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SANTOUAN

三塔庵

A quiet hilltop inn in Higashiyama overlooking all of Kyoto

★ 2.0TrustYou 92/100 · 33 reviews|Kyoto
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ABOUT

About this ryokan

🌇A quiet hilltop inn in Higashiyama overlooking all of Kyoto

Kyoto · Santouan

A small inn atop Higashiyama
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A small inn atop Higashiyama

  • 🏯Santouan sits in a quiet spot high in Higashiyama, between Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji.
  • 🍁The garden shows off every season: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn leaves and occasional snow in winter.
  • 🌿Vegetables grown in the inn’s own garden are used in the meals.
Panoramic views of Kyoto
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Panoramic views of Kyoto

  • 🌆Perched at the top of the hill, the inn looks out over the whole city.
  • 🗼At night you can see Kyoto Tower and the city lights.
  • 🍂In autumn you can take in both the garden foliage and the colors across Kyoto.
Single and twin rooms
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Single and twin rooms

  • 🛏️Guest rooms are on the second floor, in single and twin configurations.
  • 🚿Every room has a unit bath and refrigerator, plus air-conditioning, heating and Wi-Fi.
  • 👘Yukata, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, razor, toothbrush and hair dryer are provided; yukata come in one unisex size.
Two-tier bento breakfast
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Two-tier bento breakfast

  • 🍱Breakfast is a hearty two-tier bento served with rice cooked in an earthenware pot.
  • 🍚The rice is Omi rice, accompanied by a fish dish and house-made rolled omelet.
  • 🥗Simmered vegetables, fresh salad, miso soup and special pickles round it out.
Obanzai and grated-yam rice dinner
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Obanzai and grated-yam rice dinner

  • 🥢Dinner features obanzai, Kyoto home cooking: four daily dishes of seasonal vegetables.
  • 🍚It finishes with the inn’s signature tororo (grated yam) rice, with brown or white rice to choose from.
  • 📝Allergies and other requests can be discussed when booking.
Dining room, café and bar
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Dining room, café and bar

  • 🪟The ground-floor dining room has large windows looking onto the garden and the city.
  • ☕From 12:00 to 17:00 it runs as a café serving Uji matcha, coffee, curry rice and more.
  • 🍸From 20:00 to 24:00 it becomes a bar with cocktails, whisky, sake and other drinks.
Garden terrace and shared spaces
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Garden terrace and shared spaces

  • 🌳Barbecues can be enjoyed on the garden terrace.
  • 🛋️The second floor has a multipurpose space guests can use freely.
  • 🏪A convenience store is a 7–8 minute walk away.
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Nearby sights and access

  • ⛩️Ryozen Museum of History is 1 minute on foot, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka 3 minutes, Kodai-ji 4, Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine 5, Kiyomizu-dera 7 and Yasaka Shrine 10.
  • 🚌From Kyoto Station take city bus 206 to Higashiyama Yasui, then walk 15 minutes; Kiyomizu-michi stop is also 15 minutes on foot.
  • 🚗It is 5 minutes by car from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. On-site parking is ¥2,000 per night (15:00–10:00), requested when booking; the entrance road is narrow and steep.
Single and twin rooms
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Single and twin rooms

  • 🛏️Guest rooms are on the second floor, in single and twin configurations.
  • 🚿Every room has a unit bath and refrigerator, plus air-conditioning, heating and Wi-Fi.
  • 👘Yukata, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, razor, toothbrush and hair dryer are provided; yukata come in one unisex size.
Two-tier bento breakfast
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Two-tier bento breakfast

  • 🍱Breakfast is a hearty two-tier bento served with rice cooked in an earthenware pot.
  • 🍚The rice is Omi rice, accompanied by a fish dish and house-made rolled omelet.
  • 🥗Simmered vegetables, fresh salad, miso soup and special pickles round it out.

Santouan pairs sweeping Kyoto views and a seasonal garden with easy walks to Kiyomizu-dera and the Higashiyama sights. There are no hot springs or large baths, rooms have unit baths, and the inn is a 15-minute uphill walk from the nearest bus stops.

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Property Location With a stay at Kyoto Higashiyama SANTOUAN in Kyoto (Sannenzaka Ninenzaka), you'll be steps from Ryozen Museum of History and Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine. This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Seiryuji Temple and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hokanji Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wi…Read more ↓

Property Location With a stay at Kyoto Higashiyama SANTOUAN in Kyoto (Sannenzaka Ninenzaka), you'll be steps from Ryozen Museum of History and Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine. This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Seiryuji Temple and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hokanji Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Business Amenities Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Dining Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/caf�. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Ryozen Museum of History - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Sannenzaka Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Ryozen Kannon War Memorial - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Seiryuji Temple - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Hokanji Temple - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Kodaiji Temple - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Kiyomizu Temple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Jisyu Shrine - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Maruyama Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi Yasaka Shrine - 1 km / 0.6 mi Chion-in Temple - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Gion Corner - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Kenninji Temple - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Shoren-in Temple - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi The preferred airport for Kyoto Higashiyama SANTOUAN is Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51.2 km / 31.8 mi

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

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ACCESS

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♨ Central Kyoto · 65 ryokan in this onsen town

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

  • Parking lot
  • Air conditioner
  • Executive lounge
  • High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

Good to know

Children and extra beds Infant age: 0 Child age: 0-0

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at SANTOUAN?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is SANTOUAN located?
It is in Kyoto. Address: 19 Seikanji-ryozancho Higashiyama-ku.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

Traveler ratings

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92/100

33 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

From 15:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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