Rakucho Ryokan - Kyoto

Adults-only ryokan housed in a historic building over 80 years old, with a Japanese garden and antique furnishings

Accommodations & Room Amenities

Rakucho Ryokan offers guest rooms with tatami flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each room includes air conditioning, heating, an electric kettle, and green tea bags. Some rooms overlook the Japanese garden, which is accessible from certain guest rooms on the ground floor.

Shared Facilities & Conveniences

The ryokan has shared bathrooms with individual lockable shower rooms and toilets, each kept clean daily. A shared microwave and coin-operated laundry machines are available for guest use. A free internet terminal is set up in the common area, and a washing machine with dryer is also provided.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Rakucho Ryokan Kyoto is a 15-minute walk from Kitaoji Subway Station, which connects to JR Kyoto Station via a 15-minute subway ride. The hotel is a 20-minute bus ride from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1 mile from Shimogamo Shrine. Kamogawa River is a 7-minute walk away, and Kyoto Botanical Garden is a 15-minute walk from the property.

Host & Guest Services

The owner, Katsunori, greets guests each morning and provides a map of the local area with restaurant recommendations. He personally explains bus and subway routes and can call a taxi or assist with luggage forwarding. Fresh towels are delivered daily to each room.

Historic Building & Garden Setting

The ryokan occupies a Japanese wooden building constructed over 80 years ago, with antique furniture placed in the common areas. The property includes a Japanese garden that is visible from the guest rooms and common hallways. The building's traditional architecture and furnishings create a setting distinct from typical hotels.

• Historic building: Japanese wooden structure over 80 years old
• Garden: Traditional Japanese garden with seasonal views
• Bathrooms: Shared lockable shower and toilet rooms
• Laundry: Coin-operated washer and dryer on site
• Host: Owner Katsunori provides local recommendations and maps
• Access: 15-min walk to Kitaoji Subway, buses at the corner

License number: 京都市指令 第2398号