Stay Sakura Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Stay Sakura Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa offers 16 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and bidets. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, plus a washing machine and free laundry detergent pods. The bathroom has a ceiling-mounted drying function that dries washed clothes within 2-3 hours.

A 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff operates daily, and express check-out is available. Luggage storage is offered, and guests can use the luggage transfer service from the Stay Sakura guest service center near Kyoto Station to the hotel. Safety features include smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, CCTV in common areas, and key card access.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 500 metres from Shoren-in Temple, in the Gion geisha district. Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line is a few minutes away, and Yasaka Shrine is within a 10-minute walk. Guests can walk 15-20 minutes to the Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka slopes and the Pontocho riverside dining area.

Family rooms accommodate groups with multiple beds, including Standard Double Rooms with Two Double Beds and Two-Bedroom Suites with two bathrooms. The in-room washing machine and drying bathroom allow families to wash and dry clothes overnight. The kitchen setup includes a microwave, refrigerator, and cooking equipment, enabling self-catering to reduce meal costs.

Rooms: 16 air-conditioned rooms with fully equipped kitchens and washing machines

Location: 5 min walk to Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 500 m to Shoren-in Temple

Services: 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, luggage transfer from Kyoto Station

Family: Two-Bedroom Suites with two bathrooms, overnight clothes drying

Safety: Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, CCTV, key card access

Policy: No-pet policy for quiet stays