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Giappo Franca Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street

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Giappo Franca Kyoto offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Shijo Street and Kyoto University are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$65 nightly
The total price is $71
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Moderate) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Moderate)

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Mezzanine Swing Room,Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mezzanine Swing Room,Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Futons

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Mezzanine Slider Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mezzanine Slider Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Traditional Single Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Single Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style)

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Superior Toilet Bath Separate with Terrace, Non Smoking

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Manga Otaku Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Manga Otaku Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Game Otaku Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Game Otaku Room, Non Smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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425 Fukumoto-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, kyoto, 606-8361

What's nearby

  • Hanamikoji Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto International Exhibition Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Heian Shrine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 69 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 109 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 112 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 13 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 14 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 6 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪マルシン飯店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪みや古 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪東北家 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Bac à Sable - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Giappo Franca Kyoto

  • Giappo Franca Kyoto offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Shijo Street and Kyoto University are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Library
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Giappo Franca Kyoto?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Giappo Franca Kyoto?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Giappo Franca Kyoto.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Giappo Franca Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Giappo Franca Kyoto like?

Giappo Franca Kyoto is a short 6-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 9 minutes' walk from Pontocho Alley.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room!’the slide is a must! Friendly staff
sylvain, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location near Kyoto's old town. The staff was very nice and helpful, and we enjoyed the cozy lobby with a manga library and an 8-bit retro Nintendo console. We stayed in japanese styled rooms with tatami floors, which was nice but I'll admit I would have preferred a somewhat thicker matress :D. We made use of the coin operated washing machines, which was great for us, and super easy to operate. Just be aware that the hotel doesn't offer any breakfast. There are several options close by though, which the staff can help you out finding.
Jörgen, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, though small but that was as advertised. Staff were super courteous and helpful and had excellent english
kim, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great amenities. Room was clean and the staff were so helpful and lovely
Faith, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I had such a great time in the hotel. I would stay here again. The staff were very friendly. The area is conveniently located near a lot of shopping and restaurants.
Natalia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are super helpful and friendly. Helped us in many ways eg. Directions, shipping of luggage, book taxi and etc. Rooms are very clean. Everything is sufficient except there’s no telephone in the bedrooms. Location: Quiet neighbourhood, no traffic noise. We love it. Thank you to: Anne, Sylvia, young girl (Sri Lankan) and a Japanese young man.
Joan, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, bigger space compared to other japan hotels. Quite area, close to the old kyoto neighborhoud. Staff were very nice and helpful. Landry machine was quite confusing. And the hotel still didn't have luggage transfer system at the time, so if thats an issue, check with them before.But overall had a great stay.
Maryam, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fun artsy hotel in a quiet neighborhood. ❤️

This is a super fun, artsy and unique hotel in a quiet residential neighborhood in Kyoto. We stayed in the “game otaku” room with a cozy swing chair. The room was quite large by Japanese standards (queen size bed & a loft with room for 3 futons). It was very comfortable for our family of 3 (parents & teenager). We enjoyed interacting with the friendly & helpful international staff. The lobby has a huge Manga library (including some in English), and some fun retro game systems. The location is just a few blocks from the subway & several bus lines, which made it easy to go anywhere in Kyoto. Overall, this hotel was a fantastic home base for our visit to Kyoto. We would definitely stay here again if the opportunity ever arose.
Todd, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Recommended but some rooms are tiny

