Greetings
Hello, this is Kyoto Guest House RIRASO.
We founded RIRASO with the aim of having it become an inn full of hospitality.
We welcome you with a warm sense of hospitality to make your trip to Kyoto a great experience.
Please enjoy Japanese hospitality—omotenashi.
One stop from Kyoto Station, we are waiting for you at our all private room layout which was finished in March 2017.
Travels take our lives to new places beyond boundaries.
Kyoto Guest House RIRASO would like to be the starting gates to your journey where we welcome you a with a warm sense of hospitality for you to fully enjoy the Kyoto scene.
We hope that your trip to Kyoto which starts at RIRASO will be an unforgettable experience for you.
Our rooms may not be as spacious but are newly refurbished and private.
There are two rooms (Western and Japanese rooms) in each unit which fits up to four people, and the bath and toilet are separate.
There are 17 rooms of the same type, so we can accommodate group reservations.
Facilities
Wi-Fi, 
hair dryer, 
kettle, 
microwave, 
toaster, 
refrigerator, 
toiletries
Rental bikes (paid), 
coin laundry (paid), 
vacuum, 
iron
Rates
* The rates are subject to change depending on the season. Please contact us for details.
Japanese Rooms
The room size is about 8.5 square meters and is very relaxing.
Western Rooms
The room size is about 8.5 square meters and has a double bed, where the guests are able to rest well.
Kitchen and Bathroom
Kitchen
Microwave, toaster, refrigerator, cups, kettle, bottled water, Japanese tea, coffee
* There is no kitchen equipment in the room, but they are available for rentals.
Bathroom
The bathroom is hygienic and clean. The rooms have a bath (with a shower) which are well-kept and comes with toiletries (shampoo, treatment, body soap).
Rooms
The toiletries (towels, toothbrushes, eye masks, combs, razors, detergent packets), slippers, hangers, dryer are available in the room.
* There is no vacuum in the room, but they are available for rentals.
There is a hospitality set (cups, Japanese tea, bottled water, and kettle) in the kitchen.
Sign, Reception, and Coin Laundry
Out staff will welcome you at the reception counter with a smile. Please check in at the reception counter.
There is a coin laundry (paid). It is convenient for long-stay and family guests.
- Guests are able to drop their luggage off at the hotel once they arrive.
- Tourist information and transportation arrangements are available during your stay.
- Free Wi-Fi is available.
- Rental bike service is available. (500 JPY per day.)
Tourist Information
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, To-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji Temple,
Nishiki Market, Gion, Samurai Kembu theater, Kyoto International Manga Museum
We recommend guests to try on kimono robes, be a Maiko, and bath in a sento (public bath) to enjoy and experience Kyoto.
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To-ji Temple, World Heritage, Head Temple of the Shingon Sect, Kyo-ogokoku-ji Temple
1 Kujo-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City 601-8473
(Ten minutes’ walk from Kintetsu Railway Toji Station, or use the Kyoto City Bus and get off at Toji Higashimon-mae)
Admission Fee: 500-800 JPY (The fee is subject to change depending on the season.) plus 100 JPY for visiting the halls
Parking Capacity: 50 cars
Parking Fee: 600 JPY for two hours
http://www.toji.or.jp/ -
Fushimi Inari Taisha
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City 612-0882
Tel: 075-641-7331
A walking distance from JR Nara Line Inari Station (Five minutes’ walk from Kyoto Station)
Five minutes’ walk from Kenhan Main Line Fushimi Inari Station
http://inari.jp
Top Ten Spiritual Places in Kyoto
There are many locations all over Japan referred to as spiritual places.
There also are many spiritual places in Kyoto and here are our recommendations.
- Fushimi Inari Taisha 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
Sanzen-in Temple 540 Ohara Raiko-in-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
Byodo-in Temple 116 Uji Renge, Uji City
To-ji Temple 1 Kujo-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
Kurumazaki Shrine Saga Asahi-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
Takio Shrine 11-718 Hon-machi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City -
Rokkaku-do 248 Donomae-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
Sanjusangen-do 657 Sanjusangen-do Mawari-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Daishogun Hachi-jinja Shrine 48 Ichijo-dori Onmae Nishiiru, Nishi-machi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple Gojo-dori Yamato Oji Agaru Higashi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Mikane Shrine Oshinishi no Toin-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City
Neighboring Facilities
* These photographs are sample images.
