Marufukuro

4.5 star property
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Japanese Suite with Lounge Access (former Nintendo headquarter) No Smokjing | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Residential Suite with Lounge Access (desighned by Tadao Ando) No Smoking | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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Kagiyacho 342, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8126
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪55 min drive‬
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Room options

Japanese Suite with Lounge Access (former Nintendo headquarter) No Smokjing

  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin with Free Lounge Access (designed by Tadao Ando), Non smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Japanese Junior Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Residential Suite with Lounge Access (desighned by Tadao Ando) No Smoking

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King with Lounge Access (former Nintendo headquarter)No Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King with Lounge Access (former Nintendo headquarter) No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Japanese Balcony King, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King with Free Lounge Access (former Nintendo headquarter), Non smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin with Free Lounge Access (designed by Tadao Ando)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Marufukuro Suite with Private Sauna & Terrace (designed by Tadao Ando) No Smoking

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Selected at Check-In, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room Selected at Check-In, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About this property

Marufukuro

Luxury hotel with a bar, 3-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services and 24-hour room service are on-site.
Marufukuro offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Marufukuro. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the buffet restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 13 minutes on foot from Kyoto Tower
Marufukuro offers its guests a sauna and complimentary bicycles. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Marufukuro. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
ダイニングラウンジ – On-site buffet restaurant. Open 24 hours.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,500 for adults and JPY 4,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ダイニングラウンジ

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (73 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 13 January 2026 to 28 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 4500 for adults and from JPY 4500 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Marukufuro
Marufukuro Hotel
Marufukuro Kyoto
Marufukuro Hotel Kyoto

Marufukuro Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Lu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel had exceptional service, the team was lovely and the complimentary mini-bar and snacks was definitely a nice touch. The room was spacious and comfortable for a family of 4. The little piece of Nintendo history also made the stay even more special. It was also nice to be in a quiet neighborhood but still be close to the city and busy areas. The library and open bar/self-service bar was also great. It was like coming home every night and everyone felt at ease and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a perfect hotel. The staff is very friendly and the hotel is beautiful. We loved the lounge area and the upstairs library. We can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing art deco hotel. Wonderfully attentive team. Great amenities including well appointed rooms and wonderful library and bar facilities. Also in great location near Kyoto station and the centre of Kyoto. Can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manhar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soniya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and the views were beautiful! Everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite possibly the best overall hotel experience we have enjoyed! We have travelled around the world, but the overall experience of Marufukuro was unmatched. The facility was comfortable, relaxed, with a wonderful funky esthetic. The staff were awesome. Helpful, but not overwhelming. Polite. The lounge was a great place to relax and end each busy day. The room was also comfortable and included any possible amenity. Thank you to the staff and owners. You have outdone yourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughter has been looking forward to this stay for almost a year and you didn't disappoint! She and her grandmother had their best night sleep of our Japan visit so far and loved everything about it. Your attention to our every need was greatly appreciated and we will certainly stay again when we come to Kyoto. Thank you so much for making a most memorable experience for my girl!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful unique boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood close to Kyoto station.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

attentive service

The hotel staff were exceptionally attentive and genuinely kind. They went out of their way to assist with any request and ensured everything was taken care of with great care.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshinobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

See Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natsumi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fascinating glimpse into the seminal roots of Nintendo's rise from a simple card making company into one of the most powerful Video Game companies in the world. Marufukuro has it all...a stunning architectural example of old world craftsmanship vs. Tadao Ando's modernist visions. The neighborhood is quiet and tranquil and is teaming with herons as a lovely bonus! Hotel staff is warm and goes above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms with full amenities and bathroom equipped for both Japanese and Western preferences. The lounge was a lovely spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing in the Summer heat, with complimentary wines, beers and snacks - our family especially loved the Chazuke supper!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Intiaz

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great history! Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HSIANGYU

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best stay of my life the hotel was amazing and the staff was fantastic will come back again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the best hotel during my trip in Japan. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is elegant and rich with Nintendo history and culture.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025