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Rakucho Ryokan

2.0 star property
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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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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Basic Room

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese-style Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

Japanese-style Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese-style Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood 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. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Map
67 Shimogamo Higashihangicho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-0824

What's nearby

  • Scenery of Kamogawa with yellow flowers in Kyoto.
    Kamogawa Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto_ShimogamoShrine_6076300_03edit
    Shimogamo Shrine
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • ��京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Concert Hall
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Deli Cafe たまご 京都北山
    5 min walk
  • Cafe Verdi (カフェ・ヴェルディ)
    6 min walk
  • みなもと
    5 min walk
  • バイカル 下鴨本店
    5 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

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Kamogawa Park and Shimogamo Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Kitayama Station is 11 minutes by foot and Kitaoji Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Rakucho Ryokan Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Djamel

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
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alojamiento muy completo, cómodo y limpio. Habitaciones amplias y genial servicio por parte del anfitrión que te ayuda en todo momento y te explica todo. Muy cerca de una parada de bus que te conecta con el centro.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Si
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy tranquilo y limpio.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

aurore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Une adorable auberge authetique et chaleureuse, confortable et bien située. L'hôte est tres agréable et serviable ; il est de très bon conseil et vous met vite à l'aise. Arrêt de bus à 4 min a pied. Futons confortables et un equipement efficace. Nombreux points d'eau et une buanderie appréciable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gentaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024