KYOTO YAMASHINA HOTEL SANRAKU, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku offers 100 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and LCD TVs. Each room has a private bathroom with a bidet, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Deluxe twin rooms feature separated baths and toilets. Select rooms include minibars, humidifiers, and electric kettles. The ReFa Room provides beauty products, while the Elegant/ReFa Room has a lace canopy design. Accessible rooms include handrails in bathrooms.
Dining Options
The hotel’s restaurant, Fine Dining Yamashina, serves a Kyoto-style breakfast buffet with over 50 Obanzai dishes, including Omi Beef shabu-shabu and award-winning tea porridge. Western options like fresh salads and pastries are also available. Lunch features a semi-buffet with choices like Omi Beef Roast Beef Bowl. Beverages include Japanese teas and freshly brewed coffee. Breakfast hours are 7:00–9:30 AM, and lunch is served from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM.
Leisure & Wellness
A ladies-only spa includes a heated saltwater pool, Löyly sauna (80°C), and cold bath, open until 11:00 PM. Amenities include shampoo bars with branded products and mist shower heads. The powder room offers post-bath care items like lotion and makeup remover. Nearby activities include kimono rental, ceramic art workshops, and Zen meditation sessions.
Location & Access
The hotel is a 2-minute walk from JR Yamashina Station, one stop (5 minutes) from Kyoto Station. Nearby attractions include Fushimi Inari Shrine (18 minutes by train), Nanzenji Temple (15 minutes), and the Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Complex (10-minute drive). The area has MUJI and UNIQLO stores, as well as Yamashina Kyogoku Restaurant Street with izakayas and bistros.
Services & Policies
Services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Children under 6 stay free; those over 6 are charged full price. The hotel entrance is locked from 1:00–5:00 AM. Rental items include bicycles, HDMI cables, and diaper bags. Meeting rooms are available for an additional fee. No room service is offered, but a convenience store is a 2-minute walk away.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Pants press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Staying at the hotel near Yamashina Train Station was a breath of fresh air with spacious rooms, a contrast to typical Japanese hotels. The internet access was a bit challenging, yet the cleanliness was commendable. The central location made it convenient for exploring Kyoto and the surrounding area.
The hotel offers nicely decorated rooms with large windows providing views over parts of Kyoto and great facilities. However, the rooms felt less spacious than expected and could use some renovation. The service is top-notch with professional and friendly staff, ensuring all needs are met. The location is incredibly convenient, with easy access to multiple railway stations and nearby amenities. The dining experience is fantastic, offering a variety of Japanese foods and refreshing drinks. Overall, a comfortable stay with some room for improvements.
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