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Rakucho Ryokan

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kawaramachi Street

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Garden
Towels
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Japanese-style Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Laundry detergent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Sakyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Rakucho Ryokan. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
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Map
67 Shimogamo Higashihangicho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-0824

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Nijō Castle - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Demachiyanagi Station - 3 min drive
  • Kitayama Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deli Cafe たまご 京都北山 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪あんびしゃす花 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪いいちょラーメン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ケンタッキーフライドチキン 洛北店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪みなもと - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rakucho Ryokan

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Rakucho Ryokan provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Rakucho Ryokan boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Rakucho Ryokan Kyoto
Rakucho Ryokan Guesthouse
Rakucho Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Rakucho Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rakucho Ryokan?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rakucho Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rakucho Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rakucho Ryokan located?

Located in Sakyo Ward, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kamo River and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto University and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kitayama Station is 11 minutes by foot and Kitaoji Station is 11 minutes.

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Rakucho Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le propriétaire des lieux est très accueillant et disponible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gentaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ゆうすけ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿自体はめっちゃよかったです。コスパめっちゃ良い、ただ隣の人がうるさかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil, chambre ok que du bonheur
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
めちゃくちゃ綺麗で、お風呂とトイレは共同ですが、すごく清潔感があり、申し分無かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okaerinasai (Traditional warm welcome)

Amazingly friendly host will give insider tips to travelers about the hidden gems of Kyoto. Actually deserves at least three stars for exceptional service, clean and high quality facilities, quiet but convenient for travel location.
Front Garden
Large window view, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024