The welcome we had at this manga-themed hotel could not have been warmer and the staff throughout were friendly and helpful. The real draw is the shared lounge/cafe area where there are games consoles and thousands of manga volumes - you could stay for months and not see them all. Also well-located just minutes from the rail/underground stations and bus routes. There is also a tiny garden leading to a tea house with an exhibition of Utagawa Hiroshige prints. Be aware though that the twin-bedded room is TINY, even by Japanese standards. In one way it’s a masterful piece of design that they’ve fitted so much into such a small space. But by our third night we were quite tired of stepping over luggage and bumping into things. Don’t let me out you off - other rooms might have more space and there’s a lot that is really good about this boutique hotel. It’s just that, if I stayed again, I’d try a different room.
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great location in Kyoto. The staff were great - friendly and very helpful. The rooms and whole hotel were very clean and had plenty of amenities in good working order - laundry, umbrellas, drinks station (tea is free but a shame you have to pay for coffee), microwave + toaster. The hotel currently lacks a luggage forwarding service which would have been handy, and doesn't serve breakfast. The downside was that the room was a lot smaller than it appeared on the pictures. I am 6"2 and there were parts of the room I couldn't stand up in due to the sloping roof. I had to hunch forward to brush my teeth due to the location and it meant none of the mirrors were any use for getting ready. Both me and my wife (who is not as tall) hit our heads at some point. Despite this, overall we enjoyed our stay and despite lacking a few things, the staff are great and the hotel seemed well-run.
Samuel, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is modern, clean, and has some unique touches that make it stand out. One of the highlights is the downstairs area with manga books and retro gaming consoles. It’s a fun space to relax, whether you’re starting your day with a coffee and a quick game or winding down before bed. It gives the whole place a relaxed, nostalgic feel. The room was basic but comfortable and had everything we needed. Like most hotels in Japan, the space is compact, so staying organized helps. Everything was clean and functional. The location is excellent, especially if you want to explore Gion and nearby areas. It’s only a short walk to the traditional streets, as well as cafes with great coffee and pastries. For dinner, there are a few local spots nearby, but for more variety, it’s about a 10–15 minute walk to Pontocho Alley. That’s ideal since you can enjoy the lively restaurant area and then return to the quiet neighborhood. The hotel is also close to the river, perfect for an evening stroll or a drink after dinner. The staff were friendly and welcoming, always ready to offer tips and advice. There are also washing and drying facilities, which were very useful during our longer trip. Overall, a fun, comfortable stay in a great location. Highly recommended!
sampson, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and brand new
Grace, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Jose, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience :)
Ahad, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

close to stations
Anna May Asuncion, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room could have been cleaner because I found a few Long black hairs which are not mine. Staff is lovely and attentive. Washer / dryer works great and is very easy. Property is close to lots of busses and trains. Close to walking to Kyoto downtown too.
Lori, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This property was close to the train stations which was nice. However, if you are like my husband and I and run hot, this is not the place. The whole air conditioning unit was connected, so we were not able to adjust the temperature. The heater was on and we are from Wisconsin, so did not need the heater. Thank goodness we came in November, and it was colder at night so we kept the window open which helped. We were also told by staff that we could set up luggage transport at the hotel as long as it was after 8am. We did laundry and brought our luggage to the front desk later in the afternoon. Staff had changed and they told us they actually don’t do luggage transport, that we had to take it to a near by convenience store which was 5 mins walking away. We took it and the lady working there was not accepting luggage’s for transfer. We had to walk back to the hotel, where they mentioned this had never happened before and told us to take it to another convenience store 7 minutes away walking. Thankfully they did accept it, but they had already completed the pick up for the day. So instead of receiving our luggage the next day at our next hotel, we will get it in two days.
Andrea, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely recommend this hotel. The staff speaks great English, and is very polite and helpful. I wish I stayed longer to enjoy more of the amenities as they have so many great features. Including comfortable beds! And rooms that are decent sized for 2 people. Overall I truly enjoyed my stay and will try to stay here again the next time I visit Kyoto.
briana, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel récent extrêmement propre , chambre impeccable et traditionnelle. Chambre avec tv petit frigo bouilloire. En bas machines à laver sèche linge micro onde etc . Le personnel est d'une gentillesse incroyable et très attentif à notre confort . Le placement de cet hôtel est idéal à même pas 7 min à pieds des principaux quartier à voir . Je recommande vivement.
Rudy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

친절한 직원
YoungKi, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

清掃は行き届いており、快適でした。デスクが無かったのが不便でした。
ANA PAY, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

ホテルは大満足です！ 滑り台もある部屋で、子どもたちもとても喜んでくれて、満喫できました。 気になったのは、 ・脱衣かご等があれば良いなと思った ・ロフト的な寝る所は広いが、下のスペースが狭いので、大きな荷物とかがあると、居場所が難しい ・小さい子連れだったので、近くのコインパーキングから、荷物を運ぶのが大変だった
Chieko, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

静かでゆっくり休めました。 お部屋もきれいでした
ohte, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

綺麗で、店員さんが親切。
FUMIE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

お寺が近くて良かった
Yuki, 1-night trip