Frequently Asked Questions · Kyoto Next Door
Questions About Staying Near Kyoto in Otsu
Find answers about Kyoto access, Japanese-style rooms,
solo travel, futon bedding, longer stays, facilities,
train noise and booking at Kyoto Next Door.
Quick Information
The most important things to know
Near Kyoto
JR Otsu Station is about 10 minutes from Kyoto Station
by train.
Location & Kyoto Access
Getting to Kyoto from Otsu
How far is Kyoto Next Door from Kyoto Station?
JR Otsu Station is about 10 minutes from Kyoto Station
by train. Kyoto Next Door is approximately an 8-minute
walk from JR Otsu Station.
by train. Kyoto Next Door is approximately an 8-minute
walk from JR Otsu Station.
Is Otsu a good place to stay when visiting Kyoto?
Yes. Otsu offers easy train access to Kyoto while also
giving travelers the opportunity to experience Lake Biwa
and Shiga during the same trip.
giving travelers the opportunity to experience Lake Biwa
and Shiga during the same trip.
Is there another station near Kyoto Next Door?
Yes. Keihan Kamisakaemachi Station is about a 2-minute
walk from Kyoto Next Door.
walk from Kyoto Next Door.
Can I visit Lake Biwa during my stay?
Yes. Kyoto Next Door is located in Otsu, Shiga,
making it possible to combine Kyoto sightseeing
with visits around Lake Biwa.
making it possible to combine Kyoto sightseeing
with visits around Lake Biwa.
Rooms & Japanese-style Stay
About the rooms
What kind of rooms does Kyoto Next Door have?
Kyoto Next Door offers traditional Japanese-style tatami rooms.
There is a first-floor room suitable for up to 2 guests
and second-floor Japanese rooms suitable for up to 4 guests.
There is a first-floor room suitable for up to 2 guests
and second-floor Japanese rooms suitable for up to 4 guests.
Can I sleep on a Japanese futon?
Yes. Japanese futon bedding is available as part of
the traditional Japanese-style stay.
the traditional Japanese-style stay.
How many guests can stay on the first floor?
The first-floor Japanese room accommodates up to 2 guests.
How many guests can stay on the second floor?
The second-floor Japanese rooms accommodate up to 4 guests.
Does the second floor have a balcony?
Yes. The second-floor accommodation includes a private balcony.
Solo Travel
Questions from solo travelers
Can solo travelers stay at Kyoto Next Door?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome at Kyoto Next Door.
The first-floor Japanese room is especially practical
for a one-person stay.
The first-floor Japanese room is especially practical
for a one-person stay.
Can solo female travelers stay at Kyoto Next Door?
Yes. Solo female travelers can stay at Kyoto Next Door.
The property accepts only one guest group at a time,
so another unrelated guest group will not stay in the house
during the same reservation.
The property accepts only one guest group at a time,
so another unrelated guest group will not stay in the house
during the same reservation.
Will I share the house with strangers?
No. Kyoto Next Door accepts only one guest group at a time.
When one guest room is booked, the other guest room is
closed for reservations.
When one guest room is booked, the other guest room is
closed for reservations.
Facilities & Longer Stays
Practical questions for longer visits
Can I stay for a week or longer?
Yes. Kyoto Next Door is suitable for longer stays.
Please contact us with your preferred dates for
availability and current pricing.
Please contact us with your preferred dates for
availability and current pricing.
Is there a kitchen?
Yes. A kitchen is available for simple meal preparation.
Is there a washing machine?
Yes. A washing machine is available, which is particularly
useful for weekly and longer stays.
useful for weekly and longer stays.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available during your stay.
Is there a bathtub?
No. Kyoto Next Door has a shower, but there is no bathtub.
Privacy & House Rules
What to know before booking
Will another guest group stay in the house?
No. Only one guest group is accepted at a time.
Once your reservation is confirmed, the other guest room
is closed for booking.
Once your reservation is confirmed, the other guest room
is closed for booking.
Can I use the room that I did not book?
No. Your reservation applies only to the room you booked.
The other guest room remains closed and is not included
in your reservation.
The other guest room remains closed and is not included
in your reservation.
Can I hear trains from Kyoto Next Door?
Yes. The railway line is nearby, and train sounds can be
heard during operating hours. Guests who are sensitive
to sound should consider this before booking.
heard during operating hours. Guests who are sensitive
to sound should consider this before booking.
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is not permitted inside Kyoto Next Door.
Are parties allowed?
No. Parties, events and loud gatherings are not permitted.
Booking
Reservation questions
How can I ask about availability?
Send your preferred check-in date, check-out date,
number of guests and room preference through the
booking inquiry page.
number of guests and room preference through the
booking inquiry page.
How can I check the current rate?
Rates depend on your dates, season, number of guests,
room choice and length of stay. Send your travel details
through the booking inquiry page for the latest quotation.
room choice and length of stay. Send your travel details
through the booking inquiry page for the latest quotation.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM.
Please let us know your expected arrival time in advance.
Please let us know your expected arrival time in advance.
What time is check-out?
Standard check-out time is 11:00 AM.
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Kyoto Next Door
Stay near Kyoto.
Feel at home in Otsu.
Traditional tatami rooms, easy Kyoto access,
longer stays and one guest group at a time.