Kyoto Higashiyamaso is a Japanese-style inn in Higashiyama, Kyoto, facing the approach to Kiyomizu-dera. The inn says Yasaka Pagoda is about 2 minutes on foot and Kiyomizu-dera about 5, and it presents itself as a ryokan known for its food. Before you book, three things matter: only one room has its own bath, so most guests use the shared large bath; the inn has no parking; and the official website is in Japanese only.
Kyoto Higashiyamaso at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-159 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 |
| Phone | +81-75-525-8288 |
| Rooms | Eight Japanese-style rooms on the room page, 2nd and 3rd floors |
| Check-in / out | 16:00 / 10:00 |
| Curfew | None; front desk 24 hours |
| Bath | Large bath in the basement, 16:00–24:00 and 6:00–9:00 |
| Breakfast | Kyoto obanzai, from 7:30 |
| Smoking | Non-smoking; smoking room in the 1st-floor lobby |
| Wi-Fi | Free throughout |
| Parking | None |
From the official site and terms, read October 16, 2026.
Which room should I pick at Kyoto Higashiyamaso?
The room page lists eight rooms, each named after a Kyoto place. Room photos show tatami rooms, and the official pages do not list Western rooms or beds. The main difference for foreign guests is the bathroom:
| Room | Floor | Bath and toilet | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyomizu (special room) | 3F | Bath and toilet | 2–4 |
| Shimogamo | 3F | Toilet and washbasin, no bath | 2–4 |
| Suzaku | 3F | Toilet and washbasin, no bath | 2 |
| Saga | 2F | Washbasin only | 2–4 |
| Kinugasa, Narutaki, Uzumasa | 2F | No bath or toilet | 2–3 |
| Ohara | 2F | No bath or toilet | 4–9 |
Which rooms look out on Yasaka Pagoda?
The inn says the pagoda feels close from Kiyomizu, where in summer you can also see the Gozan Okuribi bonfires, and from Shimogamo, Saga and the large Ohara room. Suzaku looks toward Kyoto Tower lit up at night.
What is in the rooms?
Rooms have a TV, a phone, a kettle and tea set, a fridge, an air purifier, individual air conditioning, a bidet toilet where a toilet is fitted, a hair dryer, body soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush, razor, towels, a yukata, tabi socks and a safe. Trouser presses, desk lamps, irons and voltage converters can be borrowed. The official pages do not give the total number of rooms or their size.
The bath at Kyoto Higashiyamaso
When is the large bath open?
The basement bath is open 16:00 to 24:00 and again 6:00 to 9:00. The inn describes two baths, Tama-no-yu, a stone bath, and Nishiki-no-yu, a rock bath, with a waterfall running into the tub.
Is it a hot spring, and is there a private bath?
The official pages do not call the water a hot spring, and they do not describe a private, open-air or men’s and women’s arrangement. If these matter to you, ask the inn.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at Kyoto Higashiyamaso
What is breakfast like?
Breakfast is a Kyoto obanzai meal of home-style dishes, in the 1st-floor dining room. It starts at 7:30, and you choose 7:30, 8:00 or 8:30.
What about dinner?
The inn serves kaiseki, hot pot or sukiyaki on request, with a reservation, made from seasonal ingredients. Chef Sakita, born in Kyoto, trained at several Kyoto restaurants and became head chef in 2022. The official pages do not give dinner times. The inn’s restaurant, Kyo-gozen Sudare, serves lunch and sweets from 11:00 to 15:00 and closes on irregular days.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
For allergies, the FAQ says yes: tell the inn when you book, though some allergies cannot be handled. The booking form asks for details, such as who is affected and which ingredients. Vegetarian and halal meals are not mentioned.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Kyoto Higashiyamaso
How much does a stay cost?
The official site does not list room prices; they are on the booking page, which offers an English option. The inn says prices include consumption tax. Kyoto’s accommodation tax is extra, set by the City of Kyoto per person per night from March 1, 2026 according to the room-only price:
| Room-only price per person | Tax per night |
|---|---|
| Under 6,000 yen | 200 yen |
| 6,000 to under 20,000 yen | 400 yen |
| 20,000 to under 50,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
| 50,000 to under 100,000 yen | 4,000 yen |
| 100,000 yen or more | 10,000 yen |
What do children cost?
Child rates apply to elementary school age and younger, and the inn asks you to give the number of children in advance for fire-safety reasons. The FAQ and the terms of accommodation give the rates differently, so confirm the price for your children with the inn or on your plan.
What is the cancellation policy?
Fees start a few days before the stay and rise to the full amount on the day or for a no-show. The FAQ and the terms set them differently by group size, and the inn says plans with other conditions follow their own page, so check the rule on your plan. No refunds are given after the stay. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The FAQ lists credit cards, electronic money and QR code payments. Depending on the plan, you pay in advance by card or at the inn. Card brands are not listed.
Getting to Kyoto Higashiyamaso
The inn is about 3 minutes on foot east of the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop. According to the access page:
- JR Kyoto Station: about 10 minutes by taxi, or city bus 100 or 206 to Kiyomizu-michi, about 20 minutes
- Hankyu Kawaramachi Station: bus 207 to Kiyomizu-michi, about 10 minutes
- Keihan Gion-Shijo Station: bus 207, about 7 minutes
- From Kawaramachi or Gion-Shijo on foot: about 20 minutes
There is no parking and no shuttle is mentioned. In the tourist seasons, roads around the inn are restricted, and the inn asks drivers to contact it before coming. Many visitors walk this area in kimono; see our kimono rental guide.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kyoto Higashiyamaso
- The website has no English pages. The booking page has a language switch, and a browser translation tool helps elsewhere.
- Pick Kiyomizu if you want your own bath; other rooms share the basement bath, open until 24:00.
- Call the inn if you will arrive after 20:00. There is no curfew.
- Rooms are non-smoking; the smoking room is in the lobby. See our smoking rooms guide.
- The inn suggests the early morning on the Kiyomizu approach and Yasaka-dori, when the streets are quiet.
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Kyoto Higashiyamaso?
Do the rooms at Kyoto Higashiyamaso have a private bath?
Can I use the bath at Kyoto Higashiyamaso with a tattoo?
What is the cancellation policy at Kyoto Higashiyamaso?
Can I park at Kyoto Higashiyamaso?
Bottom line (2026): Kyoto Higashiyamaso is a Japanese-style inn about 2 minutes on foot from Yasaka Pagoda, with a shared basement bath, an obanzai breakfast and dinner on request. Only the Kiyomizu room has its own bath, there is no parking, and prices, child rates and cancellation fees should be confirmed on the official booking page or with the inn.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Kyoto Higashiyamaso’s official pages: home (Japanese), rooms, facilities, cuisine, restaurant, access, FAQ, terms of accommodation, commercial transactions notice and brochure (PDF), and the City of Kyoto’s accommodation tax page. All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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