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Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

Property class: 2

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, a futon bed, and a wall-mounted TV.
A hotel room with tatami mats, a tatami mat table, a sofa with cushions, a sliding glass door, and an air conditioning unit.
A traditional Japanese room with wooden sliding doors, a small wooden counter, and a glass door leading to a balcony.
A traditional Japanese room with sliding doors, a wooden cabinet, and a view through a glass window.
The entrance to Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto with a dolphin sign, a glass door, and a small aquarium outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$87
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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56 Kamigoryo-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8017
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small wooden table with a tea set, and a large window with a view.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small round table with a teapot, and a sliding door with a view.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Room up to 2 guests (Non-Smoking)

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a low table with a chair, a bed with pillows, a TV on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Japanese Room up to 2 guests (Non-Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Room up to 4 guests (Non-Smoking)

A room with tatami mats, a futon bed, a small round table, and a wall with a map and welcome message.

Japanese Room up to 4 guests (Non-Smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small table with a teapot, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

At Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Tofuku-ji Temple and Kyoto Tower. Highlights at this guest house include in-room washers/dryers and free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Minami Ward guest house include Sanjusangen-do Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • To-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kujo Station - 4 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
  • 銀座ライオン
  • 風来坊
  • Double Tree By Hilton 9F Exective Lounge
  • ‪鳥楽 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto offers its guests laundry facilities, a television in common area, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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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 washing machine/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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Washing machine/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to go stay out late must check-in first.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 2000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Sparkling Dolphins Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto on 28 Aug 2026 start from AU$87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

No, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Man Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was good and the host is kind and helpful. Not far away from Kyoto Station Appreciate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Close ti many places. If you just want to be left alone, and dont need any frills, this is a great place for you. The innkeeper was very helpful and courteous. The entryway kind of took us aback at first. Its like youre walking into someone's house. But had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

The hotel was 11 minutes from the train station, not 4 as advertised and we had to sleep on the floor, not on futons as advertised. In addition we had to use slippers throughout the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

LEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little Inn. Good value for the money. But not a hotel type of place. Make sure you bring cash at check in because the city tax is only payable by cash! Small and tied but good for what we needed. Typical Japanese which means that you will sleep in mat and suitcases /bags can not be on the mat which is the more spacious area. The area where you store baggage in your room is VERY tight. There is no space to lay out your stuff and even your everyday items such as brushes etc. it was Ik by us but gets a little use to. Bathroom is very small a well so if you are a big / tall person, I would say it will be hard. Basic amenities. Washer and dryer in the lobby and coin operated. Good motion not too far from the station but a k hike to all major downtown activities. Again, not a big deal for us as we used metro and buses, but needs to be thought through.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel 2 étoiles, pas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
自分たちのペースで旅行をするには非常に使いやすい。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hei yin

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

funato

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YASUHIRO

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

8/10 Good

lin

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