Ryokan Kyoraku – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Ryokan Kyoraku offers free Wi-Fi with speeds up to 247 Mbps in all rooms. The property has a lift, a washing machine and dryer, and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside. A cozy lobby overlooks a small Japanese garden, and walls display Japanese art.

All rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms with an LCD TV, air conditioning, a fridge, a kettle, and complimentary green tea and bottled water. Some units have a private bathroom, while others use shared male and female shower areas with fresh towel supply. Rooms are cleaned daily from 10:00 to 15:00, and guests can opt out of cleaning for a day.

The ryokan is a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station's north exit and a 3-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji temple. Kyoto Tower is 7 minutes away on foot, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2 km from the property. Many restaurants and convenience stores are within a short walk, and the nearby Higashi Hongan-ji temple offers a direct route to sightseeing.

The hotel enforces a curfew at 23:00 and requires guests to leave their key at reception when leaving the property. Security includes 24-hour CCTV in common areas and outside, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access to rooms. The strict guest policy and curfew allow the property to operate without 24-hour staffing, ensuring a quiet environment.

No meals are served at Ryokan Kyoraku, so guests explore local dining options. A variety of restaurants and convenience stores are within a short walk from the property. The hotel provides complimentary green tea and bottled water in the room, but all other food is sourced nearby.

Location: 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station

Rooms: Japanese-style tatami rooms with futons

Security: Curfew at 23:00 with CCTV surveillance

Dining: No meals on-site, many eateries nearby

Amenities: Free Wi-Fi (247 Mbps), laundry, lift