Karasuma Oike is the transfer center where the Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line intersect. It connects to the Hankyu Kyoto Line, Keihan Main Line, Randen/Sagano Line, and is equipped with many Kyoto City bus routes that pass through here, covering almost Kyoto. Most of the cherry blossom and maple viewing spots are also very convenient to and from Kyoto Station. In a business area dominated by office buildings, the accommodation environment is actually quite comfortable and not too noisy.
⭐Hotel accommodation options around Karasuma Oike in Kyoto
Karasuma Oike in Kyoto is adjacent to Shijo Karasuma, and is also home to many financial institutions and office buildings. In addition to convenient transportation, there are also many chain and convenience stores. Although there is no lively shopping area, there are many museums located here. The accommodation environment is relatively quiet and comfortable. Mid-level star hotels and chain business hotels are the main accommodation choices. Serviced apartments of well-known chain brands have also set up bases here.
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▲ Kyoto Karasuma Oike is a transfer center where the Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line and Tozai Line cross. (source:Kyoto City Tourism Association)
Newly opened mid-level star hotel
THE ROYAL PARK HOTEL ICONIC KYOTO・The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 125
- Opening year: 2022
THE ROYAL PARK HOTEL ICONIC Kyoto will open for business on April 2022, 4. The high-end ICONIC brand of the "THE Series" of Royal Park Hotels and Resorts will enter Kyoto for the first time. The newly built 1-story building provides 9 rooms and suites. The room space starts from 125 square meters, and there are coffee bars, meditation areas, dessert workshops, restaurants and other facilities in the hotel.
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Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku・Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 106
- Opening year: 2021
Shine Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku officially opened for business on June 2021, 6. It adopts a fusion of old and new buildings that combine the century-old Kyomachiya. It consists of three buildings: the Kyomachiya reception space, the Western-style guest room building, and the public bath building. Guests can enjoy restaurants, In public spaces such as bars and reading rooms, you can experience the traditional cultural atmosphere of Kyomachiya, and you can enjoy modern and innovative facilities in the rooms and large baths.
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Park Hotel Kyoto Oike
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- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 114
- Opening year: 2021
Park Hotel Kyoto opened for business on March 2021, 3. It was formerly the Kyoto Oike Customized Hotel that opened in 16. It was later transferred to Park Hotel Group and Apricot Capital and became the successor hotel.Park Hotel Hong KongAs the second brand base, The Corner cafe and bar are opened in the hotel, as well as a gym, coin-operated self-service laundry and other facilities. The hotel provides 112 rooms and 2 suites.
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Newly opened serviced apartment accommodation
MIMARU Happy Home Suite Kyoto Central． MIMARU Suites Kyoto Central
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 19
- Opening year: 2023
MIMARU Suites Kyoto Chuo opened on June 2023, 6, and the MIMARU Suites series continuesShijo KarasumaAfter the second Kyoto base, it focuses on two-bedroom service apartments with super large space. The 19 apartments in the whole building provide a unified space of 85 square meters. The communication space between the kitchen and the Japanese room, as well as separate bedrooms with their own privacy.
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The latest chain business hotel to open
insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike． insomnia KYOTO OIKE
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 3 stars
- Total number of rooms: 88
- Opening year: 2023
Insomnia Hotel Kyoto Oike will open on September 2023, 9. It will be reopened after a new renovation and rebranding. It will become the first base of the new hotel brand insomnia. It focuses on 29-hour free lounge service and unlimited supply of various types of food at any time. Beverages, breads and snacks are provided, while having the accommodation features of a Japanese-style business hotel with small rooms, affordable prices and convenient transportation.
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Kyoto Sanjo Prince Smart Hotel. Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 3 stars
- Total number of rooms: 137
- Opening year: 2022
The Prince Smart Hotel Sanjo Kyoto opened on April 2022, 4. The new affordable hotel brand under the Prince Hotel Group will continue toShijo Omiya, KyotoThe second brand base is located near the Kyoto City Hall-mae Station of the Kyoto Subway. It provides 105 twin rooms and 32 double rooms. It combines facial recognition to provide mobile phone keys, self-service check-in and luggage storage, which you can experience during your stay. Accommodation services that combine smart speakers, smart mirrors, service robots, electronic signage and other smart devices.
