Sakura Terrace

A great hotel with beautiful rooms, some with balconies. The hotel is located at a major intersection, very central to bus and train, and not far from Kyoto station. There is a very good breakfast with both Japanese and Western dishes. In the evening you get one free drink per guest (with or without alcohol) and you can have tea (hot and cold). The hotel also has washing machines and dryers for laundry.

Great boutique hotel with quick access to Kujo Station on the Kyoto Metro. Kujo is just one stop south of Kyoto station so easy to navigate and exit quickly. They call it an adult only hotel because of the onsen and nightly welcome drink in the lobby. There are non alcoholic options as well. You can relax in the lobby area which also has a reading library or take your drink up to your room. The onsen in the hotel is a nice bonus. The rooms are comfy. The beds are firm which some may not like. Free self serve laundry in the 4th floor available 24 hours a day is a nice perk. The machines can get busy but jet lag had us waking up at 5am so machines were empty!

Likes:|- Live Music Performance every nights at the Cafe Downstairs.|Loved it!!!!||- Room is clean. Good size. Reasonable Price. ||- Onsen. ❤️❤️||- Free Coffee all day and Free alcoholic drinks 1 person each every nights!! 🍻||Dislikes:|- No walk-in Breakfast?!?!?!|I usually don't buy Breakfast in advance.|Sometimes I eat out. Sometimes I do Fasting.||Here, although it says you can buy Breakfast on the spot. But in fact you can't!!! |For my case, I stayed here 3 nights.|The first 2 morning I can't manage to get the breakfast, only get it on the 3rd.|It's super weird.||- Although it's great providing free coffee all day, but usually the whole day we were out so normally we won't need it.|The time we need it most is in the morning.|But there is no coffee in-room, only Tea, which is quite common for Japan.|But that free coffee corner downstairs is closed in the Morning because it's in the Breakfast Area, so no Coffee in the morning!!! |And since you can't get into the Breakfast Area no matter how rich you are. It always become problem when it can't be fixed with money...|Of course you can buy Coffee Bottle from the Vending Machine and come back to the room and boil it with boiler.. but come on, you say it's a Hotel for Adult, not for Teenager!!!||- There is a nice Bar at the cafe.|And since they provide great Live Music every nights, and of course it's Kyoto, I automatically expect some nice Sake.||After finish 1 free beer, |there r nice looking bottles at the back bar.|Tried to ask 3 staff wanted to drink them, they can't give me answer until the manager said those Bottles are just for show!!! 🤣|That's why when I tried to ask for Sake, the staff tried to offer me Shochu instead. Wtf..|When someone offer you Shochu when you ask for Nihonshu that person doesn't belong at the Bar.... 😡|It's an insult to the Customer..||So in the end the Staff gave me room-temperature Sake, which is used for the free drink meant for their Cocktail Menu.||Conclusion: |My feeling is genuine.|But Free Stuff is always Double-Edged Sword, and Afterall, it's not free, it's already calculated into the Room Charge.|But people love options.|Here is like an Elementary School where u queue for free drink and the staff becomes confused when u order for more cos there is no additional menu provided!!!||And do fix the Breakfast Problem!!! |I know sometimes your Breakfast Place is full, but sometimes I see lots of empty seats. |Do booking in time-slot Format!!

The rooms were nice and pretty big! But not very many outlets. The smoking section was nice. The lobby was super cool and had a lot going on Everytime I walked by. They give you 1 free drink from the bar everyday. They let us check out late which was super helpful. It was in a great area within walking distance of the bullet train station and of many temples.

Stayed here for a few nights and honestly wish we'd stayed longer. - Spacious rooms, perhaps the biggest I've ever stayed in while in Japan, with all the amenities you'd expect. - Great service and welcoming hotel staff, helpful with checking in and leaving. Very clean and the place feels like you're in a high-end luxury hotel with its decor. - Incredible location, only a few minutes' walk or one subway stop from Kyoto station, heaps of restaurants around. - No kids allowed, which after some of the places we've stayed on this trip, this was an absolute blessing. Place was so quiet and relaxing.

