Gallery Nozawa Inn, Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn - A Kyoto guesthouse with Japanese breakfast, a tea room, and free bicycle use

Located in Central Kyoto, Gallery Nozawa Inn offers two air-conditioned guest rooms featuring refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and tatami flooring. Guests can stay in 'Miruiro no Nami,' a 10-tatami mat room, or 'Aoi kaze,' a smaller 6-tatami mat option, both with shared bathrooms and quiet street views. The property includes a library, a Japanese garden with a pond, and the tea room Hitotei set among artificial hills. A complimentary Japanese-style breakfast with seasonal ingredients is served to guests, while nearby dining options include Hishiya and Yasui, both a 5-minute walk away. Transport links are convenient, with Kyoto's Bus 206 stopping at Shimabaraguchi-a 4-minute walk-providing access to Kitaoji Bus Terminal. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Laundry facilities and luggage storage are available on-site, and nearby public baths are accessible within a 10-minute walk.

Pros

Free Japanese-style breakfast featuring seasonal ingredients.

Walking distance to public transit stops, including Bus 206 and Bus 205.

Traditional tea room Hitotei and Japanese garden with a pond on-site.

Complimentary Wi-Fi and free bicycle rentals for guest use.

Cons

Shared bathrooms may not suit guests preferring private facilities.

Limited dining options on-site, requiring short walks for nearby restaurants.