ベンズゲストハウス京都 ・ 西陣
Wabi-sabi hospitality
in the heart of Nishijin
Traditional guesthouse in Kyoto's historic weaving district
Our Story
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto is a cozy townhouse guesthouse nestled in the quiet alleys of Nishijin — Kyoto's legendary silk-weaving district.
Rooms & Facilities
Standard Quadruple Room
Sleeps up to 4. Available on floors 1–4.
Standard Family Room
Sleeps up to 5. Available on floors 3 or 4.
Deluxe Family Room
Sleeps up to 6. Located on the 4th floor.
Deluxe Family Suite
Sleeps up to 6. Located on the 2nd floor.
Superior Family Room
Sleeps up to 6. Available on floors 1 or 2.
Amenities
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Our Properties
KOU Nishijin
Sister property in the same Nishijin neighborhood. Modern comforts, traditional soul.
Plum Residences
Five intimate machiya townhouses available on Airbnb — perfect for families or small groups seeking an authentic Kyoto experience.
Guest guides: Horikawa · Sakaimachi · Shimabara Daimon · Yamashina
Local Guide
Our favorite spots in the Nishijin neighborhood and beyond.
ふた葉 Kamishichiken Futabaふた葉 Kamishichiken Futaba
Traditional soba/noodle restaurant. 7-minute walk from Ben's, located in the Kamishichiken Hanamachi district. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Ebe4wahoGMRLSm9z6Traditional soba/noodle restaurant. 7-minute walk from Ben's, located in the Kamishichiken Hanamachi district. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Ebe4wahoGMRLSm9z6
きらく Kirakuきらく Kiraku
Local izakaya with only 10 counter seats. Retro atmosphere, extremely friendly owner. 6-minute walk from Ben's, located behind the Lawson's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/93T1wns7dwbUEgJJ8Local izakaya with only 10 counter seats. Retro atmosphere, extremely friendly owner. 6-minute walk from Ben's, located behind the Lawson's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/93T1wns7dwbUEgJJ8
Maggie's Curry & BarMaggie's Curry & Bar
Open late for late-night snacks and drinks. Curry & rice plate and drink set for under ¥1,000! 8-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rAMrBAVvmfGkXKjN7Open late for late-night snacks and drinks. Curry & rice plate and drink set for under ¥1,000! 8-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rAMrBAVvmfGkXKjN7
いただき繕・京都 ITADAKIZEN KYOTOいただき繕・京都 ITADAKIZEN KYOTO
Vegan restaurant. 4-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/J6wSG4QNwU5BwT1FAVegan restaurant. 4-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/J6wSG4QNwU5BwT1FA
三宝の餃子 Sanpō三宝の餃子 Sanpō
Ramen & gyoza (dumpling) restaurant. 8-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pZFnea5UAQyoESUW9Ramen & gyoza (dumpling) restaurant. 8-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pZFnea5UAQyoESUW9
焼鳥伸 Yakitori Shin焼鳥伸 Yakitori Shin
Yakitori restaurant specializing in numerous chicken dishes. 8-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rbvSLMN8QfWGis5cAYakitori restaurant specializing in numerous chicken dishes. 8-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rbvSLMN8QfWGis5cA
BONDBOND
Standing bar — good and cheap eats. 7-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mKfugbwVWzLSTEpe9Standing bar — good and cheap eats. 7-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mKfugbwVWzLSTEpe9
Kura Sushi (くら寿司)Kura Sushi (くら寿司)
Conveyor belt sushi, great if you're craving sushi. 13-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/WL7vwExTkjfuB64C9Conveyor belt sushi, great if you're craving sushi. 13-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/WL7vwExTkjfuB64C9
食堂とカフェ Pinnata (ピナータ)食堂とカフェ Pinnata (ピナータ)