Near Kyoto station (10 mins walk) and Shijo station (1 min walk) Room was good, I love lounge at 1st floor. You can sit and work here & enjoy free coffee in day till night you can choose 1 drinks every night and enjoy live music. Free laundry 🧺 suggest to do in the morning So reasonable price right? Please try! It won’t let you disappoint for sure 👍

We stayed here on the Kyoto leg of our holiday and it was honestly the best hotel we had picked the entire trip. Location is directly outside Kujō station (1 stop south of Kyoto), super convenient! Venue had a free welcome drink every evening from 6pm which was a great way to start the night; on that, the common areas are really well set up, aesthetically pleasing and a great location to unwind before bed, or sit for a drink before heading out. Will be staying here again for sure

This hotel was an amazing stay. The lobby/bar was beautiful. They provided free drinks (coffee/tea/water) and 1 free alcoholic drinks every night which is awesome. They also have live music every night! The room was spacious and it was super convenient that the place is right next to the subway. My only issue is the wifi doesn’t work in the room only in the lobby. That and weirdly there are no outlets by the bed to charge your phone

I booked Sakura Terrace on a whim the night before we headed from Tokyo to Kyoto. I made sure I booked a hotel that was relatively close to the Kyoto train station to avoid having to get a taxi. Sakura is the perfect location, 2 blocks from the train station. It was walking distance, about a 5-10 minute walk depending if you're hauling your luggage with you. Oh, and there's a 711 on your way to the hotel! Winning. We were surprised when we arrived at Sakura. It looked nicer than the pictures when we initially booked. This hotel is well designed with very welcoming and cozy common areas. One of the best things that we appreciated about this hotel was the coffee station. It's unique and you get to choose your coffee beans and grind them yourself with a manual coffee grinder and drip your own coffee. They also offer a welcoming drink every day at 5pm. Pretty cool! We enjoyed our stay here and were sad to leave for our next destination. Sakura is very convenient, and we had a good night stay here. Would stay here again next time we come to Japan and visit Kyoto. Perfect location and excellent hotel!

I loved our stay at Sakura Terrace. The location is very convenient. It's within walking distance to Kyoto Station but there is also a metro stop just outside the hotel. Everyone spoke English well and the check in process was smooth. After checking in at the reception, you head over to the machines to pay for the tourist tax and to obtain additional key cards, if needed. The rooms were clean and it was quite spacious (by Japanese standards) even with our luggage all spread out. There's also a small balcony with a table and chairs outside; though it was too hot out for us to enjoy it : ( The lobby was large and a great area just to chill out. In the evening, the TV in the lobby will showcase the live music playing at the restaurant at their sister hotel which is about a 5 minute walk away. By showing your room key, you can also redeem an alcoholic drink at the lobby bar (at this hotel and their sister hotel). Coffee/tea is self-serve and readily available. Amenities also include a public bath (onsen) within the hotel. I also took advantage of the free laundry services. I would definitely stay here again!

