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Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Tofuku-ji Temple

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, down duvets, individually decorated, desk
Reception
1 bedroom, down duvets, individually decorated, desk
1 bedroom, down duvets, individually decorated, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually decorated, desk

Japanese Room up to 4 guests (Non-Smoking)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually decorated, desk

Japanese Room up to 2 guests (Non-Smoking)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
56 Kamigoryo-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8017

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Kujo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le9 Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪老上海 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京の焼肉処弘 八条口店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京都京’あかり - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪お好み焼き かわ - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

Guest house near Tofuku-ji Temple
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto provides laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • A lift
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Children's slippers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to go stay out late must check-in first.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 2000.0 per day.
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 200–1,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 2000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins
Sparkling Dolphins
Station Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto
Station Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto
Station Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto Hostel
Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Hostel
Sparkling Dolphins Inn
Sparkling Dolphins Kyoto
Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
OYO Ryokan Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Kyoto
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Guesthouse
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto located?

Located in Minami Ward, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofuku-ji Temple, Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kujo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tofukuji Station is 9 minutes.

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Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay! The staff were friendly, rooms clean and very quiet. It was also in a great location, just a few minutes walk to Kyoto station and steps to the nearest bus and subway stations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of a walk from the station, but it was nice to stay in a japanese style room in Kyoto. Space to open luggage is a bit limited since we had 6 large luggage, but overall enjoyed the stay. Rooms were cleaned everyday day and amenities resupplied. Host was super friendly and helpful even though I couldn't communicate well in Japanese.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They give you a picture and the rooms are clean. The reception area is very messy and really messy s bit a lobby. The staff is friendly. The elevator is very small. It’s a bit loud as all rooms are facing the street. It’s somewhat convenient as it’s 10 mins walk to Kyoto station. Not a lot of places to eat around it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

May Ying Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I don’t think it’s good value. The hotel has no lobby for guests to even sit to put shoes on and space at the hotel entrance is very cramped, narrow and crowded for even one person to walk through with any baggage. Owner only offered one tea bag a day for a two persons room. I will not consider coming back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sui ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

不錯的經歷

店主雖然話少但是樂於幫助, 還為我們拍照留念, 超棒的! 旅店位置也很方便, 外面就有汽車到清水寺。距離京都車站也不遠, 一路上都有便利店, 還有兩間有名的燒肉店
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

hei yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

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チェックアウトが楽でよかった
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

funato

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素泊まりには最適

部屋がきれいで、寝具等も清潔感があります。安くて泊まるだけならとてもオススメです。コンビニ、京都駅も近くて便利です。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

YASUHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Owners feel like your friends

Great room. Super nice owners. Very clean and reasonable rate. If you sleep "warm," ask for a blanket because the comforters can make you sweat. Also, the location is very close to the Kyoto Station, but not too close. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing host and hostess, they go above and beyond for guests. They helped us made reservation and even stand in the cold outside to help us get a taxi. Clean and convenient place. 5 minutes walk from subway station. You can store your luggage at the common area after check out. Such a wonderful place to stay and for sure will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chontelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Fantastic little ryokan off the main tourist strips (definitely a good thing). Not a mass of restaurants around but some great little fins if you get out and explore. 10 mins walk to Kyoto station and 5 mins walk to subway. Bus stop 2 mins walk. Amazing service and lovely tatami ensure rooms. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new remodel. So awesome you got to stay here. So close to Kyoto station. Nice and kind owner operator
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018