[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Host.a Umekoji Akari Vacation home with free parking, near Kyoto Tower ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/54df9a2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/751f1cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/4afd4120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/8ab6cb7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26700000/26695300/26695222/52932d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Host.a Umekoji Akari, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Washer - Parking included - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Host.a Umekoji Akari Vacation home with free parking, near Kyoto Tower A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free vacation home. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. The vacation home boasts a jetted tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Comforts include premium bedding and a down comforter, and guests will also find conveniences like a washing machine and a refrigerator. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer laptop-compatible safes and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and rice cookers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Rice cooker - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Private bathroom - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Portable shower seat - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Iron/ironing board - Laptop-compatible safe - Luggage storage ### Location highlights - In a historical district - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45960000/45951000/45950905/844e2998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Resi Stay Andon Downtown Kyoto - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews CA $200 CA $302 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=45950905&PinnedHotelID=45950905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Traditional Townhome (For 7 ~ 10 Guests) | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21164600/21164580/c2b2e23a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hosta Umekoji Miyabi Shimogyo Ward - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 9 reviews CA $247 CA $272 total Nov 13 - Nov 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=21164580&PinnedHotelID=21164580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37330000/37326500/37326421/03ad1851.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo Shimogyo Ward - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 247 reviews CA $238 CA $262 total Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=37326421&PinnedHotelID=37326421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: 9 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention 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 ### Property is also known as Host.a Umekoji Akari House Kyoto Host.a Umekoji Akari House Host.a Umekoji Akari Kyoto Host.a Umekoji Akari Kyoto Host.a Umekoji Akari Private vacation home Host.a Umekoji Akari Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Located in Kyoto, this vacation home is in the city center. Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Vacation homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.98833%2C135.73996&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mcikSdtbYBWECJXLUMZ8vveU7A4=) 53, Sujaku Urahatacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8844 ### What's nearby - Shijo Street - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Kawaramachi Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 3.2 km ### Getting around - Toji Station - 3 min drive - Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 6 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk - ‪鉄道カフェ TA-TA - ‬3 min walk - ‪レストラン・休憩所 - ‬8 min walk - ‪ナシ20形食堂車 - ‬9 min walk - ‪拳ラーメン - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Host.a Umekoji Akari pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Host.a Umekoji Akari? > As of Oct 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Host.a Umekoji Akari on Nov 9, 2025 start from CA $247.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hosta-Umekoji-Akari.h26695222.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Host.a Umekoji Akari? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Host.a Umekoji Akari? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Host.a Umekoji Akari? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Host.a Umekoji Akari located? > Located in Shimogyo Ward, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Umekoji Park and Shijo Street. Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 6 minutes by foot and Tanbaguchi Station is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Host.a Umekoji Akari Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.4/10 Amenities ### 7.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 5.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Masahiko May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 価格と風情が大変満足でした。 清掃もしっかりされてました。 古い建物ですので、二階の足音などは気になりましたが、満足です。 家族連れの旅行でしたので、夕食の場所に少し困りました。 ##### Masahiko Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ri Jan 3, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 玄関にゴミが落ちていたり、部屋の隅には埃が溜まっていた。髪の毛もところどころ落ちていた。加湿空気清浄機もあるが、内部が掃除されておらず使える状態ではなかった。お箸も洗ったのか？って思える状態のものもあった。日本人には気になるところがたくさんあったが広さやネットフリックスを自由に見られる所は良い。 ##### Ri Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nohga-Hotel-Kiyomizu-Kyoto.h69673755.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Gran-Ms-Kyoto.h8962891.Hotel-Information) > > [Cross Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-CROSS-HOTEL-KYOTO.h27026975.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Canvas-Kyoto-Nijo.h59440545.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kyoto.h1406680.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h7281376.Hotel-Information) > > [Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Randor-Residential-Hotel-Kyoto-Suites.h42442448.Hotel-Information) > > [Rihga Gran Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-RIHGA-GRAN-KYOTO.h38953457.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ms-Plus-Shijo-Omiya.h16621109.Hotel-Information) > > [Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miyako-Hotel-Kyoto-Hachijo.h26999.Hotel-Information) > > [Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Suiran.h10345050.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Kyoto.h37609460.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Bekkan Kawanoiori](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momijiya-Bekkan-Kawanoiori.h15431581.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Mitsui-Kyoto.h57209082.Hotel-Information) > > [hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-MONday-Kyoto-Karasuma-Dori.h39192199.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Vischio-Kyoto-By-GRANVIA.h30990875.Hotel-Information)  > > [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Brighton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Brighton-Hotel.h919.Hotel-Information) > > [nol kyoto sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nol-Kyoto-Sanjo.h45003003.Hotel-Information) > > [Ace Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-Kyoto.h45895767.Hotel-Information) > > [SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-SOLARIA-Nishitetsu-Hotel-Kyoto-Premier.h17040479.Hotel-Information) > > [Noku Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Noku-Kyoto.h12714915.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL M’s EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-Ms-EST-KYOTO-STATION-SOUTH.h23513455.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Gallery](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Gallery.h9795712.Hotel-Information) > > [Miru Kyoto Nishiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miru-Kyoto-Nishiki.h24201327.Hotel-Information)