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Rakurakuan

3.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Nishihonganji Temple

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Hallway
Bar (on property)
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Signature Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (Machiya Style) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Signature Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub (Machiya Style)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Tenshitsukinuke 3-452, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8456

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Gion Corner - 4 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 55 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 91 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 97 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 15 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 15 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 16 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Tanbaguchi Station - 15 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン 魁力屋堀川五条店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪吟醸らーめん久保田 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京都東急ホテルプレミアムラウンジ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪松粂 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪石清 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rakurakuan

Rakurakuan puts you a short five-minute drive from Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 7 minutes away.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Off-site parking nearby (JPY 1300 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 1000 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1300 per day

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Rakurakuan Hotel Kyoto
Rakurakuan Hotel
Rakurakuan Kyoto
Rakurakuan Hotel
Rakurakuan Kyoto
Rakurakuan Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Rakurakuan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rakurakuan?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Rakurakuan.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rakurakuan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Rakurakuan and nearby?
Rakurakuan has a garden.
What's the area around Rakurakuan like?
Rakurakuan is a short 7-minute walk from Gojo Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

Rakurakuan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Clean
The room was clean and big and the staff were courteous. We were just wondering why the television turns on in the middle of the night. We stayed there for 2 nights and the TV just turned on. We did not use the timer.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We love the place so much..
Lanang, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room with zen garden view
Excellent hotel! The bed was small for our size and family. We were 4 of us..
Shashikiran, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A local gem
I spent three nights at Rakurakuan with a friend in October. We agreed that if we're fortunate enough to return to Kyoto, we will definitely stay there again. The hotel was excellent value for money. It had spacious (by local standards) rooms that were spotless and stylish, comfortable beds, and a great shower. We loved the location on a quiet and atmospheric street. Buses and the subway were nearby and it was an easy walk to the train station and to the historic part of the city. The staff were absolutely wonderful. They were polite, friendly, and very helpful. On our last day we were able to leave our luggage with them all day as we continued exploring the city. They made a wonderful restaurant recommendation that was a local favourite (delicious) and they helped us call a taxi on our last day. I would love to stay here again any time!
Liane, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Size of the room is good and not cramp. Very spacious. The staff are very helpful even to the point of helping my daughter wear her kimono. :) Hotel is one station away from Kyoto station. We recommend this for anyone visiting Kyoto.
Len, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is a pleasant stay, my family love the hotel. Staffs are helpful and friendly.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great comfortable stay. Very helpful staff. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay here.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Accomodation not to be missed.
Beautiful, spacious, clean and view of tower. Decor splendid. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Very big room with plenty of storage, fridge and bathroom spotless with toiletries. Quiet and excellent location with supermarket close by. Walking towards the hotel the streets are full of traditional homes you just can't stop taking photos. This accommodation is faultless you get more space, value for money and tradition compared to big chain hotels.
DAWN, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room size was great and we enjoyed our 3 nights here. The staff could not have been more helpful. They sorted out an issue with another hotel we couldn’t get to because of the typhoon for which we were really grateful. We were waved off like friends when we left.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice, small property not too far from the station. Room was massive for Japan hotels, extremely clean and well equipped. Staff were great and very helpful.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location for local transport options Carpet in room needs replacing and more detail to general cleanliness but comfortable and the staff was very friendly
Nathan, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded all Expectations!
Totally unexpected, but this place was amazing! If you judge it by the exterior and location, you would be so misled. Inside the room was spacious, comfortable and simply fabulous. Plus, the next morning, the hosts made us the best breakfast we had on our entire 10 day trip.
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great family hotel
A sensational little hotel in the heart of Kyoto. Easy to find and get around from with staff kindly helping us when we asked questions re holidaying. Generous breakfast daily. Clean tidy traditional hotl. Highly recommended for families visiting Kyoto
Cherie, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Cozy small house converted into a hotel
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice and clean, but lacking
Decent central location, clean, and nice staff, but seriously lacking in attention to detail and experience. Good: - checked us in early and had our bags in our rooms when we came back later - staff are friendly - Central location - beds were comfortable Not so good: - it's "machiya style" design-wise, but cheaply done - there's nowhere to eat breakfast downstairs, so you have to go to the buffet, get the food on a tray, get on the elevator and then somehow open your room door with a tray of food in your arms. Then you have to eat on a tiny table that is only suitable for one person, let alone the four people our reservation was for. Plus there are only two chairs in there anyway. At the very least they should provide a cart to bring your food back to your room. - no rug/carpet so the floor gets dirty quickly - emergency light by the door (probably a legal thing, but still) is always on so it's never really dark - the electrical outlets are on sometimes and off sometimes, so they either have some electrical issue or it's a weird power-saving strategy. Either way, you can't depend on charging devices overnight. Basically it's a good place to sleep, but other than that I can't really justify the price point.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ticks Many Boxes
A newly renovated hotel. Large bedroom, comfortable bed and a relaxing breakfast room service. 5 minutes walk from Gojo subway station, 15 minutes walk from the centre of things such as Nishiki market. Quiet area and very friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
russell, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Amazing service, short walk to stations and some food and drink options around. Sometimes the language barrier is a little much but google translate really helped.
Luke, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, courteous staff
Very clean, modern room with beautiful, traditional Japanese art decorating room displayed in alcoves with spot lighting. Like staying in a Japanese art gallery. Fixtures and ac/heat unit seem new and top line. Miss Tomi was extremely courteous and helpful, called us cabs, stored luggage, answered questions. In a quiet neighborhood, a short cab ride from Kyoto station was most economical for our party of 4, about 600yen.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, very limited service, smoky lobby
The location of the hotel is good. Quite convenient. Staffs gave good recommendations on where to eat. For some reasons, they didn’t clean our room the first day so no clean towels were provided. The second day, they tried to clean the place at 4pm while we’re in the room. We asked them to come back later but they never did. Luckily they gave us some clean towels. The staffs are normally in the staff room but if you don’t ring the bell, you don’t see them around. Although it is supposed to be a non smoking hotel, the lobby is always very smoky. Our room was on the ground floor. The room itself is spacious and comfortable with a nice garden but it can get noisy at night when other guests coming in or going out of the hotel.
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Traditional Style Kyoto Guesthouse.
Room was new, spacious, comfortable and well finished - looked pleasingly Japanese. The hotel is a little off the beaten track, about 10 min walk to nearest metro station and 25 min brisk walk to central/downtown Kyoto. Hotel didn't have any laundry facilities; though there's a coin launderette about a 5 min walk away.
Gavin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel off the main path in quiet neighborhood
Hotel is a small nice hotel located away from the busy tourist section of Kyoto. It was a bit hard to find if you are not familiar with Kyoto (and Japan addresses in general), but it looked exactly like the picture so that made it easy. Very clean, roomy, and friendly staff. Great place to stay!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review