Delicious and reasonable breakfast and cafe with a local atmosphere. 2-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/648JqWEssCvyu3pS9Delicious and reasonable breakfast and cafe with a local atmosphere. 2-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/648JqWEssCvyu3pS9
Latte Art JunkiesLatte Art Junkies
Modern coffee shop. 7-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/z2ojhtajxtjcJ9yP6Modern coffee shop. 7-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/z2ojhtajxtjcJ9yP6
粟餅所・澤屋 Awamochisho-Sawaya粟餅所・澤屋 Awamochisho-Sawaya
330-year old shop selling mochi (Japanese confectionary). 6-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/HVbg7mZFqZFQJ7Mn8330-year old shop selling mochi (Japanese confectionary). 6-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/HVbg7mZFqZFQJ7Mn8
cafe marble 智恵光院店cafe marble 智恵光院店
Local cafe. 12-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4cASqqoUHb8JRpB97Local cafe. 12-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4cASqqoUHb8JRpB97
Getting to Ben's from Kyoto StationGetting to Ben's from Kyoto Station
Option 1 (recommended): Take JR Sagano Line to Nijo Station, then bus #6, #46, #55, #206 (clockwise) or #201 to 'Senbon-Nakadachiuri' (千本中立売), the 4th or 5th stop. Walk about 320 m through the Kitano shopping arcade. Option 2: Direct bus from Kyoto Station Bus Terminal A3 stop — Bus #6 or #206 (clockwise) to 'Senbon-Nakadachiuri'. Suitcases aren't allowed on buses from Kyoto Station. With luggage: take the train to Nijo, then a taxi (~¥1,100–1,300). The bus from Nijo is sometimes fine with luggage once the crowds die down, but it depends on the driver and on how crowded the bus is. Taxi from Kyoto Station: ~¥3,000–3,500.Option 1 (recommended): Take JR Sagano Line to Nijo Station, then bus #6, #46, #55, #206 (clockwise) or #201 to 'Senbon-Nakadachiuri' (千本中立売), the 4th or 5th stop. Walk about 320 m through the Kitano shopping arcade. Option 2: Direct bus from Kyoto Station Bus Terminal A3 stop — Bus #6 or #206 (clockwise) to 'Senbon-Nakadachiuri'. Suitcases aren't allowed on buses from Kyoto Station. With luggage: take the train to Nijo, then a taxi (~¥1,100–1,300). The bus from Nijo is sometimes fine with luggage once the crowds die down, but it depends on the driver and on how crowded the bus is. Taxi from Kyoto Station: ~¥3,000–3,500.
From Kansai Airport to KyotoFrom Kansai Airport to Kyoto
JR Haruka Express (fastest): ~80 min, ¥3,060 non-reserved (reserved seats cost a little more, about ¥3,590). Overseas-visitor discount ticket: ¥2,700 one-way to Kyoto (from 1 Nov 2026), sold online by travel agencies outside Japan. Every 30 min. Airport Limousine Bus: ~90 min, ¥2,800 adults / ¥1,400 children. A reservation is needed only for the trip back to the airport (KATE: kate.co.jp). JR Regular Train (budget): ~100 min, ¥1,860. Transfer at Osaka Station. Shared Shuttle (MK/Yasaka): ~¥3,500–3,600/person, door-to-door. Reserve in advance. Nankai + Hankyu (cheapest): ~120 min, ¥1,670. Two transfers.JR Haruka Express (fastest): ~80 min, ¥3,060 non-reserved (reserved seats cost a little more, about ¥3,590). Overseas-visitor discount ticket: ¥2,700 one-way to Kyoto (from 1 Nov 2026), sold online by travel agencies outside Japan. Every 30 min. Airport Limousine Bus: ~90 min, ¥2,800 adults / ¥1,400 children. A reservation is needed only for the trip back to the airport (KATE: kate.co.jp). JR Regular Train (budget): ~100 min, ¥1,860. Transfer at Osaka Station. Shared Shuttle (MK/Yasaka): ~¥3,500–3,600/person, door-to-door. Reserve in advance. Nankai + Hankyu (cheapest): ~120 min, ¥1,670. Two transfers.
