Marufukuro Hotel - Kyoto
34.991791, 135.766292Overview
5-star boutique hotel set in the former Nintendo headquarters in Kyoto
History & Architecture
Marufukuro occupies the original headquarters of Nintendo, a fact celebrated through a free guided tour offered at check-in. The property integrates two buildings: a 1930s art-deco structure and a contemporary annex designed by architect Tadao Ando. Guests can view original furniture and historic photographs preserved from the Yamauchi family era.
Rooms & Amenities
The hotel has 15 rooms, each with air conditioning, en-suite hot tubs, and selected rooms include kitchen facilities with a fridge, microwave, and minibar. The Japanese Suite occupies the former home and office of the Nintendo founding family, featuring an open-air bath. All guests receive access to a self-service lounge and library that offers complimentary snacks, soft drinks, wine, beer, and spirits from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Dining & Breakfast
Carta, the on-site restaurant, serves an American, Asian, or vegetarian breakfast each morning (chargeable). The menu changes daily and includes locally sourced ingredients; guests can also opt for a Japanese-style breakfast. In-room minibars are restocked daily with high-quality snacks and drinks at no extra cost.
Wellness & Activities
A fitness center and sauna are available for guest use, along with massage services including back, couples, foot, full-body, and neck massages. Marufukuro provides free bicycles and e-bikes for exploring the Kamo River and nearby canals. The property also offers a shared lounge and terrace with city views.
Location & Services
Located 0.5 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple and a 5-minute walk from the nearest subway station, the hotel sits in a quiet residential area near the Kamo River. The 24-hour front desk has English-, Japanese-, Korean-, and Chinese-speaking staff who can arrange luggage transfers and restaurant bookings. A coin-operated laundry is a 2-minute walk away, and the hotel also offers a paid laundry service.
- Location: Quiet residential neighborhood, 0.5 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Rooms: 15 boutique rooms, Japanese Suite with open-air bath
- Dining: Carta restaurant with Asian and vegetarian breakfast options
- Wellness: Spa services, sauna, and fitness center
- Activities: Free bicycle and e-bike rentals, guided history tour
- Special Feature: Original Nintendo headquarters with preserved artifacts
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness center
Back massage
Full body massage
Sauna
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- City view
- Courtyard view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Marufukuro Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 520 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 29.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Itami, ITM |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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