MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 5 out of 5 (39 reviews). Many reviews say the in-room washer-dryer and kitchen were a big help even with children aged 0 to 2. Some guests mention being able to borrow children's tableware and toys, and others say their children were thrilled with the Pokémon room. On the other hand, several guests point out cleaning issues, such as dirt under the beds and on the mattresses.
Kids Facilities
Cribs, bed guards, baby baths and baby chairs
Cribs, bed guards, baby baths and baby chairs
Cribs and bed guards are available to borrow free of charge. The hotel's information on Rakuten Travel says cribs are for children aged 2 and under, while the FAQ shared by all MIMARU hotels says under 2. Bed guards can be used only for children aged 2 and over. Baby baths and baby chairs are also available to borrow, and all of these items are limited in number.
- •The FAQ shared by all MIMARU hotels asks you to write "Crib rental requested" in the requests field when booking.
- •Numbers are limited, so please contact the hotel early.
- •Bed guards can be used only for children aged 2 and over.
- •Diaper bins are also available to borrow, in limited numbers.
Pokémon Room
Pokémon Room
A room with 100 Pokémon placed all around it. At 40 sq m, it has 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed and takes up to 4 adults plus 2 children. The kitchen has original-design plates and mugs.
- •The Pokémon Room plan (July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027) comes with gifts of an original laundry bag, pouch, drawstring bag and stickers.
- •The room layout may change.
Rooms with bunk beds
Rooms with bunk beds
The 1-Bedroom Family Apartment (40 sq m) has 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed, and the Deluxe 1-Bedroom Family Apartment (60 sq m) has 4 single beds and 1 bunk bed. The Connecting Family Apartment (80 sq m) has 4 single beds and 2 bunk beds and takes up to 8 adults plus 4 children.
In-room kitchen
In-room kitchen
Every room has a kitchen and a dining table, equipped with an induction cooktop, a microwave, a refrigerator, pots and frying pans, and tableware. Children's tableware is also available to borrow, in limited numbers, and a toaster and a rice cooker can be borrowed in limited numbers too.
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Overview
MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo is an apartment hotel a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, with a kitchen and a washer-dryer in every room. Room options include rooms with bunk beds, a Pokémon Room and rooms with tatami, and some rooms sleep up to 8 guests. Each room takes up to 2 children aged 6 and under in addition to its adult capacity (up to 4 in the Connecting Family Apartment). Cribs and bed guards are available to borrow free of charge, and baby baths and baby chairs can be borrowed as well. Stay plans do not include breakfast or dinner, and you can prepare meals in your room's kitchen.
Rooms
All 69 rooms are non-smoking, and every room has a kitchen, a dining table and a washer-dryer. Three room types sleep up to 4 guests: the 1-Bedroom Family Apartment (40 sq m), with 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed; the Pokémon Room (40 sq m); and the Japanese Apartment (35 sq m), which has tatami, 2 single beds and 2 sets of futon bedding. The 1-Bedroom Family Apartment and the Pokémon Room take up to 4 adults plus 2 children. The Deluxe 1-Bedroom Family Apartment (60 sq m) has 4 single beds and 1 bunk bed, and the Deluxe 1-Bedroom Japanese Apartment (60 sq m) has 4 single beds and 2 sets of futon bedding; both take up to 6 adults plus 2 children. The Connecting Family Apartment (80 sq m) is two rooms linked by an inner door, with 4 single beds and 2 bunk beds, and takes up to 8 adults plus 4 children. The Accessible Japanese Apartment has wider passageways and a universally designed en-suite bathroom, with 2 single beds and 2 sets of futon bedding. The Japanese Apartment and the Accessible Japanese Apartment also take up to 4 adults plus 2 children. Guests make up the futon bedding and sofa beds themselves. The Pokémon Room is decorated with 100 Pokémon placed all around the room, and its kitchen has original-design plates and mugs.
Dining
Stay plans do not include breakfast or dinner, and you prepare meals in your room's kitchen. According to the FAQ shared by all MIMARU hotels, there is no restaurant or room service on site, and staff can recommend restaurants in the area. The in-room kitchen has an induction cooktop, a microwave, a refrigerator, pots and frying pans, and tableware, and there is also an electric kettle in the room. Children's tableware is among the items available to borrow, in limited numbers. The hotel advises that it cannot provide baby bottles, sterilizing solution, baby wipes or feeding bibs, so please bring them if you need them. A toaster and a rice cooker are available to borrow in limited numbers; ask at the front desk when you check in.
Baths
Each room has a bathroom with a bathtub, separate from the toilet, and a separate washbasin. Baby baths are also available to borrow, in limited numbers.
Family-Friendly Features
According to the hotel's room information, children aged 6 and under who do not need a bed count as children. Each room takes up to 2 children in addition to its adult capacity (up to 4 in the Connecting Family Apartment), and children aged 7 and over count as adults. Rakuten Travel plans have child rates, so please check the rate for each age when booking. Cribs are free of charge; the hotel's information on Rakuten Travel says they are for children aged 2 and under, while the FAQ shared by all MIMARU hotels says under 2. Bed guards are also available to borrow free of charge and can be used only for children aged 2 and over. Both are limited in number, so contact the hotel early if you would like one. Diaper bins and baby chairs are also available to borrow, in limited numbers. The multipurpose restroom on the 1st floor has a diaper-changing table, and the building has 2 elevators. Photos on Rakuten Travel also feature children's toys and a children's step stool. According to a MIMARU notice, the hotel takes part in Babycal, a stroller-sharing service: once you register as a member, you can borrow a stroller for as little as 1 hour when one is available. Every room has a humidifying air purifier. Guests are asked to bring their own amenities such as toothbrushes and slippers; if you need them, ask at the front desk. The staff are multinational, and a multilingual interpretation app is available.
Access
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and checkout is at 11 a.m.; if you will arrive after 10 p.m., please let the hotel know in advance. According to the hotel's information, if your room is ready you can check in early from 7 a.m. for an additional 5,000 yen, and checkout can be extended until 1 p.m. for an additional 5,000 yen. The FAQ shared by all MIMARU hotels also lists a late checkout of 3,000 yen per hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. As the terms differ, please confirm when booking if you would like to extend your stay. There is no parking, so if you come by car, please use a pay parking lot nearby.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 105 Machigashiracho, Shinmachi-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8206 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. |
| trainNearest station | Karasuma Oike Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is no parking; please use a pay parking lot nearby. |
| callPhone | +81-75-606-5013 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/shinmachi-sanjo/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 6, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo?
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Parking: There is no parking; please use a pay parking lot nearby.
How do you get to MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo?
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A 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and checkout is at 11 a.m.
Do children count toward the number of guests?
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Children aged 6 and under who do not need a bed count as children, and each room takes up to 2 children in addition to its adult capacity (up to 4 in the Connecting Family Apartment). Children aged 7 and over count as adults.
Can we boil water for formula in the room?
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Yes. An electric kettle is provided in the room, so you can boil water there.
Can we borrow a baby bath or a baby chair?
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Yes. Baby baths and baby chairs are available to borrow. Some items are limited in number, so if you would like them, it is best to contact the hotel early.
Can we leave our luggage before check-in or after checkout?
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On your check-in and checkout days, luggage can be stored free of charge from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Outside those hours, it costs 500 yen per item per day. Valuables, fragile items and food cannot be stored.
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