MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE

3.0 star property
Aparthotel units with kitchens, a quick walk to Sanjo Street

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Rooftop terrace
Point of interest
Extra beds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
249, Tsuboya-Cho, Horikawa Rokkaku-Sagaru, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8255
  • Sanjo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

One-Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Connecting Japanese Style Apartment For 10

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons

Japanese Apartment For 5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Free extra futon mattress
  • 40 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

Japanese Apartment for 2 adults only non-smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

One-Bedroom Family Apartment (Sofa-Bed) For 5

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

High Floor One-Bedroom Family Apartment (Sofa-Bed) for 5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Connecting Family Apartment, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe 4Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe Other - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 8

4Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Japanese-Western mixed

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe Japanese-Western mixed

  • Sleeps 10

Deluxe 4Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Family Apartment(Sofa-Bed) for 5

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Connecting Japanese Apartment For 10

  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Single Beds and 6 Single Futons

Japanese Apartment For 5

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

Connecting Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

Japanese Apartment Non Smoking (for 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

One-Bedroom Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

High Floor One-Bedroom Family Apartment(Sofa-Bed) For 5

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 5-minute stroll of Sanjo Street and within 15 minutes of Nijō Castle. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room kitchens, washers/dryers and free WiFi. .Each apartment features free wired Internet, a flat-screen TV and a separate bath and shower. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a soaking tub and a down duvet. A coffee/tea maker, a safe and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Kyoto aparthotel include Nishiki Market and Kyoto Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Sanjo Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nijō Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Omiya Station - 7 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 7 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪らーめん食堂大義家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweets Cafe KYOTO KEIZO - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪魏飯夷堂 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Premarché Gelateria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪coffee&wine ローヌ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE

Aparthotel units with kitchens, a quick walk to Sanjo Street
As a guest of MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3-star Kyoto aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE offers 42 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and hairdryers.

This Kyoto aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 floors
  • 42 units
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 5000
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 5000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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 200–1,000 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.

  • Early check-in fee: JPY 5000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 5000 (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

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number H30-898

We should mention

  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

MIMARU KYOTO HORIKAWAROKKAKU Aparthotel
MIMARU HORIKAWAROKKAKU Aparthotel
MIMARU KYOTO HORIKAWAROKKAKU Apartment
MIMARU HORIKAWAROKKAKU Apartment
MIMARU HORIKAWAROKKAKU
Apartment MIMARU KYOTO HORIKAWAROKKAKU Kyoto
Kyoto MIMARU KYOTO HORIKAWAROKKAKU Apartment
Apartment MIMARU KYOTO HORIKAWAROKKAKU
MIMARU KYOTO HORIKAWAROKKAKU Kyoto
Mimaru Kyoto Horikawarokkaku

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE?

MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE?

No, MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE?

No, only service animals are allowed.

MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 341 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a tiny bit further from the train station than I would have liked (21 weeks pregnant with a toddler, 15-20 minute walk) but we still did tons of sightseeing via train and taxi. We loved the quaint side streets between this hotel and Nishiki market. Bathtub was really high tech, loved it! The apartment was spacious for our family of three and I loved the tatami area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the in-room amenities, the staff was super friendly, and the location was within walking distance of sights, shopping, and dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiyesha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. The room was perfect for a family, washer/dryer in the room was a very welcome addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent stay, recommend for families