Nearby ParkingNearby Parking
Here are the closest paid parking lots to our guesthouse (there is no parking at the guesthouse itself, and we can't reserve a space). Please check the pricing sign at the parking lot before parking as sometimes the prices have changed. タイムズ一観音町 https://goo.gl/maps/qBqsWbQLPBB2 Up to 990 yen per 24 hours (per parking visit). About a 1 minute walk from the guesthouse. This one is located on a narrow one-way street and may be difficult to access depending on which direction you are coming from. Lot empty/full status: https://times-info.net/P26-kyoto/C102/park-detail-BUK0026880/ タイムズ上七軒第２ https://goo.gl/maps/nrFibYAVmSxPSH51A Up to 660 yen per 24 hours (per parking visit), and up to 220 yen overnight (20:00–08:00). About a 4 minute walk from the guesthouse. Lot empty/full status: https://times-info.net/P26-kyoto/C102/park-detail-BUK0041679/Here are the closest paid parking lots to our guesthouse (there is no parking at the guesthouse itself, and we can't reserve a space). Please check the pricing sign at the parking lot before parking as sometimes the prices have changed. タイムズ一観音町 https://goo.gl/maps/qBqsWbQLPBB2 Up to 990 yen per 24 hours (per parking visit). About a 1 minute walk from the guesthouse. This one is located on a narrow one-way street and may be difficult to access depending on which direction you are coming from. Lot empty/full status: https://times-info.net/P26-kyoto/C102/park-detail-BUK0026880/ タイムズ上七軒第２ https://goo.gl/maps/nrFibYAVmSxPSH51A Up to 660 yen per 24 hours (per parking visit), and up to 220 yen overnight (20:00–08:00). About a 4 minute walk from the guesthouse. Lot empty/full status: https://times-info.net/P26-kyoto/C102/park-detail-BUK0041679/
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮)Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮)
Beautiful shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, god of learning. Famous plum blossoms in February, maple leaves in November. Flea market on the 25th of each month. 8-minute walk from Ben's.Beautiful shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, god of learning. Famous plum blossoms in February, maple leaves in November. Flea market on the 25th of each month. 8-minute walk from Ben's.
Nishijin Textile Center (西陣織会館)Nishijin Textile Center (西陣織会館)
Free museum showcasing the historic Nishijin weaving district. Kimono shows, hands-on weaving experience (booking required), and shop. About a 20-minute walk from guesthouse.Free museum showcasing the historic Nishijin weaving district. Kimono shows, hands-on weaving experience (booking required), and shop. About a 20-minute walk from guesthouse.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kyoto's most iconic sight — gold-leaf covered Zen temple. Best visited early morning to avoid crowds. 20 min by bus from guesthouse.Kyoto's most iconic sight — gold-leaf covered Zen temple. Best visited early morning to avoid crowds. 20 min by bus from guesthouse.
メッサ北野 Messe Kitanoメッサ北野 Messe Kitano
Supermarket open until 8 PM. 1-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4mbM4BmUykoznyHp8Supermarket open until 8 PM. 1-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4mbM4BmUykoznyHp8
KOHYO KamishichikenKOHYO Kamishichiken
Supermarket open until 10 PM. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/snrKGGUfFKbXCbMm6Supermarket open until 10 PM. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/snrKGGUfFKbXCbMm6
IzumiyaIzumiya
Supermarket open until midnight. 6-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PhuUmjy5ybRJP4CF7Supermarket open until midnight. 6-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PhuUmjy5ybRJP4CF7
LawsonLawson
Convenience store open 24 hours. 2-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/vyChBxFr4SXbY9bYAConvenience store open 24 hours. 2-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/vyChBxFr4SXbY9bYA
7-Eleven Kyoto-Kamishichiken7-Eleven Kyoto-Kamishichiken
Convenience store open 24 hours with international ATM. 6-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/t7BVVg2GxXREdi3n6Convenience store open 24 hours with international ATM. 6-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/t7BVVg2GxXREdi3n6
Izumiya HakubaichoIzumiya Hakubaicho
Largest supermarket in the area with lots of selection. Only open until 8 PM. 11-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rYYQy5WmBAJXvvYM6Largest supermarket in the area with lots of selection. Only open until 8 PM. 11-minute walk from Ben's. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rYYQy5WmBAJXvvYM6
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We're in Kyoto's historic Nishijin weaving district
By Train from Kyoto Station + Bus
Recommended
Step 1 — Train to Nijo Station
From Kyoto Station, take the JR San-in Line (also called the Kameoka/Sonobe Line) from platforms #31, #32, or #33 (usually #32) to Nijo Station (二条駅). It's the 3rd stop on regular trains.
