Detailed Japanese hotel photos & review.

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Kyoto

10/01/2020

Detailed review & photos “Nagi Kyoto Shijo”

What is the appearance of the hotel? Check the entrance and reception

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The hotel was a 7 story building with a simple design.

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The garden at the entrance was taken care of very well.

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The entrance was modern.

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The pathway leading to the hotel was lit up at night.

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The door will be locked after 12pm, so you will need to ring the doorbell or use your room key in order to get in.

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A beautiful flower arrangement.

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The inside of the hotel was a modern Japanese design. This hotel opened in April 2018, so it was relatively new and in good condition.

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There was a front desk where you can sit down and check in. This is a small hotel with only a total of 12 rooms, so they made sure to take care of their guests and make them feel comfortable.

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Lobby floor elevator hall.

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There were only 2 rooms on each floor.

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What is the Deluxe King Room like?

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Guest room entrance door.

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There was a full length mirror on the right, a bathroom on the left and a closet in front of the entrance.

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Full length mirror

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My room was 47 square meters wide with plenty of room. It was a modern and Japanese style room using dimmed lights creating a nice atmosphere.

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The bed was a 200cm wide king size bed there was plenty of space to lie down.

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The mattress was made by “Simmons,” so I was able to sleep comfortably and get a good night’s sleep. There were 4 pillows and 2 cute Japanese cushions on the bed. This cushion were from the “Ojami” series by Rakuchu Takaokaya.

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There was an alarm clock and a memo pad on the bedside table.

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There was an outlet and a light switch on the headboard.

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There was a closet across the bed.

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A TV was hidden in the closet.

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There was a desk with a phone, mirror, accessory tray and a tissue box.

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There was a sofa by the window.

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Sofa

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Fans on the table.

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There was a lounge like space next to the sofa.

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A bench and table.

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There was another TV in the lounge.

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Window

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There was a Japanese garden with gravel. It was very relaxing to look at.

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Superior King Room This double room has a balcony, soundproofing and bathrobe.
Deluxe King Room This double room features a minibar, sofa and soundproofing.
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Bathroom

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There was a bathroom at the entrance.

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The sink, bathtub and sink were all in the same room.

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The washing area next to the bathtub was spacious.

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The bathtub was the “cast enamel bathtub,” which is said to be the king of bathtubs. Not only does it look beautiful, but it also has an elegant texture and feel, and warms your body up to the core.

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There was a removable hand shower and a rain shower. The water pressure and temperature were just right.

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A toilet with a door.

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There was plenty os space to put my belongings next to the sink. The mirror was also very big.

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There was a face & hand soap, tissue box, cups and an amenity box on the counter.

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There was shampoo, conditioner, body soap, body lotion, toothbrush set, shower cap, body towel, hairbrush and cotton prepared in the box. The bath amenities were of a brand called “PROVINSCIA.”

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Hair dryer

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Towels, bathrobes and pajamas.

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There was a towel warmer by the sink.

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Closet and safe

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There was a closet in front of the entrance.

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It was a walk-in closet with plenty of space to store my luggage.

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Six hangers were prepared.

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Clothes brush, shoe horn and a shoe shine.

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Slippers and a baggage rack.

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There was also a safe in the closet.

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Mini bar and cafe

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There was a cafe corner at the lounge space.

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There was a capsule coffee machine, two bottles of water and even a beer server.

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A teacup set, Japanese tea and black tea was prepared in a drawer. The teacup set is said to be a hotel original brand “Nishu,” a traditional Kyoto manufacturer of handmade pottery. Also, Japanese tea was from the long-established Uji Kyoto Iemon Kyuemon, which has been around since the Edo period.

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Cups and glasses.

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Electric kettle, wine opener and a muddler.

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Beer and soft drinks were prepared in the refrigerator. Two Ebisu beers were free, and two glasses were chilled inside.

There were no restaurant in the hotel, but you can order a Japanese style breakfast for 2000yen (tax included.) You must order it by 4pm the day before.

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Hotel Surroundings

The hotel is located in the center of Kyoto city, and there were various restaurants nearby. If you head east on Shijo-dori, you can go to sightseeing spots such as “Yasaka Shrine.”

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Shijo Street

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Superior King Room This double room has a balcony, soundproofing and bathrobe.
Deluxe King Room This double room features a minibar, sofa and soundproofing.
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Staff and Guests

The staff were polite when checking me in. I did not see any of the other guests staying, but I was told that many foreign tourists stay at this hotel.

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Access

It was about an 8-minute walk from Exit 24 of Karasuma Station on the Subway Karasuma Line and Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station to the hotel, and the fare is about 1,000 yen.

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Summary

I had a nice stay at “Kaba Kyoto Shijo.” The hotel was a modern Japanese design which was a style often seen in Kyoto. Also, the room was new, clean and very comfortable to spend time in. Since there are only 12 rooms in the hotel, it felt as if I was staying at a hideout. This time there were not many guests staying due to the influence of the Corona virus, but it is normally a popular hotel that is difficult to make a reservation. I would love to stay here again.

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Superior King Room This double room has a balcony, soundproofing and bathrobe.
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