How to find us
Whether you arrive by plane or train, we hope to make your journey to Mani-mani as smooth as possible. 

We have prepared some simple instructions to follow, either from Osaka airport or Kyoto station, including directions by train for Japanese Rail pass holders, directions by bus, or a helpful set of instructions for your taxi driver in Japanese.​
Arriving at Kyoto Station
Japanese National Rail (JR) and Shinkansen (Bullet train)
● If you arrive in Kyoto in the morning and would like to look around before coming to the guest house, we recommend leaving your luggage at the coin lockers in Kyoto Station and visiting Higashi-Honganji Temple first, the largest wooden structure in Kyoto. (10-15 min walk north from the station)

There are many restaurants located inside Kyoto station, as well as a large department store and viewing terraces on top of the station. Kansai Tourist information center is also located just outside Kyoto station, under Kyoto tower.


●If you’d prefer to come to B&C Mani-mani directly, transfer to Saga-line train on platform 31-32 at Kyoto station and travel to "Enmachi station" (円町駅), which is 4 stops by local train or 2 stops on the express train from Kyoto station (just 10 mins).

You also have the option of taking a direct city bus from the bus terminal directly outside Kyoto station. It takes 30-40min direct to "Kitano-Hakubaicho" stop and costs 230 Yen cash or charged transportation card (IC card):
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Bus 50, 101 (express) Bus terminal B2
Bus 205 Bus terminal B3
Bus 26 Bus terminal B4 
Arriving at Kansai International Airport

​● If you have a Japan Rail Pass:

Please take the airport express Haruka train from Kansai airport to Kyoto station (approx. 75 mins).
Travel information, maps and timetables are available in English here: Kansai International Airport Travel Information

Once you get to Kyoto station transfer to a  Saga-line train on platform 31 or 32 at Kyoto station and travel to "Enmachi station", which is 4 stops by local train or 2 stops on the express train from Kyoto station (just 10 mins).

● If you don’t have a Japan Rail Pass:

We recommend taking the MK taxi "Skygate shuttle" service, which is excellent value for money.
The taxi should be booked before you arrive in Japan, and easy to follow instructions in English can be found on their home page here: MK Taxi Skygate shuttle

The address of Mani-mani to give to MK Taxi is:
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B&C Mani Mani guest house,
Nishimachi 9-1,
Ichijo dori
Kamiyagawa
Higashi-iru-agaru
Kamigyo-ku
​602-8374
Kyoto
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Walking from Enmachi Station to Mani-mani:
Mani-mani is a short walk from Enmachi station, approx. 1.3km (17mins). 
Below is an interactive map and to the right are simple downloadable instructions for your guidance:
Interactive Map of walk from Enmachi station to ​Mani-mani:
Printable Instructions in Japanese to show your taxi driver in Kyoto:
It's a good idea to carry a copy of Mani-mani's address with you when you're exploring the city. A printable address in Japanese can be downloaded by pressing the button to the right: