Guest House Atagoya vs Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 7.9km

Overview

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Guest House Atagoya

★★ 2-Star
8.8 128
Kyoto
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Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya

★★★ 3-Star
9.4 27
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (247)
8.6 (107)
Booking.com
8.5 (99)
8.3 (66)
Expedia
9.8 (11)
9.0 (17)
라쿠텐트래블
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6.5 (2)
Trip.com
8.8 (13)
8.5 (11)
Overall Average
8.8 (370)
9.4 (203)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guest House Atagoya Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy walking access to Arashiyama bamboo grove and station + Clean and spacious space praised for families or groups to use comfortably
+ Host Kenji is repeatedly praised for kind help with local tips and luggage storage + Traditional tatami machiya experience and serene atmosphere frequently complimented
+ Shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and well-maintained per reviews + Close to Toji station and bus stops, easy for Kyoto sightseeing as commonly mentioned
+ Lots of reviews enjoy the tatami and futon for authentic Japanese experience + Nearby convenience stores and ramen shops make daily life convenient
+ Common feedback on the quiet and cozy atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews note steep and narrow stairs make second-floor rooms inconvenient - Low ceilings force tall people to hunch, as mentioned in reviews
- Shared bathrooms on first floor are a hassle at night per repeated complaints - Cold in winter or peculiar smell repeatedly complained about
- Some mention common area cleanliness issues from other guests or poor soundproofing - Bathroom tile cleanliness or lack of kitchen utensils pointed out in some reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Arashiyama visitors

Recommended For

Families Couples Groups

Guest Reviews

Guest House Atagoya

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Great for Arashiyama bamboo and station, kind host

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Host helps with tips and luggage, perfect location

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean, 3min walk to station, helpful Kenji

Expedia 10.0 Family

Tatami experience great, welcoming host

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Cozy near station 3min, friendly host

Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya

Expedia 9.0 Couple

Charming townhouse with classical Japanese style. Short walk from station, friendly staff.

Trip.com 10 Family

Clean and quiet in a small street, close to subway and bus.

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Tatami experience and spacious, feels like honored guests.

Booking.com 9.5 Family

Tatami home charmed whole family, spacious with kitchen and laundry.

No western seating hard for grandparents

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.9km

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