Talk about trendy! Modern and comfortable rooms, hotel onsen for guests only, free drink at the bar every night. And that beautiful outdoor terrace, lit up with twinkling lights! I can almost imagine six beautiful strangers getting to know each other intimately within these walls like some sort of...Sakura Terrace House. Okay, so Netflix reality show plug aside, Sakura Terrace is such a relaxing atmosphere. It's as if its purpose is to make you avoid as much inconvenience as possible. It's priced decently and serviced well. Even its location, right at the corner of a subway station entrance, makes things so easy. Our travel in and around Kyoto was so much more convenient with our hotel was just above the station. The rooms all have the signature Japanese cleanliness and minimalistic style and ours had a lovely balcony. However, the highlights are the communal areas, the main being the large lounge in the lobby. With plush seating and casual atmosphere, guests can prop up their feet and even wander around in their bathrobes. Ideal, considering there are indoor baths for guests on the same floor and who wants to put on clothes after that? The indoor onsen wasn't particularly memorable but the fact that the hotel had one sure was. Soaking away your worries and overworked feet every night in boiling water was a type of bliss I wish I had back home. To soothe your worries away even further, you are allowed one free drink every night from the sleek lounge bar between 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Yes, alcoholic drinks are included in their menu. Signature cocktails, local beers, and, my new favourite drink, Japanese fruit (mostly plum) wine mixed with club soda. We mostly hung out in the lounge but if it wasn't raining, we would've gladly crossed over to the beautiful namesake terrace just outside. Perfect place to soak in some sun during the day or enjoy the crisp night air surrounded by whimsical strings of lights. Seriously, is there a more perfect evening? Steaming away in an indoor hot spring, kicking back with a Mojito on a beautiful terrace, and feeling the night breeze gently tickle you from under your bathrobe. And it's something you can experience every evening, right here, at Sakura Terrace. (13/100) - 2019

Great hotel, conveniently located 5 minutes from Kyoto station. We booked our hotel through Expedia superior room with balcony. Decently priced as Kyoto can get a little pricey. If you're booking ahead book to include breakfast already its cheaper. I contemplated and didn't get it, regretted it because we ended up paying 1600 yen per person. Pretty good selection for a breakfast buffet. Both Japanese style and western style. Come early limited options after about 9am. Rooms we decent size very clean. Nice to have a balcony we were rewarded with great sunsets. Beds were comfy. Also bonus to have a public onsen. I took advantage and used it everyday we stayed at the hotel. Also free laundry facilities, which we also took advantage of. They give you a free welcome drink every night at the restaurant. Overall, good experience.

Great place to stay when visiting Kyoto! Staff is extremely user friendly and helpful. They all speak some English, which was definitely helpful. They have a lounge that offers self-service water, juices, coffee and hot tea. Our beds were turned down every day and towels changed out. My husband and I stayed for 3 days and 4 nights. It was centrally located go shopping, dining, and the main train station. They also offer one complimentary alcoholic beverage per night, per person. They have a public bath, laundry room, and gym. They style is more modern and the room was definitely larger than most hotels we have stayed in....we are used to APA hotels that don't offer any walking room, hope that helps you imagine our normal expectations. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.

Planned to stay here a couple nights but decided to extend our stay by an extra 2 nights bc it was such an awesome experience, relaxing, and with location that cannot be beat. Location: Short walk from Kyoto station, subway stop right outside hotel, bus stops all around provide easy access to most of Kyoto. Additionally within 2-3 blocks of Sakura are several small Izakayas and a Nepalese restaurant (which has many vegetarian options) Rooms: the rooms were super clean and spacious for Japan standards. Did not feel cramped at all. Bed was comfortable and easy to get good nights sleep for all the exploration during the day. Service: they do have English speaking staff and they provide superb service, Amenities: first off they have a full bar with free drinks every night. Large lounge/bar area for maximum relaxation. Have a public bath area which was yet another avenue for relaxation in this very nice hotel.

Tiny rooms, prime location, decent prices, and public baths in the main floor! I loved this place! As expected with most Japanese hotels, this one had small rooms. We got a double with what felt like a large full... or whatever would be in between a full and a queen sized bed. LOL. It wasn't very spacious, but it was clean and comfortable. Wasn't planning to lounge in it so I didn't mind. The location of this hotel was also prime! Literally a few minutes walk from the Kyoto Station , which is nice when you have luggage. No need to transfer trains after getting off the Shinkansen. Also makes it super easy for local travel and exploration as well. The station also provides numerous eateries! Sushi, green tea cafes, McDs, bakers... you get it. The public bath was awesome. After getting used to being naked around everyone for so long, you don't even notice anymore. They have the Japanese style showers with a hot bath and a ice cold bath. This was my first time jumping back and forth between the two and let me just say, I had some amazing sleep those nights. Probably because I kept putting my body into a shock. Whoops. On a serious note, it was a super awesome thing to have after a long day out exploring. Checking in and out are super easy! Quick too. Front desk speaks English. Free alcoholic drinks, coffee, and teas for guests. If Yelp is helping you decide, just book it! 5 stars from me! Quick Tips: 1. There's a check out machine that gets you in your way in less than a minute. Super easy. 2. Trains and a taxi port within feet of the lobby. Very convenient.

