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Rakucho Ryokan

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a stack of futons, a wooden ladder, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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67 Shimogamo Higashihangicho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-0824
  • Place, Kamogawa Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Concert Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shimogamo Shrine
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a stack of futons, a wooden ladder, and a large window.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-style Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Sakyo Ward within a mile (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street, Rakucho Ryokan is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Nishiki Market. This 8-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Kamogawa Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Concert Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shimogamo Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Demachiyanagi Station - 3 min drive
  • Kitayama Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都府立植物園 森カフェ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪かごの屋北大路下鴨店 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪あんびしゃす花 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪いいちょラーメン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Verdi (カフェ・ヴェルディ) - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rakucho Ryokan

At Rakucho Ryokan, guests have access to features like laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Visa

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Rakucho Ryokan Kyoto
Rakucho Ryokan Guesthouse
Rakucho Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Rakucho Ryokan?

Rakucho Ryokan provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Rakucho Ryokan?

This guesthouse is situated in Sakyo Ward within a 10-minute walk of Kamo River and Kamogawa Park. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Rakucho Ryokan?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does Rakucho Ryokan have a casino?

No, Rakucho Ryokan doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rakucho Ryokan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does Rakucho Ryokan have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Rakucho Ryokan have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Rakucho Ryokan doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Rakucho Ryokan allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rakucho Ryokan.

Does Rakucho Ryokan have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Rakucho Ryokan?

The closest major airport to Rakucho Ryokan is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 25.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rakucho Ryokan?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Rakucho Ryokan.

Rakucho Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth the extra money. Very clean, very cozy and the host is incredibly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okaerinasai (Traditional warm welcome)

Amazingly friendly host will give insider tips to travelers about the hidden gems of Kyoto. Actually deserves at least three stars for exceptional service, clean and high quality facilities, quiet but convenient for travel location.
Front Garden
Large window view, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved loved loved our stay! Owner was so kind and informative. He gave us a free room upgrade which was such a wonderful surprise! He also kept our luggage safe before we arrived and helped us ship it to our next destination. He made this stay feel like a home away from home, so we were excited to come back each night. There is a mall super close by which was convenient. By far the best place we've stayed at in Japan. Looking forward to going back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not be happier about my 2 days stay at Rakucho ryokan. The room was perfect: clean, quiet, the futon super confortable and the showers/toilets clean and surprisingly quite modern. The host was very welcoming and offered really great suggestions for my stay. The small bike rental shop he suggested (“Bike laboratory”) really made my trip to Kyoto a memorable one. I arrived earlier than check in time, but was able to leave my luggage in a locker in the close by subway station and took this time opportunity to visit the awesome Kyoto botanical garden, a short walk away. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alojamiento muy completo, cómodo y limpio. Habitaciones amplias y genial servicio por parte del anfitrión que te ayuda en todo momento y te explica todo. Muy cerca de una parada de bus que te conecta con el centro.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy tranquilo y limpio.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Une adorable auberge authetique et chaleureuse, confortable et bien située. L'hôte est tres agréable et serviable ; il est de très bon conseil et vous met vite à l'aise. Arrêt de bus à 4 min a pied. Futons confortables et un equipement efficace. Nombreux points d'eau et une buanderie appréciable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le propriétaire des lieux est très accueillant et disponible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿自体はめっちゃよかったです。コスパめっちゃ良い、ただ隣の人がうるさかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil, chambre ok que du bonheur
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
めちゃくちゃ綺麗で、お風呂とトイレは共同ですが、すごく清潔感があり、申し分無かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024