812 reviews
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$133249, Tsuboyacho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, 604-8255, Japan
812 reviews
1/47
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathtub
Welcome to MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of Kyoto! Nestled just 1.6 kilometers from the bustling city center, this 4-star hotel is a perfect retreat for travelers seeking a charming blend of tradition and modernity. With prices starting at just $133, you can indulge in luxury without breaking the bank.
Step into your well-appointed room and discover a haven of relaxation complete with free WiFi, air conditioning, and a full kitchen to whip up your favorite meals. Imagine soaking in a bathtub after a day of exploring the stunning Nijo Castle and the beautiful streets of Kyoto. Plus, with elevators accessing upper floors, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city without the hassle of climbing stairs!
With 812 glowing reviews, guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere and thoughtfully designed non-smoking rooms at MIMARU. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely stroll through the nearby historic sites or indulging in a culinary adventure at local eateries, this hotel is your gateway to the wonders of Kyoto. Don't miss out on the chance to create unforgettable memories in this enchanting city!
At MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle, families and groups are in for a treat! With a range of spacious room options, from the Family Apartment to the Apartment Deluxe, you'll find the perfect spot to unwind after a day filled with adventure. Imagine gathering your loved ones in an expansive 862 sqft Connecting Family Apartment or the cozy warmth of a Family Japanese room, accommodating up to six adults and four children – it’s like your own little home away from home! With plenty of beds and various configurations, whether you prefer bunk beds or traditional Japanese futons, there's no need to worry about squeezing in during your stay.
When you’re not exploring the historic treasures of Kyoto, the hotel's vibrant atmosphere offers the perfect setting for fun family bonding. How about enjoying a movie night with the family in your room, complete with your favorite home-cooked snacks from the full kitchen? Or if you're feeling adventurous, gather the family and embark on a culinary exploration at nearby restaurants and street vendors featuring authentic Kyoto cuisine. With so many delicious options to tantalize your taste buds, you’ll discover just how flavorful and diverse Japanese dining can be.
And let's not forget about your downtime – after a day of sightseeing, sinking into a luxurious bathtub in your room will be the cherry on top of your perfect getaway. Whether you choose to soak in peace or turn it into a mini spa night with the kids, it’s all about relaxing and unwinding. At MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle, the combination of spacious accommodations, excitement, and relaxation will ensure you create family memories that last a lifetime. So pack your bags, and get ready for a Kyoto adventure filled with laughter, culture, and comfort!
Closest airports
Osaka International Airport
23.5miKobe Airport
39.3miKansai International Airport
49.4miChūbu Centrair International Airport
60.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathtub
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Japanese Apartment
2 Twin Beds
3 Futon Mat Beds
430 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Japanese Apartment for 5 is 431 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus living room, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and safe.
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Connecting Family Apartment
4 Twin Beds
4 Bunk Beds
860 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 8 beds.
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Connecting Japanese Style Apartment
4 Twin Beds
6 Futon Mat Beds
860 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Experience the charm of a spacious and modern Japanese apartment, perfect for large families. Featuring four twin beds, six futon mats, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom, this connecting room ensures comfort and convenience for up to 10 adults and 4 children.
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Japanese, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
3 Futon Mat Beds
430 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Experience the elegance and tranquility of a Japanese apartment in this spacious family room. Accommodating up to 5 adults and 2 children, this room features traditional futon mats, a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, and a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience.
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Japanese, Twin
430 sqft
Kitchen
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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The family room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This family room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, tatami, Smartphone, as well as a dining area. The unit has 2 beds and 3 futons.
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Connecting Japanese Apartment
860 sqft
Kitchen
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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The spacious family room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The family room has tatami floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, Smartphone, a dining area, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 4 beds and 6 futons.
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Apartment
2 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
1 Sofa Bed
430 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom
2 Twin Beds
1 Bunk Bed
430 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Apartment Connecting
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Apartment Connecting Room
Family Studio Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sofa
1 Sofa Bed
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Room Run Of House
9.2
812 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Brianne
10
May 2025
The staff were super friendly. There is a ramen shop that is about 5 places down that was the best ramen I have had in my life. The owner is super friendly and they have an order kiosk if you don’t feel like interacting. As far as the hotel, it was one of the best places I stayed at out of the hotels. I’d highly recommend for the washer/dryer combo and the shower/bath room combo alone.
