Rakurakuan is located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Nishihonganji Temple and To-ji Temple, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Rakurakuan is located close to To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple, and provides a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, a front desk safe and concierge services
A lift
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Fridges, on-request microwaves and heating
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site 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
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Japanese garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Lift
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4 floors
Building
Smoke-free property
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
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
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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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: JPY 1300 per day
Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1000 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
We should mention
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
Property is also known as
Rakurakuan Hotel Kyoto
Rakurakuan Hotel
Rakurakuan Kyoto
Rakurakuan Hotel
Rakurakuan Kyoto
Rakurakuan Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Is Rakurakuan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rakurakuan?
This property doesn't offer parking.
Rakurakuan Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.