Rakucho Ryokan

Travelers find peaceful relaxation in the beautiful gardens of this tranquil retreat, a perfect escape from the bustle of everyday life

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January 2026

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February 2026

Located near Kawaramachi Street, Rakucho Ryokan welcomes visitors with its serene garden setting. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The smoke-free property offers convenient luggage storage for those exploring the area.

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Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Laundry room

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Tomorrow

Jan 20 - Jan 21

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

3+ beds

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Basic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Laundry detergent

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons

Japanese-style Single Room

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Air conditioning

Heating

Laundry detergent

Sleeps 1
1 Single Futon

Japanese-style Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

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Air conditioning

Heating

Laundry detergent

Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Japanese-style Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Laundry detergent

Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons

About the area

Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Rakucho Ryokan. Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street 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. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting.

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67 Shimogamo Higashihangicho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-0824

What's nearby

Kamogawa Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kyoto Concert Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Shimogamo Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kawaramachi Street - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cafe Verdi (カフェ・ヴェルディ) - ‬6 min walk
‪バイカル下鴨本店 - ‬5 min walk
‪Deli Cafe たまご京都北山 - ‬5 min walk
‪あんびしゃす花 - ‬4 min walk
‪九州ラーメン博多っ子 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rakucho Ryokan

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street

Rakucho Ryokan provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Smoke-free property and luggage storage

Room features

All guest rooms at Rakucho Ryokan have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Other amenities include:

Guidebooks and local maps
Heating and housekeeping

Similar properties

Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Microwave

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

20 Jan - 21 Jan

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site 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 lift

More

Smoke-free property

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 100-10,000 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 any lifts

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?

Checkout 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. Nishiki Market is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Kitayama Station is 11 minutes by foot and Kitaoji Station is 11 minutes.

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Rakucho Ryokan Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Emily

26 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved loved loved our stay! Owner was so kind and informative. He gave us a free room upgrade which was such a wonderful surprise! He also kept our luggage safe before we arrived and helped us ship it to our next destination. He made this stay feel like a home away from home, so we were excited to come back each night. There is a mall super close by which was convenient. By far the best place we've stayed at in Japan. Looking forward to going back!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

6 Aug 2024

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Djamel

16 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Worth the extra money. Very clean, very cozy and the host is incredibly friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

21 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Could not be happier about my 2 days stay at Rakucho ryokan. The room was perfect: clean, quiet, the futon super confortable and the showers/toilets clean and surprisingly quite modern. The host was very welcoming and offered really great suggestions for my stay. The small bike rental shop he suggested (“Bike laboratory”) really made my trip to Kyoto a memorable one. I arrived earlier than check in time, but was able to leave my luggage in a locker in the close by subway station and took this time opportunity to visit the awesome Kyoto botanical garden, a short walk away. Will definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025