The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, Kyoto
Overview
Situated about 5 minutes on foot from the 3-star The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, guests can reach Bukoji in no time. The non-smoking hotel features bicycles for rent, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Location
This Kyoto hotel is located just 200 metres from Nishiki Market Shopping District and 2.3 km from Shoren-in. Also, take advantage of the proximity to Nishiki-yu Public Bath, which is only a 10-minute walk away.
Kinkaku-ji is within a few blocks of the budget accommodation, while Karasuma is situated merely 650 metres away.
The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is approximately a 5-minute ride from Shijo tube station.
Rooms
Climate control are featured for guests' comfort.
Eat & Drink
You can get a gastronomic experience at Goichi Pizza which offers Southern-Italian cuisine a few steps from the hotel.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
Room features
- Air conditioning
Bathroom
- Towels
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Tea ceremonyExperience the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, or Sado, with a professional tea master. You will learn the history, significance, and philosophy of this ancient ritual while enjoying matcha tea and Japanese sweets.
Origami classLearn the art of origami, the Japanese folding paper, and create your memorable paper creations in a hands-on class led by an expert origamist using authentic Japanese paper.
Calligraphy lessonPerfect the art of writing with a traditional Japanese brush in a calligraphy class taught by an expert calligrapher. Discover the techniques of brush-stroking in Kanji and Katakana, and take home your masterpiece as a souvenir.
Yukata classEmbrace the culture by joining a traditional Japanese clothing class. Learn the proper way to don a Yukata, a casual summer kimono, and maybe even get dressed up and take memorable photos with the Japanese gardens as a backdrop.
Japanese language lessonImmerse yourself in the Japanese language with a class that teaches conversational Japanese led by a professional language instructor. Learn the basics of grammar, pronunciation and useful phrases for your upcoming travel journey.
Karaoke partyKeep the good times rolling by exploring Japan's iconic entertainment pastime with an exclusive karaoke party. Sing the night away in one of the hotel's karaoke rooms with an extensive selection of Japanese and International songs.
- Sake tasting
- Japanese cooking class
- Haiku poetry workshop
- Manga drawing class
- Ikebana flower arrangement
- Go board game
- Kimono rental
Location
* Situated in the heart of Kyoto's historic downtown district, the area is home to Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Gion district. * Steeped in tradition, the neighborhood boasts geisha districts, traditional teahouses, Buddhist temples like Kodai-ji, and Shinto shrines such as Yasaka Shrine. * Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", and nearby boutiques and artisan shops make the area ideal for food enthusiasts and shoppers.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants