Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa. Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E
This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a fridge, and other amenities include a microwave and a stovetop. Housekeeping is not available.
THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and microwaves.
Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and bidets. This Kyoto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
11 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
JAPANING Hotel Sanjo
JAPANING Higashiyama Sanjo
JAPANING Sanjo
The Plum Kyoto E Kyoto
THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E Kyoto
JAPANING Hotel Higashiyama Sanjo
THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E Apartment
THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E Apartment Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E located?
Located in Higashiyama Ward, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Higashiyama Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
THE PLUM-Residence KYOTO E Reviews
7.8
Good
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Convenient location, clean, very roomy for party of two, but able to sleep four. Would be nicer if there was a TV and a bigger blanket for the full size bed.
관광지와의 위치가 탁월했습니다.
엘레베이터가 없어 불편했지만
가격대비 가성비가 좋았습니다.
화장실과 샤워 시설의 분리도
사용하기 좋았던 점입니다
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
3 Jan, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
禁煙の部屋なのにタバコ臭かった。特にトイレがタバコ臭くて気分が悪くなりました。
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
8/10 Good
HyeJin
29 Dec, 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
잘 다녀왔어요
위치가 좋습니다 기온거리를 걸어서 갈 수 있고 교토 어디든 가기 편합니다 로컬 시장내에 위치해 있는데 조용한 편입니다 호텔이라고 하기엔 시설이 모호합니다 좋은 air b&b 수준이라 생각하시면 됩니다 가격대비 가성비는 최고라고 생각합니다 셔틀은 미리 예약해야 이용할 수 있고, 온풍기는 좀 기다려야 나옵니다 바닥에 먼지 많고 온풍기엔 곰팡이 있습니다
Start to finish was easy. Self check in was easy to do. Room was clean. Check out was just as easy. When all you need is a place to sleep this was a great room. It was also an efficiency unit . Stove , fridge , laundry. The only thing I found unusual was the TV was in the bathroom. WiFi was so so. Location for visiting temples in Kyoto was excellent .
Got 2 rooms for a total of 7 family members. The check-in process can be a bit frustrating as it's all done via an on-site iPad rather than through a human. Use the check-in code you receive via email to begin the process and then have the iPad take pictures of either the passports or Japanese residency cards of each individual. Once you do this, you get 1 code to enter the building and another code to enter your room. Unfortunately, I never received confirmation emails that contained the check-in codes for our 2 rooms, but luckily the phone in the lobby dials directly to the main office where an employee was able to help us check in.
The rooms themselves are not your typical hotel rooms. Indeed, the building was an apartment building. No TV (I brought a projector, so it wasn't a problem for us), but you got separate rooms for the toilet and bath, fridge/microwave/washer/kitchenette, and lots of amenities. Rooms are clean and very secure. Doesn't have much floor space, but what budget hotel in Japan does? Pricing is competitive when you consider amenities, but standard hotels may be cheaper/better for some.
Location is top-notch, a 2-minute walk from the Higashiyama metro station and within close proximity to Yasaka Shrine, Heian Shrine, and Kiyomizudera and the adjacent shopping streets to the south.
Cons are the absolutely abysmal Wi-Fi (luckily I have a Japanese phone number) and lack of outlets for charging. Recommend you bring an extension cord.
Once inside, the place was good, but be careful: This hotel has NO staff. You have to check-in on your own with an iPad that's on the front desk. I could not get into the place after I checked in. It was separated with an automatic door locked with a keypad. I didn't understand how to use the dialing pad. It was so frustrating. I called them on the phone that was on the front desk but I couldn't get in. Finally, after I got mad, they offered to go to the hotel to explain how to use it but they would take over 30 minutes to get there. I was very upset. Finally after around 30 minutes I managed to open the door before the staff arrived. Although I got a great deal on this hotel, I would NOT recommend it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
6/10 Okay
SC, Singapore
26 Nov, 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't expect much
This hotel gave me mixed reactions. There is no reception for check-in, you need a smartphone to get your password via email. Luckily, a staff Drona(i think) was around and very helpful. In terms of size and amenities it was great because it had a well equipped kitchenette and a washing machine. A smartphone was also provided with free calls and internet access. Location was great with many convenience stores and MacDonald within 1 min walk. This helped for long stays.
However, the room doesn't have a TV in the room but in the toilet. The comforter covers were extremely dirty. The cups were not washed properly as there were coffee stains in them. Hot water for showering was intermittent.
Dit hotel lag op een prachtige locatie in Kyoto met de metro zo goed als naast de deur en enkele van de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden op nabije loopafstand. Staat van het hotel is goed te noemen. Een minpunt vind ik het geautomatiseerde in- en uitchecken middels een ipad bij de receptie. Dit is erg onpersoonlijk. Ook nemen ze als 1 vd weinige hotels geen bagage in bewaring als je te vroeg bent voor inchecken. Het vreemdste vond ik nog dat je bij moest betalen voor schoonmaak en schone handdoeken.
Great location; the hostel is situated within walking distance of the Philosopher's Walk in one direction and a large covered shopping district in the other direction. It is itself located in a small covered mall right beside the Higashiyama subway station.
The room was cramped with a double bed and two single beds, but not as bad as some reviews had indicated.
Since there is so much do see and do in Kyoto, we didn't spend a lot of time in the room; just doing laundry and sleeping.
We were able to keep our luggage at the hostel after check-out to do some last minute shopping before taking the subway and train to Tokyo.