Marufukuro Hotel - Kyoto

$$$$||View on mapKyoto, JapanShimogyo-Ku Kagiya Cho 342, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8126|
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Marufukuro Hotel - Kyoto
Shimogyo-Ku Kagiya Cho 342, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8126·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Facilities9.6
Staff9.6
Location9.3
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families26%
Groups10%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Facilities9.6
Staff9.6
Location9.3
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families26%
Groups10%
Solo8%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of JPY 5500.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Building
Number of rooms:20
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Full body massage

Sauna

Laundry

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
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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

Shimogyo-Ku Kagiya Cho 342, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8126
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Shimogyo-Ku Kagiya Cho 342, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8126
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