Close to Kyoto station, the rooms were very nice and the service was amazing. Everyone who worked there went above and beyond to make the experience great. A+ After already traveling through Japan for a week it was nice to have a free washer and drier to use which was located inside their cardio gym which is just outside a nice lounge with free coffee and tea. My wife and I rented bikes nearby and after exhausting ourselves decided to eat dinner at the hotel restaurant. Usually hotel restaurants are expensive and not very good, that is definitely not the case here. Two free Welcome drinks every night with live music made the experience very nice, and the food was surprisingly good and cheap! Highly highly recommended.

The hotel is very reasonably priced, the rooms are clean and spacious. They have many nice free perks including: 1 free alcoholic drink per day, free tea/coffee, a Japanese style public bath/hot tub. To top it off, their restaurant is amazing! The food is great and it's honestly priced at about half of what the should charge. We paid 1000 Yen for a steak dinner with live music, plus a free drink!

Kyoto is busy this time of year- cherry blossoms. It was hard for me to book a hotel so when I found this one free I booked it. Great location. Exit 2 of the kujo subway is right outside the hotel walkway. Its also not much of a walk to Kyoto station if you want to save 2 bucks. The hotel has a welcome drink from 6pm and they don't skimp. Hubby and I had a tequila sunrise and violet sake mixed drink our first night. We booked a double bed room. Spacious enough for suitcases once we moved the table and chairs on the side. Not much variety as far as food places close. 2 convenience stores- 7/11 and family mart. The avanti building a couple blocks toward Kyoto station has a few restaurants in their basement level. Even a McDonalds! Check this place out! Oh forgot to add....laundry room on 4th floor...two dryers and three washers. Detergent available at front desk. We made use of this with our long trip.

This hotel is almost amazing! First of all its a big room, second of all they have great breakfast! And they have baths for women and men separatly. They have one free drink every night, they offer a simple dinner, the room is fresch and clean, the beds are great, the toilet is clean and its very very close to a subeay. 5 steps outside the hotel. Close to centrum and 7 eleven ;)

Location is great since it's close by to the subway station. This was useful for us because it was close to the Kyoto main station. We spent a lot of time traveling through the different rail lines, JR Line, subways, electric rail, etc... Room is clean and it's huge in terms of Japanese standards. However, the bathroom is tiny. It reminds me of the cruise ship bathrooms. They even have the same door that opens outwards. They probably use the same door! They have free wifi, but it is a little slow. It's ok. It is a little choppy but I've definitely experienced worse in other places. We didn't eat here because it wasn't included in our room rate. They have a man made spring onsen at the hotel. We never got around to using it because we came back late from touring around. We were too tired. I can't comment on the quality of their amenities. The staff was ok. They were helpful but not super helpful compared to the hotel that we stayed at in Tokyo before coming to Kyoto. Decent spot for the price. Clean and a place to lay your head and shower while traveling. We found this place through Japan-guide.com which is super awesome! Super organized and makes it easy to travel around Japan. We booked the hotel through Expedia.

Great service and accommodating. They also had a washer and dryer. Location is fantastic since it is not so far off from the train station. There is also an Avanti mall close by if you need anything (toothpaste, sneakers etc). There is a 7-11 close by. We also found a ramen shop that is about a 5 minute walk away that locals go to. Our rooms bathroom was a little dank it had that old wet odor. Likely from the moisture not drying quick enough. We noticed that our towels took a very long time to dry. Otherwise we would've given this place a five.