Long-term stays in Kyoto at comfortable “apartment hotels” | Tokyu Stay

For sightseeing or business trips, convenient and comfortable “apartment hotels” are recommended. These long-stay apartment-style hotel rooms are equipped with all the necessities of life, allowing you to relax and feel at home, even while staying  in a hotel. This makes them suitable for a variety of travel styles, from family trips and group trips to long-term stays. The clean spaces and extensive amenities support a comfortable stay, and their great locations and reasonable prices are also attractive.

Apartment hotels: Recommended for long-term stays in Kyoto

If you’re looking for a mid- to long-term stay or vacation rental in Kyoto, we recommend staying at an apartment hotel tailored to your travel style. With comprehensive amenities and great flexibility, you can “stay like you’re living there,” enabling a stay suited to purposes such as long-term Kyoto sightseeing or business trips.

About apartment hotels:

Comprehensive living amenities

Each room has a kitchen equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and basic cooking utensils and tableware, so you can enjoy cooking at any time. Equipped with amenities such as a washing machine, this type of accommodation offers great value for the money, allowing you to relax while maintaining your usual lifestyle rhythm.

Spacious rooms

The rooms are larger than those of average Japanese hotels, making them convenient for solo travelers as well as families and groups.
You can relax around the sofa or dining table, or work comfortably at your desk the space can be used freely to suit your purpose and mood.
Extra beds and other bedding services are also available.

Accessible services

The front desk offers services such as receiving deliveries, arranging for taxis, and facilitating smooth check-in and check-out procedures, along with room services such as cleaning and linen changes to ensure a hassle-free stay. You can also choose a stay plan that suits your purpose and budget, such as a “breakfast included” plan or a “room only” plan.

 For business travelers

If you’re looking for comfort that an ordinary Japanese hotel can’t offer, we recommend staying at an apartment hotel, perfect for extended, home-like stays.

Attractive spots of Kyoto

Historical and cultural sites to visit in Kyoto

Kyoto is home to many renowned sightseeing spots that can be explored on foot or by subway. Must-see spots brimming with history and culture include Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Toji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Daigo-ji Temple. Enjoy the quaint streets of traditional Kyoto’s machiya and the lively downtown area of Gion, Kawaramachi-dori, and Shijo-Karasuma.. Spending a heart-soothing time along the Kamo River, which flows north to south, is also one way to explore Kyoto.

Comfortable access to sightseeing areas within and outside the city

In addition to the Kyoto Municipal Subway, you can comfortably access tourist spots such as Arashiyama, Higashiyama, Umekoji, Nishijin, Yamashina, Sagano, and Yasaka by using the Kintetsu Kyoto Line, Hankyu Kyoto Line, and Keihan Main Line. Sightseeing and experiences can be expanded on by using Kyoto municipal buses, taxis, and rental cars. If you want to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle, we recommend traveling to famous spots outside the city, such as Uji, with its abundant nature and the aroma of tea, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, the grounds of which are decorated with flowers that change with the seasons, or Amanohashidate, with its graceful scenery and sacred sites.

A variety of accommodations and unique stay styles for Kyoto

Choose from a wide variety of accommodations to use as your base for sightseeing in Kyoto, including hot springs, inns, apartment hotels, business hotels, and condominiums. Enjoy Kyoto cuisine, including obanzai, at traditional Japanese restaurants and other dining options, and relax in a yukata or bathrobe at your accommodation. From couples and families to solo adults and groups, the charm of the ancient capital of Kyoto is that it caters to all travel styles.

Tokyu Stay’s apartment hotels

Tokyu Stay offers apartment hotels in Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma and Kyoto Sakaiza. Rooms feature a barrier-free design, and some are equipped with a washing machine, kitchen, and microwave, with bathrooms that have separate bathtubs and toilets. These rooms are recommended for business travelers, families, groups, and couples.

Note: Large public baths and indoor pools are not available.

 Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma

This hotel’s ambiance combines the tranquility of Kyoto’s machiya townhouse with modern comforts, creating a serene space that invites relaxation. Enjoy a luxurious and comfortable stay in Sanjo Karasuma, a region that blends Kyoto’s historical charm with urban convenience, as a base for your trip. All rooms are equipped with washer-dryers, supporting long-term stays. Rooms with mini-kitchens allow for simple cooking. We provide refined accommodations that will satisfy both first-time visitors to Kyoto and repeat guests.

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza

Located in the heart of the Shijo-Kawaramachi area, Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza is an apartment hotel that blends tradition and modernity, within walking distance of popular tourist spots such as Gion, Pontocho, and Nishiki Market. Enjoy a fulfilling stay, based in a location facing the vibrant Shinkyogoku Shopping Arcade. This location allows you to fully enjoy Kyoto’s history, culture, cuisine, and shopping. Rooms are equipped with a washer/dryer and a mini-kitchen. Whether for sightseeing, business trips, or long-term stays, this accommodation is designed to meet diverse needs.

Accessing Tokyu Stay locations

Access to Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza

Access from airports

Osaka International Airport: From Osaka Airport Station on the Osaka Monorail, transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line at Hotarugaike Station, get off at Juso Station, and transfer to the Hankyu Kyoto Line and get off at Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. The hotel is approximately a one-minute walk from there.

Kansai International Airport: From JR Kansai Airport Station, take the Haruka Limited Express to Kyoto Station, transfer to the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, and get off at Shijo Station. The hotel is approximately an eight-minute walk from there.

Access from the Shinkansen

From Kyoto Station, take the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line to Shijo Station, and then an 8-minute walk.

Access to Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma

Access from airports

Osaka International Airport: From Osaka Airport Station on the Osaka Monorail, transfer to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line at Hotarugaike Station, get off at Juso Station, transfer to the Hankyu Kyoto Line, and get off at Karasuma Station. The hotel is approximately a 10-minute walk from there.

Kansai International Airport: From JR Kansai Airport Station, take the Haruka Limited Express to Kyoto Station, transfer to the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, and get off at Karasuma-Oike Station. The hotel is approximately a two-minute walk from there.

Access from the Shinkansen

From Kyoto Station, take the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line to Karasuma-Oike Station, and then a 2-minute walk.

Flight + accommodation packages are available when booking Tokyu Stay.

Note: As Kyoto does not have an airport, use Osaka International Airport or Kansai International Airport.