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bracket. From Kyoto Station turn north off Shichijō-dōri two blocks before Horikawa (at
the faux-Greco building) and keep an eye out for the English sign.
RYOKAN SHIMIZU¥
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Shimogyō-ku; r per person from ¥5250; ; Kyoto Station, Karasuma central gate)
A short walk north
of Kyoto Station's Karasuma central gate, this friendly ryokan has a loyal following of
foreign guests, and for good reason: it's clean, well run and fun. Rooms are standard ry-
okan style with one difference: all have attached bathrooms and toilets. Bicycle rental is
available.
K'S HOUSE KYOTO¥
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Dotemachi-dōri, Shimogyō-ku; dm from ¥2300, s/d/tw per person from ¥3500/2900/2900; ; Kyoto Sta-
tion, Karasuma central gate, or Shichijō Station, Keihan line)
K's House is a large 'New Zealand-style'
guesthouse with both private and dorm rooms. The rooms are simple but adequate and
there are spacious common areas. The roof-top terrace, patio and attached bar-restaurant
make this a very sociable spot and a good place to meet other travellers and share inform-
ation.
MATSUBAYA RYOKAN¥
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ku; r per person from ¥4200; ; Kyoto Station, Karasuma central gate)
A short walk from Kyoto Sta-
tion, this newly renovated ryokan has clean, well-kept rooms and a management that is
used to foreign guests. Some rooms on the 1st floor look out on small gardens. Matsubaya
also has several serviced apartments in its adjoining Bamboo House section - these would
be great for anyone planning a longer stay in the city. Western (¥500 to ¥800) or Japanese
breakfast (¥1000) is available.
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APA HOTEL KYOTO EKIMAE¥¥
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sagaru, Nishinotōin-dōri, Shimogyō-ku; s/tw per person from ¥9500/9000; ; 5min walk from Kyoto
Station, Karasuma central gate)
This excellent business hotel is a good midpriced choice. Rooms
are on the large size, with firm, clean beds and unit baths. The staff are professional and
seem at ease dealing with foreign guests.
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