Question 1

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is 15:00-17:00 and check-out is 10:00. Dinner starts at 18:00 at the latest, and we may not be able to serve dinner if you arrive after 18:00.

Question 2

How do I book?

Accepted Answer

Bookings are taken through the official website (hirobun.co.jp) or by telephone on 075-741-2147.

Question 3

Is it non-smoking? Is there a smoking area?

Accepted Answer

All rooms are non-smoking. There is a smoking area outside the accommodation building.

Question 4

Can children of elementary school age stay?

Accepted Answer

We ask that children of elementary school age and under do not stay. The inn offers a calm stay intended for adults.

Question 5

How many rooms are there, and what facilities?

Accepted Answer

It is a small ryotei inn with 3 rooms. Each has a bath, a washlet toilet, air conditioning and heating, a television, a fridge, a hairdryer, a kettle, a tea set, a safe, a yukata set and a hanten jacket. The washbasins are Shigaraki ware.

Question 6

Is it convenient for Kifune Shrine?

Accepted Answer

The inn stands next to the middle shrine, Yuinoyashiro, of Kifune Shrine, which enshrines the water deity and is known for its power in matchmaking, so it is a very short walk to visit.

Question 7

Is there a pick-up service?

Accepted Answer

There is a free pick-up from Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Railway for parties of two or more, by booking. If you come by car, we can also take your car before check-in.

Question 8

When can I dine on the summer riverside platform?

Accepted Answer

The kawadoko riverside platform season runs from about May to September. On platforms built over the stream at the head of the Kibune River, you can enjoy seasonal Kyoto kaiseki including river fish. During the season, dinner for overnight guests is served on the platform.

Question 9

When can I try nagashi somen, and do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

Nagashi somen, flowing noodles, is available from July to September, with orders taken 11:00-16:00 during those months. In May and June it is not available between 12:00 and 14:00. It is popular as the only nagashi somen in Kibune.

Question 10

What food is served in winter, spring and autumn?

Accepted Answer

Outside the riverside platform season, kaiseki courses and hotpot dishes are served in the Japanese-style rooms indoors. In winter the speciality is botan nabe, wild boar hotpot, eaten around the hearth.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is parking for 20 cars. We can also take your car before check-in, so please just ask.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

87 Kurama Kibunecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Question 13

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 14

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 15

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Not available.

Question 16

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 17

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 30 minutes' walk from Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Railway (a free pick-up is available by booking for parties of two or more). About 20 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station or Kokusaikaikan subway station.

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