NISSHO BESSO, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Wooden Building
Nissho Besso is housed in a two-story wooden building from the Edo era, originally a wealthy merchant's home. The 18 rooms feature tatami flooring, traditional futon bedding, and private bathrooms. Options include 8, 10, or 12.5-tatami mat rooms, each with air conditioning, a fridge, and a flat-screen TV. Two budget rooms share a bathroom.
Public Bath & Hot Springs
The basement has public baths with equal capacity for men and women, equipped with a Kohmeiseki hot spring tub and two Shigara-yaki pottery tubs. Since 2021, the baths include microbubble generators ('Mira Bath' and 'Mirable Shower Head') for stress relief.
Kyoto's Heart Location
The hotel is a 6-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and 500 meters from Honnoji Temple. Nearby landmarks include Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.5 km), Nishiki Market (1.5 km), and Kyoto International Manga Museum (0.5 km). Osaka Itami Airport is 39 km away.
Meals & Sustainability
Most room plans include breakfast and dinner. The hotel emphasizes sustainability with initiatives like eco-toilet paper, well water usage, and waste separation. Guests can participate in workshops on traditional furoshiki (wrapping cloth) techniques.
Traditional Kyoto Experience
Rooms preserve historic details, with sliding doors, seasonal decor, and garden views in some suites. The tea room in the Deluxe Suite overlooks a garden. The hotel supports local culture through kimono-clad staff, seasonal flower arrangements, and Kyoto-made crafts.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Dressing area
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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