Dhawa Yura Kyoto – Banyan Group Overview
So I stumbled into Dhawa Yura completely by accident – honestly, I was looking for another hotel entirely but got turned around in Higashiyama (which happens to literally everyone, trust me). What caught my eye first wasn’t the sleek lobby or anything fancy, but this incredible smell of hinoki cypress mixed with something floral drifting from the entrance. Turns out they’ve got this whole Japanese bathing culture thing woven throughout the property, and you can actually smell the natural wood from their onsen-style facilities from the street.
The location is what really makes this place special though. You’re on Ohashi-cho, which most tourists skip right over because they’re rushing toward Kiyomizu-dera, but locals know this little pocket is where you get the real Kyoto without fighting crowds at 7 AM. I mean, you can walk to Gion in maybe ten minutes if you cut through the right alleys, but you’re far enough away that you won’t hear drunk salarymen stumbling around at midnight. The staff actually gave me a hand-drawn map – not some glossy brochure – showing shortcuts to places like Kodai-ji temple and this tiny sake bar that doesn’t even have a sign. That kind of insider knowledge you just can’t fake.
What surprised me most was how they’ve managed to feel authentically Japanese without going overboard with the whole “authentic experience” marketing thing that makes you cringe. The rooms have these gorgeous tatami accents and sliding doors, but you’ve also got a proper shower with decent water pressure (which, let’s be real, matters when you’ve been walking around Kyoto’s hills all day). The beds are actually comfortable too – not those rock-hard futons some traditional places insist on. At night, when things quiet down, you can hear the temple bells from Kenninji drifting over, especially if you get one of the upper floors facing east. Check-in was refreshingly smooth, no twenty-minute spiel about amenities, just genuine helpfulness when I asked about restaurant recommendations. They steered me away from the obvious tourist traps and toward this incredible kaiseki place that locals actually frequent. The only minor thing – and I’m being picky here – is that the elevators can get a bit crowded during the evening rush when everyone’s heading out for dinner, but honestly that’s true of most places in this part of the city. If you’re the type who appreciates thoughtful details and wants to feel like you’re staying somewhere that actually belongs in Kyoto rather than just dropped into it, this place gets it right.
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Guest Reviews
Great location easy access to all main areas
What could be improved: Front desk Staff abit slow
The breakfast was ok nothing memorable, we only ate there the once. We had a suit which was lovely and spacious, super comfy extra large bed. The location was excellent very close to underground stations.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Wonderful, quiet, clean and great location.
Location was excellent near a subway and Keihan railway line. a short walk or bus ride to Gion and Nishiki market. The highlight of the room was the bed which was extremely comfortable. Free coffee and snacks in the common rest area was really good....
Fantastic location Clean, comfortable and spacious room Friendly, attentive, helpful staff Delicious breakfast in beautiful setting Everything was wonderful and I thoroughly recommend this hotel What could be improved: Everything was perfect and...
The staff at the hotel were helpful and welcoming. The hotel itself inside has an excellent design and makes it feel premium. The location is pretty good, never too far from main parts of Gion and also the shopping parts like Teremachi and Nishiki...
The hotel is in a great location, close to the train station and the main streets. The lobby area is pleasant and inviting. The bed in the room is comfortable What could be improved: The room is relatively small and not soundproof. We woke up...
Great location, it was very easy to get around Kyoto with public transport.Staff in the hotel were very helpful and the complementary coffee and snacks were a lovely treat after a day spent sightseeing.
This is the second time staying at the Dhawa Yura in Kyoto and i cannot rate it highly enough. The hotel is beautiful. The hotel rooms are extremely comfortable and everything you need is there. The breakfast is buffet style and everything you...
perfect location in between prime shopping and sightseeing. loved that they had a great gym with technogym equipment. was able to do a solid work out multiple days while visiting What could be improved: a little expensive for the location/comparable...
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Bedroom 3
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General 13
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen 3
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom 11
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Wellness 7
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Transport 1
- Public transport tickets Additional charge
Activities 1
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
Living Area 1
- Seating Area
Food & Drink 7
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility 4
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities 1
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken 4
- English
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
Cleaning services 5
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security 7
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 3
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services 5
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities 1
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Most popular facilities 10
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
Dhawa Yura Kyoto – Banyan Group Location
605-0009 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Ohashi-cho 84, Japan
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