Rakuro Kyoto By The Share Hotels – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Rakuro Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and private bathrooms with a bath and bidet. Some rooms include a balcony, tatami flooring, and a seating area, while select Superior Japanese-Style rooms provide futons on tatami mats. Certain room types have an adjoining private bathroom accessible via a private hallway, requiring a key card for access.

The on-site restaurant serves European cuisine, including fried chicken and regional specialties, with a breakfast menu offering both Japanese and Western set trays. A shared kitchen is equipped for guest use, with local ingredients available for cooking. A vending machine provides additional drinks and snacks throughout the day.

The guest lounge on the ground floor offers free hot and cold drinks, including tea and water, with a water filling station for refillable bottles. A library curated by a local cultural expert provides curated selections of books and local insights for guests. The rooftop terrace has bench seats and tables, offering views of the Kyoto skyline, and is used for yoga and other events.

Bicycle rentals are available for exploring the area, with staff arranging delivery of bikes to the hotel. Self-service laundry machines are offered at 400 yen for washing and 100 yen per 30 minutes for drying. A luggage storage service is available both before check-in and after check-out, and the hotel can arrange luggage forwarding to the next destination via Black Cat delivery.

The hotel is located 150 meters from Marutamachi subway station and within walking distance of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nijo Castle, and Nishiki Market. Multiple bus stops are within a 2-minute walk, providing connections to temples, shrines, and other Kyoto attractions. The surrounding neighborhood has convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and a Fresco supermarket within a 3-minute walk.

Location: 150 meters from Marutamachi subway station

Rooms: Japanese-style tatami rooms with futons; rooms with adjoining private bathroom

Dining: Shared kitchen with local ingredients; on-site European restaurant

Community: Events connecting guests with Kyoto locals; library by a local cultural expert

Activities: Bicycle rentals; yoga on rooftop terrace

Services: Luggage forwarding; self-service laundry; courtesy luggage storage