Well, this place is really a very nice place to stay (if they have rooms with private bathroom). It reminded me a lot to the time when I lived in a boarding house. They have lots of bathrooms and toilets on every floor, so even though they are shared, you would get a vacant one. The kitchen was great, they have 2 microwaves, 2 fridges, and 2 stoves so you can really cook (self cleaning after use, of course); complete kitchen utensils and the common room was big. I wonder if it will be packed during summer, because when I stayed there, I hardly saw anybody. The kitchen will make you feel like you're home, anyway. They also provide a folder in each room (also displayed in common room), containing information on places of interest and how to get there. They also provided places recommended for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which was very helpful if it is your first visit to Kyoto.