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Serviced apartments: fully equipped family-friendly accommodation
There are not many serviced apartment options in the Karasuma Oike area of Kyoto, but the famous MIMARU Home Inn, Tokyu Stay and other chain brands have settled here, which are quite reassuring and safe choices.
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Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma・Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 3 stars
- Total number of rooms: 182
- Opening year: 2017
Tokyu STAY Kyoto Sanjo Karasuma Main Building opened for business on November 2017, 11, becoming the first stronghold of the Tokyu STAY brand in Kyoto. Annexes were opened diagonally opposite the main building every other year. The two buildings provide a total of 27 guest rooms, each equipped with laundry facilities There is an all-in-one de-dryer and microwave oven, and most room types are equipped with a kitchenette. In front of the main building is a Kyomachiya-style restaurant. Both the main building and the first floor of the annex have a rest space that provides free coffee and tea bags.
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Boutique design: a unique Kyoto-style hotel
Ace Hotel Kyoto. Ace Hotel Kyoto
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 4 stars
- Total number of rooms: 213
- Opening year: 2020
Ace Hotel Kyoto opened for business on June 2020, 6. The American Ace Hotel brand is the first brand base in Asia. Kengo Kuma designed the architectural exterior design. It is located near Karasuma Oike subway station, combining the old Kyoto Central Telephone Office and the 11th floor The new building is high-rise, and the rooms are in a Japanese minimalist style. There is a green garden between the old and new buildings. There are many restaurants and retail stores on the first floor. Non-resident guests can also come here to browse and enjoy coffee or meals. .
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Business chain: cost-effective and affordable accommodation options
There are many affordable chain business hotel accommodation options around Karasuma Oike, including the Prince Smart Hotel.Kyoto Sanjostore, Yongan InternationalKyoto SanjoShop, Unizo HotelKarasuma Oikestore, as well as M’s Hotel seriesNijo Castle Oike,Sanjo Omiya,Three KingdomsWait for the base.
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Wing On International Premium Hotel Kyoto Sanjo. Hotel Wing International Premium Kyoto Sanjo
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 3 stars
- Total number of rooms: 88
- Opening year: 2021
Wing On International Premium Hotel Kyoto Sanjo will open in 2021. It is located next to the Sanjo Keihan Station where the Kyoto Subway and the Keihan Main Line intersect.Kyoto Shijo TorimaruThe second base in Kyoto, which belongs to the high-end brand of WING International Hotel Group, combines high-end catering and accommodation as the brand appeal, providing double (19/22/27㎡) and triple room types (22/29㎡).
HOTEL UNIZO Kyoto Karasuma Oike・HOTEL UNIZO Kyoto Karasuma Oike
- Reservation:agoda discount rate|booking.com
- Star rating: 3 stars
- Total number of rooms: 317
- Opening year: 2020
Traffic information and surrounding environment of Karasuma Oike in Kyoto🚖
Karasuma-Oike Station is the transfer center where the Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line intersect. You can take the bus directly to various Kyoto Metro stations. There is a Limousine Bus "Karasuma-Oike" stop sign next to Exit 3. You can also Take the bus to and from Kansai International Airport quickly. In addition, Karasuma-Oike Station is only one stop away from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, and is only two stops away from the Keihan Main Line. Whether you take the Hankyu Kyoto Line or Keihan Main Line, it is very convenient to travel to and from Osaka City.
The Karasuma-Oike area in Kyoto is centered on Oike-dori Avenue and Karasuma-Oike Station. Next to it is the Kyoto International Manga Museum and the Kyoto Cultural Museum. Oike-dori is the venue for Japan's three major festivals, the "Gion Festival", and borders Higashiyama District and Yamashina District to the east. It is adjacent to the famous tourist attractions Nijo Castle and Arashiyama Electric Railway to the west. In addition, many Kyoto City bus routes will pass through here. You can take the subway, transfer to multiple private railways, and use various bus routes to go to most of the cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Maple viewing spots.
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▲ Kyoto Nijo Castle is surrounded by the Kyoto Subway and many railway lines, making transportation very convenient.
▲ Karasuma Oike is the transfer center between the Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line. It is adjacent to Kyoto City Hall to the east and Nijo Castle to the west. (source:JR Tokai Shinkansen)
