Shoshin-An
Shoshin-An
5 seconds to Takase River. A grand 4-bedroom retreat for up to 9 guests.
The Gateway to Kyoto
Return to your beginner's heart, and travel Kyoto as if you live here.
Shoshin-An invites you to experience Kyoto not as a tourist, but as a local. Step out your door and the Takase River is at your feet in 5 seconds. Walk 4 minutes to the Miyagawacho geisha district. With triple station access, a full kitchen, and a convenience store just 1 minute away, everything you need is within reach — and 4 private bedrooms ensure everyone has their own space.
Engawa Garden Life
Morning tea on the veranda, evening sake in the courtyard — the engawa is where time slows down.
Grand Living Space for 9
An open-plan living and dining area with full kitchen, generous dining table, and direct access to the engawa garden.
4 Private Bedrooms + 2 Toilets
Shoshin-An solves the biggest challenge for large group travel: privacy. 4 separate bedrooms across 2 floors, plus 2 toilets — no waiting, no compromising. Everyone can retreat to their own space.
Bedroom 1 — Western Double
洋室ダブル（2F）
Second floor western room with warm exposed beams — ideal for couples.
Bedroom 2 — Tatami Room
和室（布団2組・1F）
Traditional ground floor tatami room right next to the engawa garden.
Bedroom 3 — Tatami Room
和室（布団3組・2F）
Traditional tatami room with authentic futon sleeping for the full Kyoto experience.
Bedroom 4 — Tatami Room
和室（布団2組・1F）
Traditional ground-floor tatami room — perfect for couples or solo travelers.
Everything for a Local Stay
Two Floors, Four Private Rooms
The ground floor houses shared living spaces, the engawa garden, and 2 western bedrooms. The second floor offers 2 tatami rooms for authentic Japanese sleeping.
Left: 1st Floor · Right: 2nd Floor
- Open living & kitchen with dining area
- Private garden with bathtub
- 2 Tatami rooms with futons
- Bathroom, toilet, storage
- Western bedroom with bed
- Tatami room with futons
- Toilet #2 & storage
Your Kyoto Neighborhood
Waterfront Living
The Takase River is 5 seconds from your door. Morning walks, evening strolls, and cherry blossom seasons right at your feet.
Triple Station Access
8 min walk from Subway Gojo Station, 3 min walk from Kawaramachi Shomen bus stop. JR Kyoto (14m) and Hankyu Kawaramachi (15m) are also within walking distance. Go anywhere in Kyoto with ease.
Daily Essentials
Convenience store 1 min, supermarket 3 min. Stock up for breakfast or grab late-night snacks like a local.
Staff Concierge
We provide local restaurant tips and hidden seasonal spots to make you feel at home in our city.
The Gateway to Kyoto
Surrounded by local life — river walks, geisha districts, and triple station access all within minutes.
Live Like a Local in Kyoto
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