Top Kyoto accommodation recommendation for independent and family travelers ― the serviced apartment YUTAKA

Autumn is almost here, and many of you must be starting to plan your Kyoto maple leaf viewing trips, right?

Kyoto, Japan, is known as the “spiritual home,” and its famous maple-viewing spots offer breathtakingly beautiful red leaves. Strolling through Kyoto’s historic sites on a maple leaf appreciation journey makes finding a comfortable and convenient hotel especially important, and this year’s popular serviced apartment is naturally a top choice for many independent and family travelers.

The newly opened serviced apartment in spring 2018 — YUTAKA — is fully equipped with bathroom and kitchen facilities, enjoys convenient transportation, and features a perfect blend of traditional Japanese architectural style and modern minimalist design, offering travelers both spiritual and visual enjoyment on their journey.

Unwind from your travels and enjoy the understated luxury of “YUTAKA”

YUTAKA boasts an excellent location — just a 2-minute walk to JR/Metro Nijo Station, with very convenient access to famous Kyoto maple-viewing spots such as Eikan-do, Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge, and Nijo Castle. Of course, for those who love exploring local commercial streets, don’t miss the nearby Sanjo Shopping Street, the longest in Kyoto. The street is lined with shops and is very popular among locals. In addition, there are various dining options around the hotel, as well as the super-popular Takagi Wholesale Market Sanjo Branch (about a 6-minute walk away)～

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YUTAKA offers three room types: Premium Suite, Deluxe Suite, and Standard Suite. All three are suites with similar styles, but slightly different layouts and room sizes. No matter which room type you choose, fitting three large suitcases won’t be a problem. Each room comes with standard hotel amenities such as pajamas, toiletries, and bathroom facilities, plus thoughtfully provided kitchens and washing machines for guests to cook and do laundry, ensuring a home-like warmth even while traveling. Even more notably, each room is equipped with a HANDY mobile phone, which can be taken out of the hotel for free during your stay. Aside from providing WiFi, it also allows free domestic and international calls in Japan！

Premium Suite: The largest of the three room types, with 57 square meters of indoor space and an additional Japanese-style room, accommodating up to 5 guests.

Deluxe Suite: With nearly 50 square meters of indoor space, accommodating up to 4 guests.

Standard Suite: Approximately 40 square meters in size, with bathroom facilities similar to the Deluxe Suite, accommodating up to 4 guests.

Hotel Information

Hotel Name: YUTAKA

Address: 13-2 Nishinokyo-Shokushocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

Transportation: 2-minute walk from JR/Metro Tōzai Line Nijo Station

Phone:+81-75-432-8261

Official Website (lowest booking price) https://yutaka.kyoto/sc/index.html

In addition, operated by the same company are two other serviced apartments,YUTAKACrystate Kyoto and CMM Kyoto Station.CMM Crystate Kyoto and CMM Kyoto Station.

Experience urban life abroad at CMM Crystate Kyoto

CMM Crystate KyotoLocated in a prime spot that's both conveniently accessible and bustling with activity.Location.Just a 3-minute walk from the Hachijo East Exit of Kyoto Station, across from Kyoto AVANTI where you’ll find Don Quijote, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, and nearby shopping malls like Daimaru and Aeon. It’s also just a 2-minute walk from the Limousine Bus stop to the airport.

The hotel offers four room types: Standard Twin Room (1–2 persons), Economy Queen Room (1–2 persons), Queen Room (1–2 persons), and Executive Suite (1–4 persons). Each room type is equipped with basic amenities including a kitchen, washing machine, separated shower and bathtub, and a free-to-use Handy phone. Additionally, the hotel has a Chinese-speaking front desk to serve travelers from Chinese-speaking regions.CMM Crystate KyotoThe rooms are crafted with warm wooden materials to create a cozy and harmonious atmosphere, allowing travelers to fully relax amidst the hustle and bustle of their journey.

Hotel Information

Hotel Name: CMM Crystate　Kyoto

Address: 15-1, Higashi-Kujō Nishisan’nō-chō, Minami-ku, Kyoto City

Transportation:Just a 3-minute walk from the Hachijō East Exit of Kyoto Station

Phone:+81-75-748-6146

Official Website (lowest booking price):https://crystate.kyoto/sc/index.html

All-in-one destination for sightseeing and shopping — the great value CMM Kyoto Station Front

This apartment-style hotel opened in March 2017 and, like the previously introducedCMM Crystate Kyoto, is located near the bustling Kyoto Station.It’s just a 5-minute walk to the Central Exit of Kyoto Station. It's convenient for getting to any tourist spot, and Kyoto Tower is only a 2-minute walk away. The surrounding area offers a variety of restaurants, as well as Isetan Department Store, the electronics mall Yodobashi, and numerous drugstores and cosmetic shops.

Like the other two hotels, in addition to daily necessities, it also provides kitchenware, washing machines, and other amenities, greatly reducing the luggage burden for travelers. The hoteloffers around 25-square-meter rooms with king-sized beds that can accommodate 2 guests.

Hotel Information

Hotel Name: CMM Kyoto Station Front

Address: 20-7, Higashikōji Mukaimachi, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Transportation:Just a 5-minute walk from the Central Exit of Kyoto Station

Phone: +81-75-708-2410

Official Website (lowest booking price): https://www.cmm.kyoto/sc/room.html

Yutaka, CMM Crystate Kyoto, and CMM Kyoto Station Front — these three hotels all excel in service, transportation, and facilities, and have received excellent reviews on various booking websites.

The greatest advantage of an apartment-style hotel is that it allows you to feel at home and enjoy convenience even while traveling abroad. You can relax and fully enjoy your own private space without any constraints.

Also, a special reminder: booking through the official website ensures you get the lowest price available online. Don’t miss out on these three great-value apartment-style hotels — they’re sure to bring a unique and enjoyable experience to your trip.