Rakucho Ryokan

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Housed in a historic Japanese building more than 80 years old, Rakucho Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kitaoji Subway Station, which is a 15-minute subway ride from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring a Japanese garden and antique furniture, it offers traditional Japanese lodging with free Wi-Fi in public areas. Guest rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Air conditioning and heating facilities are fitted in all rooms, while an electric kettle and green tea bags are provided. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. The Ryokan has a shared microwave. Coin-operated laundry machines are available as well. Guests can use the internet terminal in the common area for free. Ryokan Rakucho is a 20-minute bus ride from the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Shimogamo Shrine is located 1.2 mi away. Kamogawa River can be reached within a 7-minute walk, and Kyoto Botanical Garden is a 15-minute walk from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Juan
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
“The inn feels very new, spacious, has good lighting, and in a way presents a very curated representation of what a traditional Japanese inn would be like. Our room had all the facilities we needed and everything felt super clean. The neighborhood...”
Heather
United States United States
“One of our favorite stays in all of Japan. Beautifully and tastefully decorated, very comfortable futons with down duvets, huge showers, and the owner was exceptionally kind and helpful and gave us great recs. Great quiet location and easy to bike...”
Aleksandra
United States United States
“Staying at Rakucho Ryokan in Kyoto was an absolute highlight—every detail of the space is impeccably clean, thoughtfully designed, and intuitively arranged so everything feels effortless, simple, and perfectly placed for comfort and ease. I had...”
Irene
Spain Spain
“The room was spacious and futon very comfortable. It was clean and the staff was friendly and kind. He gave me lots of tips and recommendations that made my trip even better. When you arrive there, you realize that the ryokan is better and more...”
Traci
United States United States
“Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Owner is friendly and welcoming, taking time to point out recommendations in the area and best access to transportation. He would often greet me when I was heading out or coming back in. Shared bathrooms are...”
Michelle
United States United States
“The host was incredibly kind and went out of his way to make us comfortable. All facilities were clean. Beautiful traditional Japanese style with the comfort of modern AC, toilets, laundry, and showers. The host even helped us call a taxi for us...”
Ruth
United States United States
“Host is very hospitable and knows a lot about the area. Very close to a bus stop that will get you basically anywhere in the city! The traditional Japanese style rooms made the experience of being in Kyoto feel so magical!”
Nigel
Philippines Philippines
“It was so clean and beautiful! The owner is so accommodating to all my requests (which is embarrassing for me because I don’t request stuff usually) and he is very helpful. It is very near to bus stations and the train. The host also shows...”
Nachidelange
United States United States
“Our host was incredible, the ryokan was very comfortable, common spaces and bathrooms were clean, and we were provided with everything we needed. Location was not a problem for us, as there is a lot to do in the northern part of town as well and...”
Muhammad
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The view was beautiful and serene, the place was near the bus stop so commute was easy and over all a really great experience”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 281 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Housed in a historic Japanese building more than 80 years old, Rakucho Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Kitaoji Subway Station. Featuring a Japanese garden and antique furniture, it offers traditional Japanese lodging with free Wi-Fi in public areas. It is far from the city center, so it is not recommended for those who want to spend time in the city.(Approximately 5km) However, you can get to the city center in 20 minutes by bus. (It takes 20min and comes every 10min.) Guest rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Air conditioning and heating facilities are fitted in all rooms, while an electric kettle and green tea bags are provided. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. The Ryokan has a shared microwave, Coin-operated laundry machines are available as well. Guests can use the internet terminal in the common area for free.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Rakucho Ryokan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that room cleaning is not included in the bookings, but it can be added at an extra charge.

Guests arriving after check-in hours (18:00) must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show.

No meals are served at the property.

Please inform Rakucho Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: 京都市指令 第2398号

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