Rakucho Ryokan
606-0824 Kyoto, Kyoto, Sakyo-ku Shimogamo Higashihangi-cho 67 , Japan – Great location - show map
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 2 km away. Kamogawa River can be reached within a 7-minute walk, and Kyoto Botanical Garden is a 15-minute walk from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Placido
Italy
“The host was very welcoming and helpful in many ways. The spaces were big and clean.” - Jacobus
Netherlands
“Very friendly and helpful host. We had a superb view on the zen garden. Every day new towels. Green tea. exelent toilet in the room. Shower was shared but clean and a great amount of water, soooo nice after a day running around. Small fridge ,...” - Theo
France
“Very cute location with big bedrooms. The owner is friendly and gives a lot of good advices. The best establishment I have done for now in Japan.”
Host Information
Property information
Languages spoken
English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
Facilities of Rakucho RyokanGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
- Shared bathroom
- Garden
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Japanese
House rulesRakucho Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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The fine printNeed-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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 Rakucho Ryokan
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The prices at Rakucho Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Rakucho Ryokan include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Single
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Check-in at Rakucho Ryokan is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Rakucho Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Rakucho Ryokan is 3.1 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.