On the first day in Kyoto, we spent our time in Arashiyama on the west side of the city. For the second day, we moved to the east side and explored on foot (we walked 20 km in a day). We chose to stay at "Kichuan" in Maruyama Park, which only serves breakfast and can accommodate only two groups a day. It's not a luxury inn, with shared toilets and baths in an old building, but the rooms are spacious and have a traditional charm. The inn is located in a quiet environment in the middle of the city. Before breakfast, you can visit nearby tourist spots, and in the evening, you can have a party in Gion, which is convenient. The only downside is the curfew (laughs). The price for this inn is around 11,000 yen per person. What we were looking forward to the most was the breakfast at this inn. The luxurious breakfast served in a private Japanese-style room on the first floor is amazing! Especially the delicious daikon radish and the yudofu made with tofu from the long-established tofu shop "Kinki" and plenty of Kyoto vegetables. The breakfast was so delicious that we didn't even need to have Kyoto cuisine the night before in Gion. It was a very satisfying breakfast, and if it weren't for the curfew, it would have been a perfect inn (laughs). Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Located behind Maruyama Park, at the foot of Higashiyama, this inn is conveniently close to famous temples and shrines such as Maruyama Park, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in, Kodai-ji, and Kennin-ji. It is also within reach of Gion. The inn is often featured in various magazines due to its location within Maruyama Park, offering views of nature throughout the seasons. The rooms, Sakura (14 tatami mats) and Momiji (7.5 tatami mats), are both located on the second floor. The facilities are basic, with shared toilets and baths that are typical of traditional Japanese houses. Despite this, the inn provides a traditional Japanese breakfast, including yudofu, eel simmered in soy sauce, rolled omelette, and miso soup. The room rates are reasonable, especially for single-night stays. While dinner is not provided, the inn serves as a great base for those who want to explore the city and enjoy delicious meals outside. However, for those seeking a more personalized and luxurious experience, this inn may not be suitable.