International Guest House Tani House

“Prawdziwa perła wśród japońskich noclegów, prowadzona przez bardzo miłą właścicielkę.”

The old house sits in the middle of a bamboo garden, and from the moment you enter you feel the good spirit of the place. The owner was very, very nice, and toward the end of the stay she presented us with traditional Japanese tea. Every morning she brought a multi‑sentence breakfast that was included in the price, along with juices, coffee, and traditional Japanese tea. If you’re looking for an exclusive hotel, this isn’t the right spot. But if you’re a traveler who wants to feel Japan as much as possible, it’s the perfect, unique place for you. You can get to the city center by city bus in about 30 minutes straight from the house. Nearby is a Buddhist temple, an onsen, and opposite the onsen a atmospheric Japanese eatery. The walls are dark, the doors are sliding, so it depends on which neighbors you get. You can always sleep with earplugs. There is one toilet and one shower for about 10 people, but I never had a problem with availability. Payment is only in cash, plus a city tax of 200 yen per day per person. The rooms were a bit dusty.

Kacper·2 settimane fa

“Es war eine tolle Erfahrung, mit Einblicken in echtes japanisches Leben.”

Tani House is a sweet, old Japanese house located in a quiet area surrounded by other residential buildings, not a typical tourist spot. Mrs. Tani was very hospitable and helpful. The accommodation was somewhat dirty in a few places, especially the bathroom.

Salomé·Un mese fa

“Friendly host and great exposure to real traditional Japanese experience”

It’s a very traditional house, and it’s nice to experience that while in Kyoto. The host was very friendly and I felt very welcomed. It’s also close to Funaokayama, the perfect spot to view Gozan no Okuribi in August. The house is very old, so in summer there can be bugs from outside—again, not what I expected, but understandable.

Jiasheng·Un mese fa

I loved the genuine Japanese vibe, far from Western idealisation. It was Roots, but the real highlight was Tani, a truly adorable, generous, and touching human being. Her breakfasts were delicious, and we even received a small gift when we left. The guest house is old-fashioned, but well‑maintained, though it could be a touch cleaner. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s a solid spot in a very quiet neighbourhood. Bring mosquito repellent!

Betty·Un mese fa

“Un petit morceau de vie à la japonaise”

This little 103‑year‑old house is run by a woman and her daughter who greet guests with great care and kindness. Anyone looking for authentic lodging away from the beaten path will appreciate it. It’s very quiet and we slept well. The bus to the station is direct. Breakfast was superb. My daughters got a small gift at departure, and I received tea. A lovely moment in this tiny house hidden among bamboo. Thanks to our hosts!

Sophie·2 mesi fa