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Aeon Rakunan Shopping Center (Large Shopping Center)
31 Kissyo-in Oike-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City 601-8327
Eight minutes’ walk down south from JR Nishioji Station
Parking Capacity: 1800 cars (paid)
http://www.aeon.jp/sc/rakunan/ -
Mibu Onsen Hana no Yu (Large onsen complex & sento)
15-3 Mibu Matsubara-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City 604-8823
Five minutes’ walk from JR Tanbaguchi station
Parking is available.
Tel 075-813-2611
http://hanano-yu.jp/
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Umekoji Park
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Kyoto Aquarium
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Komeda’s Coffee Nishioji Branch
Neighboring Restaurants
* These photographs are sample images.
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Kyoto Cuisine Okasho
Tel: 075-691-2345
36 Karahashi Sai-ji-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
Kyoto cuisine 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open every day
Private rooms are available 10,000 - 15,000 JPY -
Nanae-zushi Kasuga
Tel: 075-312-7747
Shichijo Kasuga-dori Sagaru Misujime Kado, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Sushi Restaurant 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Weekdays) 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Sunday and holidays)
Closed on Wednesday/second Thursday, 6,000 - 8,000 JPY, Credit card accepted
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Komeda’s Coffee Nishioji Hachijo Branch
Tel: 075-311-9818
17 Umekoji Takahata-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Coffee Shop 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Open every day
Separation of smoking areas, 1,000-3,000 JPY, Credit card accepted -
Shoen-tei Onmae Branch
Tel: 075-691-0454
40 Karahashi Sai-ji-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
Chinese Cuisine
Budget: 1,000 - 3,000 JPY
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Kurakura Main Branch
Tel: 075-691-9006
17 Karahashi Nishi-hiragaki-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
Japanese-style Bar (Standing, seats, and parlors) 5 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. (L.O.) No regular holidays
Smoking, 3,000-7,000 JPY, Credit card accepted -
Miho Nishioji Station Front Branch
Tel: 075-661-8580
24-11 Karahashi Hiragaki-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
One minute’s walk from JR Nishioji station
Japanese-style Bar, Okinawan Cuisine, 6 p.m.-4 a.m., Closed on Monday
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Brasserie Comptoir
Tel: 075-671-6685
14 Karahashi Nishihiragaki-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City
One minute’s walk from JR Nishioji Station
Western cuisine
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (L.O. 1:30 p.m.)
Dinner: 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Mon-Thu), 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Fri-Sat)
Foods from the Central Wholesale Market
Most stores open from early morning to late morning and you can enjoy delicious foods at a reasonable price.
Address: 80 Sujaku Bunki-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Ishida Shokudo Tel: 075-311-5288 Central Wholesale Market
Kappo Makino Tel: 075-312-7924 Central Wholesale Market
Coffee & Light Meal Kiyomi Tel: 075-314-6330 Shinsenbon Hitosuji Agaru Nishi Kado, Shimogyo Ward
Korai Central Wholesale Market Tel: 075-321-0578 Central Wholesale Market Building 12
Gonhachi Tel: 075-322-0701 Shichijo Senbon Agaru Nishi Gawa, 90 Sujaku Hozo-cho, Shimogyo Ward
Jarinko Shokudo Tel: 075-314-5005 Central Wholesale Market Building 11
Shokusai Yoshimoto Tel: 075-311-6726 Central Wholesale Market Building 12
Bon Central Branch Tel: 075-311-4769 Central Wholesale Market Building 11
Rondo Tel: 075-312-8618 Central Wholesale Market
* These photographs are sample images.
Recommended Sightseeing Spot Links
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Umekoji Park
http://www.kyoto-ga.jp/umekouji/Kyoto Aquarium
http://www.kyoto-aquarium.com/Kyoto City Official Travel Guide
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/Kyoto Railway Museum
http://www.kyotorailwaymuseum.jp/ -
Kyoto City Zoo
http://www5.city.kyoto.jp/zoo/Kinkaku-ji Temple/Ginkaku-ji Temple
http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/top.phpKiyomizu-dera Temple
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/
Access to RIRASO
4-1 Karahashi kadowaki-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City 601-8461
Seven minutes’ walk from JR Nishioji Station
25 minutes’ walk from JR Kyoto Station
* We recommend taking a route with To-ji Temple and other sightseeing spots on the way to the guest house.
Operating Company
Shin Corporation
Toyota nissei kitahama building 3F,1-6-10 Koraibashi,Chuou Ward, Osaka City 541-0043
RIRASO Tel: 075-693-7375