Awesome aparthotel - great little apartment, incredibly well-designed and thought out, very clean. Perfect for family (of 4) with fridge-freezer, hob, kettle. Think there was an oven too but we didn’t use it. Could borrow a toaster. Friendly and helpful front desk staff - they helped us book somewhere for dinner. Only minor issues were that it could be a little noisy at night from traffic on the main road (we were 5th floor) and the washer-dryer did a great job at washing and a truly awful job at drying! Washing was left damp and smelly at the end of drying cycle (not overloaded at all). Re-washed and hung to dry instead and that worked well with the bathroom extractor on (I borrowed an extra airer). So convenient to have your own washer though. Would stay again and recommend. Location was excellent for exploring and eating out - we walked lots of places - nearest underground was maybe 10-15 mins walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in this hotel. For most sightseeing we had to take public transportation/ Uber/taxi, but all was easily accessible. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. It was in an easy walking area with lots of local long covered malls filled with lots of Japan goodness.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay - very much appreciate the wonderful hospitality and restaurant recommendations. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little property in Kyoto. It was able to fit our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 teenagers) relatively comfortably. There is additional bedding provided that can make 2 more beds on the ground if needed. The location is convenient to a couple of nearby (less than 5 minute walk) bus stations. We took an uber to the bamboo forest and it was a little over 20 minutes. There is a ridiculously cute breakfast place across the street, but be prepared to wait a long time. Right next to the hotel is another coffee house that serves basic breakfast, and their coffee is all pour-over and takes a long time to make, so don't expect a quick in-and-out for breakfast. Overall, I was pleased with the location, and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were exceptional. Very patient with my kids playing a game in the lobby. Hotel was very clean and close to bus transportation. Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing hotel in Kyoto

The Mimaru Kyoto Nijo Castle is an excellent hotel. It's in a very convenient location in Kyoto. Very close to multiple subway stations. The hotel is very modern with everything you need to make your stay amazing such as microwave, stove, fridge, washer and dryer, etc as well as all the high tech Japanese controls. But what made the stay even more forgettable was the front desk staff. Very accommodating and their hospitality went above and beyond. From check in, to assisting us with luggage transfer to the check out. They were amazing. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Service was 5 star. Room was a bit small. Location is ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean pleasant, if just a bit tight for 5 people. Two of the kids liked the experience of sleeping on the tatami mats. Having the laundry machine in our unit was a life saver. The only feedback for the hotel is that the toilet gave off a strange smell the entire stay. I think it was because the tank needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

France, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Lin, Mamika, and Koki for their warmth and responsiveness to all my inquiries. A special shout-out goes to Lin, who truly went the extra mile to help me track down a hard-to-find shopping item! My vacations in Japan left me with unforgettable memories. We originally booked a traditional Japanese-style room at this hotel for seven nights but loved it so much that we decided to extend our stay by three more nights. The staff here not only speaks English but are also exceptionally friendly. It’s also convenient to explore nearby Kyoto, Nara, Uji, Otsu, and Osaka from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivakumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, communicated very well in English (which is rare in Japan hotels) and assisted us with our needs every single time. The room and amenities were also wonderful. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great family hotel

This was a nice, warm place to stay for our journey. The space itself was clean, efficient and comfortable and the people at reception were wonderful. The bathroom was particularly spacious and comfy. My son loved the free game rentals. The location is a bit out of the way for downtown but any easy walk to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay, the amenities wrre great especially having the washing machine in the room. We really enjoyed our stay. The buses went from the road outside the hotel and went to the main spots around Kyoto. We really enjoyed this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a family of 5, our overall stay at Mimaru Kyoto was great. The location was walkable to many areas we wanted to look at during our stay which was convenient and close to bus stops for the sightseeing that was a little further away. The combined washer/dryer in the room was a godsend, I would put it on most nights when we went to bed and wake up to clean dry clothes. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and helpful in their local knowledge. My only negative feedback would be that the beds are very very firm which was uncomfortable for me, there was alot of dust in the room, particularly around the bed head, window and bed base and there was no broom or vacuum etc to clean the floor when our kids spilt food. However, overall we really enjoyed our stay at the Mimaru Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenrick

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Property in great condition, room was spacious and very clean. From the property it was easy to get around Kyoto on the public transport system.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great but a bit far away from most sites
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great hospitality and staff are always willing to help, despite language barrier. They do speak basic English. Very personal since it’s a one way entry and you’d have to pass front desk as you’re leaving and entering. Feels homey.. washer as dryer in unit was extremely convenient and useful, however, do plan ahead. It holds a very small load, extremely small, and takes hours to complete a super small load.. we made it work. Pretty close to Nishiki market and super close to Nijo castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit far from the restaurants, about 20-30minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fantastic for our family. Their staff gave great recommendations and were very friendly to our family. The opportunity to use games for the kids was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024