I can’t really say there was anything I didn’t like. I really enjoyed the property. It was a 15 minute walk from one of the train lines that we had to use, but it was still fairly easy to get there with all our luggage. The beds were a bit hard, but I think that is a normal thing in Japan (every bed we had was about the same amount of hardness). I actually preferred it, because it pushed me to get up and moving and I still got a good nights rest even with the toughness. We had the entire family with us, which made suitcases a bit hard to layout, but they had excellent storage for everything.
Lan-anh
10
March 2025
Staff is beyond first class. They are helpful, proactive and very kind. They were so helpful when one of our kid's was injured. They called around and made an appointment for us on a Sunday, when most places were closed. We didn't ask them to do this, they took it upon themselves. They located a wheelchair for us at another Mimaru, which they let us borrow for free for the duration of our stay. They even offered to swap crutches with us, when we couldnt find a matching pair after looking for one at 3 different locations. I can't thank the staff enough for all their help. Room was beautiful. Washing machine works very well, including the dryer setting.
Wasn't a problem for me because I always wear one, but you might want to bring an eye mask because the morning sun is bright and there are no curtains per se, just the traditional paper/wood screens.
Amber
10
May 2025
We were really happy to have a caring and energetic concierge. They helped us with directions and recommendations each day. They also took time to engage with my children and play lobby games with them. The room was quiet, good air conditioning, lots of storage, great washer and dryer and very clean shower and toilet area. The bunk beds were a hit with my kids. We like that we were 5 minutes walk from a couple train stations.
The adult beds you could moderately feel the springs through the bed, which was confusing as they seemed robust to look at.
Kristell
10
December 2024
My stay at this hotel in Kyoto was exceptional—truly the best hotel experience I’ve had in Japan! The rooms were incredibly spacious and thoughtfully equipped, featuring a washing machine and dryer, a fully functional kitchen, and even a traditional tatami area that added an authentic touch to the stay. Everything was impeccably clean, and the staff went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. They were incredibly friendly and helpful, even assisting us with luggage transfer services to our next hotel, which made traveling so much easier. They also provided us with helpful guides to explore Kyoto, which was a thoughtful gesture. I’ll definitely choose Mimaru Hotels again for future stays. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Japan!
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Eva
9.1
April 2025
The room was very clean and nice. Once the sleeping mats are down, there is not much room to walk around and hard to get to dining table. The staff are incredibly helpful and informative. The location is great, easy to walk to Gion, Nishiki market. The inroom washer/ dryer is great.
Its a bit of a walk to some subway lines. The bathroom set up is a mostly good, excepting the shower door is clear and backs on to main bathroom so that noone else can use the sink and would have to walk past the clear door to use the toilet.
Corbett
9.1
March 2025
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful, though provided generic responses to questions like recommendation to restaurants. Bathroom and laundry facilities were clean and spacious. The washing machine, dryer allowed us to catch up on some washing during our trip. The room was sizable, and the beds were comfortable and soft.
The location felt a little out of the way for public transport. While there was a bus stop out the front, the trains in Kyoto were a little hard to access from this location and we ended up using Taxi's / Uber's.
Jill
9.1
June 2024
The rooms were spacious for 5 of us and the location was near convenient bus stops. The staff was the star as they were so friendly and helpful. They spent a lot of time helping us find a place for our large group to eat and we were so appreciative.
Everything was wonderful but the air conditioning in our room was a little weak. We were travelling with family who had 2 other rooms on the same floor and their AC was ice cold! I think it was just our room but they kindly came and looked at it and said it was working. It was, but it just didn't get very cold so made sleeping mildly less comfortable.
Michelle
9.1
January 2025
Great location and great facilities for a family. We stayed here for 4 nights. Buses were easy to catch on the street. The nearest train station is 10 mins walk. The room itself is spacious enough for a family of 4. We got the room with the bunkbeds. The bedroom is separated from the living area. They have games for the kids. There is a bingo game for the kids to earn a reward. The staff all spoke English and were very helpful. Highly recommend for families.
