Mugen is a property that was built 160 years ago, situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Nijo Castle. Every room at Mugen features an en suite shower room, toilet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. You will find a shared lounge on site and a bar at the annex building. The ryokan also offers bike hire. Imperial Palace is 1.1 km from Mugen, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrea
    Hungary Hungary
    Very nice, traditional atmosphere with modern comfort. The owners are extremely kind and helpful. Delicious food and comfortable beds.
  • Paula
    Croatia Croatia
    Stylish eclectic space, impeccable attention to detail and the loveliest hosts.
  • Arushi
    United States United States
    The property is just lovely! If you are looking for a traditional Japanese hospitality experience this is the place. They have all the traditional elements but also contemporary amenities. Just perfect for me and my husband. As a bonus, the...
  • Benjamin
    Australia Australia
    A great experience of a traditional Ryokan run with absolute passion by the owners. Every single detail throughout everything they do was perfect. The energy and passion of Tome San and her husband shone through the rooms, food, guidance and...
  • Sung
    Australia Australia
    Everything about this ryokan was exceptional and prepared with attention to detail. Stayed for two nights but felt sad to leave. The place is carefully designed and renovated with its historical features and materials to a modern ryokan. It's a...
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    We had an incredible 3 night stay at the gorgeous Ryokan Mugen. A beautifully restored and tastefully decorated space with great attention to detail. Tome and her husband are superb hosts extremely helpful and accommodating. Tome expertly planned...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a wonderful place to stay! From start to finish, Tome and her husband made sure we felt welcome, comfortable, and above all, happy. I can honestly say I've never had a better experience staying in any other accommodation. Tome is such a...
  • Vanessa
    Australia Australia
    Staying at Ryokan Mugen was a Japanese dream! Tome gave us inside knowledge to Kyoto that made our adventures authentic and delightful. Her hospitality was next level and the breakfast …. Amazing. Mugen is a big hug of plum wine with whiskey:)
  • Richard
    United States United States
    very aesthetic & comfortable ... with a quite good breakfast
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is one of those unique stays that you do not forget for a long time - for all the right reasons! Lovely hosts, spotlessly clean accommodation, delicious breakfasts and very quiet. The Ryokan is located in a residential area which you will...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only)
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Bar

Internet
Fast free WiFi 360 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only)

  • Room options at Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) include:

    • Twin
    • Single
  • The prices at Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental
  • Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) is 1.6 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.