GuestHouse Kyoto HANATSUNAGI --- Kyoto city officially designated "KYO-MACHIYA"

Guesthouse Hanatsunagi provides accommodation in an officially designated Kyoto City traditional townhouse ("Kyomachiya"). Guests love our guesthouse for its convenient location, offering easy access to famous sightseeing spots, and for the opportunity to fully experience an authentic Kyomachiya.

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Guesthouse Hanatsunagi isn't a guesthouse designed to mimic a Kyoto townhouse through renovation. Instead, we offer accommodation in an authentic Kyomachiya officially designated by Kyoto City. Our guest space occupies the entire second floor of the property, and we host only one group per stay, ensuring your complete privacy.

* The guest room occupies the entire second floor of the facility. A portion of the first floor is used as an office by another business, so guests cannot enter that area.

[ Complimentary Bicycles ]
We offer five free rental bicycles. Kyoto often experiences heavy traffic, so exploring numerous shrines and temples by bicycle is highly recommended!

[ Tourist Attractions ]
Our location is perfect for visiting popular historical sites like the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and so on.

[ Nearby Shops ]
Convenience Store: Seven-Eleven (5-minute walk)
Supermarket: AEON Style Nishijin Komachi (5-minute walk)
Conveyor Belt Sushi: Kura Sushi Nishijin (5-minute walk)

{ Frequently Asked Questions ]
Q. Is this property for private rental, or are there other guests?
A. We only host one group per stay, so there will be no other guests.

Q. What time is check-in?
A. Check-in is from 3:00 PM onwards. Please inquire in advance if you'd like an early check-in.

Q. What time is check-out?
A. Please complete check-out by 10:00 AM.

Q. Is there parking available?
A. We do not have private parking. Please use the nearby coin-operated parking lots.
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Here are some of the major sites and their approximate distances from HANATSUNAGI:

=== 1. Kyoto Imperial Palace ===
10 minutes by taxi, 26 minutes by train, 36 minutes on foot.
Once the emperors’ home until 1868, this palace in Kyoto Gyoen offers elegant wooden design and calm gardens. Free tours showcase its imperial past. A serene spot nearby.

=== 2. Kitano Tenmangu ===
5 minutes by taxi, 11 minutes by train, 11 minutes on foot.
A 947 Shinto shrine for the learning god, famed for plum blossoms and a monthly flea market. Free entry, just steps away.

=== 3. Kinkaku-ji ===
10 minutes by taxi, 14 minutes by train, 21 minutes on foot.
The Golden Pavilion’s gold-leaf shine reflects on a pond. A Zen temple since 1397, rebuilt in 1955. Open daily, close by.

=== 4. Nijo Castle ===
8 minutes by taxi, 15 minutes by train, 25 minutes on foot.
A UNESCO castle from 1603 with chirping floors and lovely gardens. Edo-era history awaits, a short trip away.

=== 5. Kiyomizu-dera ===
15-20 minutes by taxi, 30-35 minutes by train, 60 minutes on foot.
A hilltop temple with a scenic stage and sacred waterfall. UNESCO-listed, open daily. Worth the journey from here.

=== 6. Fushimi Inari Taisha ===
20 minutes by taxi, 30 minutes by train, 60 minutes on foot.
Known for red torii gates up Mount Inari, this shrine to the rice god is free 24/7. A spiritual hike nearby.

=== 7. Heian Jingu ===
15 minutes by taxi, 25-30 minutes by train, 45-50 minutes on foot.
Built in 1895, this shrine with a huge torii honors Kyoto’s past. Its garden blooms in spring, not far off.