Need more hooks to hang towels and jackets
Oscar
10
May 2024
Absolutely loved this hotel and the room; it was sparkling clean, cosy and with beautiful Japanese style interior design and furnishings which added a lot to the experience and made us feel like home. The staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful and went the extra mile all the time; we are very grateful for their help throughout our stay. The hotel itself is conveniently located with a number of bus stops within walking distance and there are train stations nearby as well where you can easily top up your public transport cards; it's very easy to get to all of the main attractions of the city thanks to accessible public transport and central location in an area of downtown that was not too busy and crowded. The much busier Sanjo and Shijo streets with their shopping areas are within walking distance. Train station is a 15-20 min bus ride away and the bus stop is very close to the hotel so there was no need to order a taxi.
Yingqi
8.2
June 2024
Booked a connecting family room for our family of 8 (with 2 young kids). The staff were kind enough to allow us to check in earlier, and they had a kid friendly bingo game where children had to perform certain tasks for a token coin to get a gift. The service apartment amenities came in handy as we had to cook for young children. The bedding was also comfortable. The staff were also very accommodating and friendly. Room was pretty clean, didn’t spot any part that was dusty. The children rated it their favourite accommodation out of the few hotels we stayed in.
The size of the room, was a bit small. But I guess that’s the case with most Japanese accommodation. The convenience stores and the supermarkets, was a shot distance away and not right at the doorstep, so with inclement weather it might be a bit difficult to get to.
Attractions
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
1.1miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
1.1miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.7miShoren-in Temple
1.8miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.6miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
4.2miSagano
4.6miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5.4miByodo-in Temple
8.7miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.6miUtsubo Park
26.6miNational Bunraku Theater
27.2miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.6miMinami
27.7miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.4miAttractions
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
1.1miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
1.1miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.7miShoren-in Temple
1.8miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.6miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
4.2miSagano
4.6miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5.4miByodo-in Temple
8.7miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.6miUtsubo Park
26.6miNational Bunraku Theater
27.2miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.6miMinami
27.7miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.4miAirports
Osaka International Airport
23.5miKobe Airport
39.3miKansai International Airport
49.4miChūbu Centrair International Airport
60.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Dryer
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Washing machine
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Transportation
Public transit tickets
From 15:00
Until 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 07:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
American Express,
Mastercard,
JCB,
Diners Club,
Visa,
Cash only,
UnionPay
This property accepts cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE?
MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE's check-in window is between 03:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.
Is there parking at MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE?
Yes, parking is available at MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE. However, please note that charges may apply. The hotel does not have its own parking lot but utilizes nearby public parking. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make a reservation for parking.
What's the nightly rate at MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE?
Rates at MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE commence from $133. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.
Which room categories can I book at MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE?
At MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE, the hotel offers a variety of room types for guests. These include the Family Apartment, which can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children and has 2 twin beds and 2 bunk beds. There is also the Family Apartment (Sofa-Bed) which can accommodate 5 adults and 2 children and has 2 twin beds, 2 bunk beds, and 1 sofa bed. The hotel also offers the Connecting Japanese Apartment, which can accommodate 10 adults and 4 children and has 4 twin beds and 6 futon mats. Lastly, there is the Japanese Apartment which can accommodate 5 adults and 2 children and has 2 twin beds and 3 futon mats. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.
Where can guests find entertainment in MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE?
Guests at MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel offers a communal lounge area where guests can relax and socialize with their fellow travelers. The lounge is a comfortable space equipped with seating areas and is perfect for spending leisure time.
Additionally, the hotel provides bicycles for rent, allowing guests to explore the surrounding area and visit nearby attractions. This is a great way to spend time while enjoying the scenic beauty of Kyoto.
Furthermore, MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE offers a garden where guests can unwind and enjoy nature. The garden provides a tranquil environment and is ideal for a peaceful stroll or simply sitting and enjoying the serenity.
Overall, guests have the opportunity to make the most of their time at the hotel by utilizing these leisure amenities and indulging in a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
What methods of payment does MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE accept?
MIMARU kyoto NIJO CASTLE accepts various payment methods including Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, JCB, and UnionPay. Cash payment is also accepted.
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