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MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle
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Rakuten Travel rating 5 out of 5 (41 reviews). Several families report that their children were delighted with the rooms that have bunk beds, and guests praise having a washing machine in the room, which let them pack fewer changes of clothes. Some also say the 11 a.m. checkout is a real help when traveling with children, while a few found the washer-dryer noisy.
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Kids Facilities
A kitchen in every room for cooking and longer stays
A kitchen in every room for cooking and longer stays
Every room has a kitchen with a microwave, cookware and tableware, along with a washer-dryer. You can prepare baby food, cook your own meals and do laundry, making longer stays comfortable even with a baby or young children. The generously sized rooms let the whole family settle in together.
- •Every room has a kitchen with a microwave, cookware and tableware
- •A washer-dryer is provided
- •Rooms with bunk beds that children love are available
Free crib rental and family programs
Free crib rental and family programs
Cribs are lent free of charge, and children's chairs can be arranged on request. Up to 2 children age 6 and under co-sleep free of charge, while children age 7 and over are charged the adult rate. Craft activities, a stamp rally and other programs for children are also offered. Bed guards are available as well.
- •Cribs are lent free of charge
- •Children's chairs can be arranged on request
- •Up to 2 children age 6 and under co-sleep free of charge; children age 7 and over are charged the adult rate
- •Programs such as craft activities and a stamp rally are offered
- •Cribs must be reserved in advance.
Overview
MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle is an apartment hotel in central Kyoto near Nijo Castle, and a welcome find for families. Every room has a kitchen with a microwave, cookware and tableware, plus a washer-dryer, so you can prepare baby food, cook your own meals and do laundry - comfortable even on a longer stay. Cribs are lent free of charge, and children's chairs can be arranged on request, and rooms with bunk beds that children love are available. Up to 2 children age 6 and under co-sleep free of charge, while children age 7 and over are charged the adult rate. Craft activities, a stamp rally and other programs for children make this a great base for sightseeing in Kyoto.
An apartment hotel near Nijo Castle that families will appreciate
MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle is an apartment hotel in central Kyoto, along Horikawa-dori near Nijo Castle. Built around the concept of making family travel more fun, it offers generously sized rooms where families with children can settle in, and facilities that let you stay as if you were living there.
A kitchen in every room for cooking and longer stays
Every room has a kitchen with a microwave, cookware and tableware, along with a washer-dryer. You can prepare baby food, cook your own meals and do laundry, making longer stays comfortable even with a baby or young children. Rooms with bunk beds that children love are also available, so the whole family can stay together.
Free crib rental and programs for families
Cribs are lent free of charge, and children's chairs can be arranged on request. Up to 2 children age 6 and under co-sleep free of charge, while children age 7 and over are charged the adult rate. Craft activities, a stamp rally and other programs for children are also offered, adding to the fun of a stay in Kyoto.
Access
Within walking distance of Nijojo-mae Station on the Subway Tozai Line. The hotel is along Horikawa-dori in central Kyoto, with good access to Nijo Castle as well as Kyoto Station and the Shijo-Kawaramachi area. There is no parking, so guests arriving by car use the pay parking lots nearby. It makes an ideal base for family sightseeing in Kyoto, including the World Heritage site Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 249 Tsuboya-cho, Rokkaku-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8255 |
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| directions_carAccess | Within walking distance of Nijojo-mae Station on the Subway Tozai Line. The hotel is in central Kyoto along Horikawa-dori, with good access to Nijo Castle as well as Kyoto Station and Shijo-Kawaramachi. |
| trainNearest station | Nijojo-mae Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is no parking at the hotel, but there are pay parking lots nearby. |
| callPhone | +81-75-585-5516 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/nijo-castle/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our child co-sleep with us free of charge?
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Infants and toddlers who co-sleep without any added meal or bedding stay free of charge. Up to 2 children age 6 and under co-sleep free, while children age 7 and over are charged the adult rate.
Can we add just bedding, or just meals, for a baby or toddler?
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Infants and toddlers who need bedding only, without meals, are accepted at 100% of the adult rate. A plan with meals but no bedding is not accepted for infants and toddlers.
How much do elementary school children pay?
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Elementary school children pay 100% of the adult rate, in both the lower and upper grades.
Is a crib available for our baby?
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Yes. Cribs are lent free of charge and must be reserved in advance. Bed guards are also available, and children's chairs can be arranged on request.
Can we prepare baby food and do laundry in the room?
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Yes. Every room has a kitchen with a microwave, cookware and tableware, plus a washer-dryer, so you can prepare baby food, cook your own meals and do laundry during your stay.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (a Japanese booking site), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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