Live prices for your dates · free cancellation on many rooms

EN

Holiday home · Kyoto · Kyoto

Shounsai

A private holiday home in central Kyoto, 0.6 km from Nijo Castle, offering live performances and the comforts of a self-catering stay.

  • 0.6 km from Nijo Castle
  • Live performances on site
  • Self-catering with full kitchen
9.1 Perfect 116 reviews Booking.com 9.1 · 116 reviews

About

Shounsai

Shounsai is a holiday home in the Nakagyo Ward of Kyoto, set just 0.6 km from the flatland of Nijo Castle. It offers a self-contained stay with a garden and a full range of in-room amenities, including air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, and a kitchen.

Guests can enjoy live performances for a delightful experience, adding a distinctive touch to the stay. The property maintains a no-smoking policy throughout, and pets are not allowed.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

In brief

What works, what to weigh

+

Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Excellent location near Nijo Castle — Just 0.6 km from Nijo Castle, making it easy to explore this historic site on foot.
  • Live performances on site — The property offers live performances, adding a memorable cultural element to your stay.
  • High guest ratings — With an overall rating of 9.1 and strong scores for staff and service (both 9.4), guests consistently report a positive experience.
  • Fully equipped for self-catering — Kitchen facilities, dining table, electric kettle, and cookware are provided, ideal for longer stays.
–

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only available between 15:00 and 20:00, so plan arrivals accordingly.
  • No pets allowed — The property has a strict no-pets policy, which may be a drawback for those traveling with animals.
  • Early check-out time — Check-out is at 10:00, which is earlier than some travelers expect.
  • Limited room type — The property offers a single holiday home layout, which may not suit larger groups or those seeking more variety.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Holiday Home

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Basic

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Washing machine

Outdoor

  • Garden area

Health & Safety

  • Fire extinguishers

Policies

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9.1
Perfect 116 reviews

Guest-rated 9.1/10 from 116 reviews

Booking.com · 9.1 · 116 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Kyoto

The property sits in Kyoto.

Nijo Castle: Located just 0.6 km away, Nijo Castle is a flatland castle with historic architecture and beautiful gardens, an easy walk from the property.

Kyoto City: Shounsai is situated in the Nakagyo Ward of Kyoto, a central district with access to the city's many temples, shrines, and traditional streets.

Nakagyo-Ku Sanjoinokuma-Cho 653-1, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8334, Japan

Open in Google Maps

05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-20:00
Check-out
By 10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shounsai?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00.

Is parking available at Shounsai?

The property does not list parking as an available amenity.

Are pets allowed at Shounsai?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What amenities are available in the holiday home?

The holiday home includes a kitchen with cookware, a dining table, electric kettle, washing machine, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating.

Does Shounsai have a garden?

Yes, there is a garden area on the property.

Nearby

Other top-rated stays in Kyoto

Want a different style or budget? Here are more highly-rated options in the area.

9.2

Fufu Kyoto

Guest-rated 9.2/10 — among the top stays in Kyoto.

Kyoto

9.1

The Blossom Kyoto

Guest-rated 9.1/10 — among the top stays in Kyoto.

Kyoto

The bottom line

Shounsai is a well-rated, self-contained holiday home in central Kyoto, ideal for travelers who value a peaceful, self-catering base close to Nijo Castle. The live performances and garden add a unique charm, while the limited check-in hours and no-pets policy are minor trade-offs to consider.

9.1Our take on Shounsai

Ready to book Shounsai?

Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.

No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.

Contact us

Send us a message and we will answer by email.