Note: Limited express trains (not regular express) require an extra fee — avoid those.
Step 2 — Bus from Nijo Station
Exit the ticket gates and turn left towards the East roundabout. Walk on the left side of the roundabout towards the intersection/stoplight. You'll see a bus stop on the left side.
Take any of these northbound buses:
- Route #6
- Route #46
- Route #55
- Route #206 (clockwise circular)
- Route #201 (clockwise circular)
With luggage: Suitcases aren't allowed on buses from Kyoto Station, so take the train to Nijo. From Nijo, a taxi (about ¥1,100–1,300) is the best option. The bus from Nijo is sometimes fine with luggage once the crowds die down, but it depends on the driver and on how crowded the bus is.
Step 3 — Walk to the Guesthouse
Ride to the 4th or 5th stop: Senbon-Nakadachiuri (千本中立売). Step off the bus, head left (south) and cross the intersection in front of you.
After crossing, turn right (westbound). Walk straight through the "Kitano Shopping Arcade" on the left side of the street. It's about 320 meters / 1,000 feet. Cross the next intersection — we're about five buildings down on the left side.
By Taxi
From Kyoto Station, a taxi costs approximately ¥3,000–3,500 depending on traffic.
From Nijo Station, a taxi costs approximately ¥1,100–1,300. With luggage this is the best option: take the train to Nijo, then a taxi.
Tell the driver to take you to the Shichihonmatsu-Nakadachiuri (七本松中立売) intersection. The guesthouse is about five buildings west of the southwest corner of that intersection. The entrance faces a small park/square across the street (with a phone booth).
〒602-8346 京都市上京区一条通七本松西入東町43-1
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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto
〒602-8346
京都市上京区一条通七本松西入東町43-1
Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Reception: 9:00–13:00 & 15:00–18:00
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planning your stay.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. Reception hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Where is Ben's Guesthouse located?
We're in the Nishijin district of Kyoto, a quiet residential area famous for silk weaving. The nearest bus stop is Senbon-Nakadachiuri (千本中立売), about 320 m away through the Kitano shopping arcade.
How do I get there from Kyoto Station?
Take the JR Sagano (San-in) Line to Nijo Station, then bus #6, #46, #55, #206 or #201 to Senbon-Nakadachiuri. Bus #6 or #206 also runs directly from Kyoto Station (stop A-3), but suitcases aren't allowed on buses from Kyoto Station. With luggage, take the train to Nijo: from there a taxi (about ¥1,100–1,300) is best. The bus from Nijo is sometimes fine with luggage when it isn't crowded, but that's up to the driver. A taxi from Kyoto Station costs about ¥3,000–3,500.
What room types do you offer?
We have five room types: Standard Quadruple (sleeps 4), Standard Family (sleeps 5), Deluxe Family (sleeps 6), Deluxe Family Suite (sleeps 6), and Superior Family (sleeps 6). All rooms are private.
How much does a room cost?
Rates start from around ¥5,000 per person per night depending on the season and room type. Book directly on our website for the best price guaranteed.
What amenities are available?
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and fresh linen. Every room has its own private kitchen, bathroom and washing machine. Luggage storage and bicycle rental are available at reception.
Is there parking nearby?
There's no parking at the guesthouse, and we can't reserve a space, but there are two public car parks nearby. Times Ichikannoncho (1 minute's walk): up to ¥990 per 24 hours. Times Kamishichiken #2 (4 minutes' walk): up to ¥660 per 24 hours, and up to ¥220 overnight (20:00–08:00). Prices change, so check the sign at the car park.
Can I send luggage ahead of my arrival?
Yes. Send it by takkyubin to: 602-8346 Kyoto-fu, Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku, Higashimachi 43-1, Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto. Include your name, your check-in date and our phone number 075-468-1000, and choose morning delivery if you can.
Do staff speak English?
Yes, our staff speak English and Japanese. Our chatbot assistant is also available in 8 languages.
How do I book?
Book directly on our website at bensguesthouse.jp/reserve for the best price guaranteed. Once you've booked, message us through the site you booked on, or email info@bensguesthouse.jp if you booked on our website. You can also call 075-468-1000 or reach us on LINE (@bensguesthouse).