, the hallways also smelled old, the room for the laundry had old appliances. I stayed also in Osaka at the same hotel branche and it was significantly different: fresh smell everywhere and new appliances.
Sydney Parish
This is my second time staying here. The beds are comfortable, the rooms fairly large and the place is beautifully clean. The rooms are cleaned religiously every three days - no exceptions. Security is taken seriously. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. It is close to the Nischki Markets and main street, and a half hour walk from the station. Close to restaurants, Starbucks and 7...
Irene Zhou
The bathroom smelled bad. It came from the drain in the sink. I did not notice on the first night because I was exhausted. I could have made a fuss about it and ask to switch but decided it was too much trouble. Also the room gets super cold if you come back late at night because the electricity (hence heating) does not work if your card is not inserted in the slot. The breakfast was amazing on a ...
Address: 160 Dōjishachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8421, Japan
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Take the Karasuma subway line to Shijō Station, then exit and walk 110m (2 min) to the hotel.
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