Since I went to Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing in 2013, I opened a new house in the Kujo area the year before.Almonte Guest HouseAfter that, I became familiar with Kyoto, a place that can be called the "post railway station." Except for the famous Toji Temple, there are not many places of interest in the Kujo area. It can provide space for many new hotels and enjoy convenient transportation Under the circumstances, during the peak season for cherry blossom viewing, it is highly recommended to come here to find a hotel for accommodation. (→QueryHotel special rates)
The location of the hotel
Sakura Terrace is located next to Exit 2 of Kujo Station on the Kyoto Metro. You can reach the hotel when you leave the station. If you are pulling large luggage, it is recommended that you take the elevator from Exit 4 and cross the road to reach the hotel immediately.In fact, the hotel is about 500 meters away from Kyoto Station. If your feet allow it, you can actually walk directly from Kyoto Station without having to take the subway up and down!
In addition to taking the nearby subway to travel to various scenic spots, the "Dashiqiao" bus stop is next to the hotel, with buses 202, 207, and 208 passing by, making it easy to reach the scenic spots in the Dongshan area.At that time, we took the JR from Osaka to Kyoto Station early in the morning. After transferring to the subway to the hotel, we immediately took the bus to Tofukuji Temple for a one-day maple viewing trip. There was no time wasting in traffic!
Opened in 2013, Sakura Terrace provides Japanese-style facilities such as a large public bath and toilet. The rooms are Western-style beds and another room of the same series.Sakura Terrace The Gallery, Continued its new opening in 2015. It is only about 150 meters away from Kyoto Station. The distance is closer but the price is slightly higher. You can also include it as a reference for booking.
Newly opened hotels in Kyoto over the years:
▲ The exterior of the hotel building, the left side is facing Toji Temple, there is a room with a terrace, and the right side is the exit 2 of Kujo Station.
▲ The buildings around the hotel are generally low and low, and there is a bus stop next to it, which is very convenient to go to the scenic spots in Dongshan area.
▲ Opposite the hotel is Exit 4 of Kujo Subway Station, and there is an elevator to take.
Sakura Terrace is a 9-storey building with 204 rooms in total, offering 8 types of rooms:
– Standard Double Standard Double Room: 71 rooms, 18㎡
– Standard Twin Standard two-bed room: 42 rooms, 19㎡
– Superior Double Superior Double Room: 56 rooms, 19㎡
– Deluxe Twin Superior two-bed room: 15 rooms, 22㎡
– Balcony Twin: 6 rooms, 30㎡
– Corner Double: 8 rooms, 27㎡
– Triple Room: 5 rooms, 30 square meters
– Universal Room: 1 room, 30㎡
The Sakura Terrace room starts from 18 square meters. Compared with the APA (アパホテル) chain hotel room, the average space is about 15 square meters. Although the difference is only about 3 square meters, the difference in space is very obvious. At least the larger bed is more comfortable. Large suitcases can also be opened easily.It can be said that APA is suitable for people who travel with backpacks, and Sakura Terrace can meet the needs of passengers with luggage.
This time we are staying in a Superior Double room type. With a little extra budget, we can have 1 square meter of space more than the standard double room, which means that there is an extra small balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows. You can see the sunset outside the window in the evening. I immediately felt that this is the most cost-effective room type, and it also fits the name of the hotel’s cherry blossom terrace! (→QueryHotel special rates)
▲ This time I stayed in the room on the highest floor.
▲The room has ample space for use, and there is a small living room space.
▲ Small sofa and humidifier.
▲ There is plenty of bathroom space. The faucet and shower head do not share water pipes, so there is no need to switch.
▲ The superior double room has multiple small balcony spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows.
▲ The high floors are specified when booking, and the scenery is beautiful!
Hotel public facilities
The main public facilities of the hotel are the indoor restaurant and outdoor bar in the lobby on the first floor, as well as two large baths separated by men and women.The restaurant can provide guests with a free drink every night. Whether sitting indoors or outdoors, it is quite relaxing. The separate large bathing area for men and women is also quite commendable. The environment is clean and well-equipped. Men provide saunas and women. There is a pottery bath, which is the difference between the two baths.
In addition, free full-space Wi-Fi, free hot water and ice machines, vending machines, coin-operated washing machines, etc., are all the equipment that a newly opened hotel should have. Of course, this hotel also has it all.
▲ Concise and comfortable restaurant area, outside is an open-air bar and seating area.
▲ The entrance to the public bath also has a simple design style.
▲ Photos of the large public baths on the official website.
Digression: Overloaded Kyoto Tourism Industry
When I checked in, I met a western tourist swearing at the counter, to the effect that "I called to ask if there is a room. After I walked over, I now tell me that there is no room?!", I saw that the counter was deadlocked for a long time. I don't know how to respond, I think it should be a language communication problem!
In recent years, tourism has developed rapidly in Kyoto. Friends living in the area mentioned: The service industry employees in Kyoto seem to have exceeded their capacity, and they have heard of unfriendly attitudes and conflicts with tourists.In addition to the people in Kyoto who have to think about how to deal with the rapid growth of tourists, travelers who admire Kyoto may consider avoiding the cherry blossom viewing season and appreciate the beauty of Kyoto in other seasons. It seems that it is also a good choice.
Conclusion
Sakura Terrace has an excellent location, close to subway and bus stations, and within a short walk to JR and Kintetsu stations. Arrangement of attractions is very simple, and compared with APA, the room space is more spacious, which is suitable for travelers with large luggage. On demand, we provide Western-style rooms and Japanese-style bath facilities to retain a little Japanese style, but still enjoy the experience of a modern hotel.
◎ Sakura Terrace.サクラテラス
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– Address: 〒601-8047 1-1 Karasumacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto City (next to subway Kujo Station)
– Phone: +81 75 692 1112
– Fax: +81 75 692 1118
– Official website: http://www.sakuraterrace.jp/
