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Rakurakuan

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Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Tenshitsukinuke 3-452, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8456
  • Place, Nishihonganji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Terrace

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Shimogyo Ward within a short walk of Nishihonganji Temple, Rakurakuan is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as To-ji Temple. The 7 rooms at this 3-star hotel include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and pillowtop beds.

What's nearby

  • Nishihonganji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 13 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Station Building - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京料理 たん熊北店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪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
  • ‪がんこ 西本願寺別邸 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ninuki - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rakurakuan

Guests staying at Rakurakuan enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, free long-distance calls, and free local calls are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,300 per day)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 1000 per day

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1300 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1000 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Rakurakuan Hotel
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Rakurakuan Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Rakurakuan?

This hotel is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a short 12-minute walk of Shijo Street and also 14 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street. You'll also find Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Rakurakuan?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Rakurakuan feature a casino at the property?

No, Rakurakuan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rakurakuan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Rakurakuan good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter and slippers as well as a Japanese garden.

Does Rakurakuan have a hot tub?

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

Does Rakurakuan have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Rakurakuan allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rakurakuan.

Does Rakurakuan have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Rakurakuan?

The closest major airport to Rakurakuan is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Rakurakuan?

Yes, some guestrooms at Rakurakuan offer a terrace and may feature city views.

Rakurakuan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lanang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the place so much..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shashikiran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent room with zen garden view

Excellent hotel! The bed was small for our size and family. We were 4 of us..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liane

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Len, Canada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a pleasant stay, my family love the hotel. Staffs are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable stay. Very helpful staff. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

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

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cozy small house converted into a hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

russell

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

TabbyCat, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

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