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Korakuan

2.5 star property
Vacation home near Nijō Castle in Kyoto

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Flat-screen TV
Traditional House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | In-room dining
Traditional House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | In-room dining
Property amenity
Traditional House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Nishinokyo Umaryo-cho 3-2, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8492
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.Your stay at this Central Kyoto vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Nijō Castle and Shinsenen. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 9 min walk
  • Nishioji Oike Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪くら寿司 二条店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン霽レ空 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪季節料理 むろ井 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪森林食堂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京氷菓つらら - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Korakuan

Vacation home near Nijō Castle in Kyoto
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 1,200 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Japanese garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (26 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 floors
  • Japanese garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1200 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not provide luggage storage.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Korakuan House Kyoto
Korakuan House
Korakuan Kyoto
Korakuan Kyoto
Korakuan Private vacation home
Korakuan Private vacation home Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Korakuan to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.6 mi (56-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Korakuan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Korakuan offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Korakuan?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Korakuan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Korakuan?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Korakuan have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Korakuan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Korakuan to downtown Kyoto?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Kyoto.

Reviews

Korakuan Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SUNGHO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

교토에서의 매우 좋은 경험

교토에서 합리적인 가격으로 좋은 경험을 할 수있는 숙소였습니다. 따뜻하고 사랑스러운 공간 덕분에 교토에서의 여행이 매우 만족스럽게 되었습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEONGWOO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
2박 3일의 일정에 아주 좋은 숙소였습니다. 니조역에서 12분 거리의 주택가에 있어 매우 조용한 분위기에서 편히 쉴 수 있었습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoli

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Koraku-an is a beautiful Ryokan. We wanted to experience staying in a traditional Japanese home and this place was perfect. Rika was so nice and she even went out of her way to wait for our Uber to help direct it to Koraku-an on our last day. Over all, our experience with Koraku-an was wonderful and excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GONGMEEI

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

chaeeun

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

DOYEAN

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SEUNGHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

최고의 힐링을 원한다면 이곳으로!!

メールありがとうございます。 連絡が取れてよかったです^^ アイフォンジャックは宿にあったものでした！ 考えてくださってありがとうございます おかげさまで一日中とても楽で幸せに過ごすことができました。宿舎も思ったより100倍は居心地が良くてよかったです 町も静かでとてもきれいで手紙もとても感動しました。 部屋もあたたかいしアメニティも充分で、楽でした そして直接来て説明もしてくださって質問に親切に案内してくださってありがとうございます。 京都にまた訪問する機会があればぜひまた訪問します ありがとうございます。幸せな京都旅行でした💓
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was everything we expected it to be. A traditional and cultural Japanese experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I don’t feel safe when staying with kids at This property. The property seems to be very fragile. You can hear all the noise around the street. Even when the next door people slide their door. Cannot sleep properly. Mosquito bite can be an issue for our family as there is still marks on my kids face and body. The owner lives very close to the house. Very helpful and nice lady. The house might be suitable for adults alone but not family with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very enjoyable in a lovely authentic traditional guesthouse with all you need. Extremely helpful info guide prepared by owner Rika. Quiet and safe area Steep stairs for navigating to upstair bedrooms but option of sleeping downstairs too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had been staying in this beautiful house for 7 days during our visit to Kyoto. It is such a great experience for us to understand the traditional living style and culture of Kyoto. Korakuan is well maintained and we feel very comfortable with the facilities provided. A map of the nearby area, train/JR stations and a list of restaurant are well prepared by the owner. We tried the public bath and some restaurants recommended which are good. Best of all , Ms Rika , the owner is very nice and helpful. She attended to all our request immediately and was a great help to us during our stay. Thank you Rika. Will definitely stay again and it is highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked the fact that it was authentic but still with modern facilities it was a great place to stay the experience was unique location was good as well with great info supplied by owners re surrounding facilities and transport links We would definitly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great experience for family! Great for groups and larger than most hotels! The beds were large and soft and the rooms are clean. There is a kitchen for cooking as well! Anyone coming to Kyoto wanting to experience tatami should live at Koraku-an. Rika was a great host and even showed us out on check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

CK, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family loved the unique experience that this authentic traditional Japanese style wooden house offered!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a special property to stay in and in a fantastic location. The manager was so helpful and welcoming. So much good food nearby and good transport. The building itself is magical and very well equipped. A wonderful place to stay to experience this amazing city!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Kyoto Home

Super wonderful to get a chance to stay in an authentic traditional Japanese house. Cooking utensils, laundry equipment, and toiletries are all available. Had the most romantic homely stay. Ms. Rika was a lovely host! It was really nice to learn about the history of her parents’ home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very unique experience staying in Korakuan! The house is old but we enjoyed the REAL Kyoto life --- nice neighborhood, convenient stores.... Make sure you use google map when you come back by taxi. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The old style feel of the home was a truly amazing experience. Very clean, great area. Lots of character and charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ggroovex, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful place to stay. We loved being immersed in authentic "old school" Kyoto culture. The public baths nearby are excellent and there is a big supermarket nearby. Our host Rika was lovely and had some very useful suggestions for things to do. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home Away From Home

We loved the experience we had at Korakuan! The home is beautiful, very well-kept and immaculate. The area of Nijo is quaint and there is easy access to the metro. The service was wonderful and we were provided detailed information about the surrounding area, etc. When we had difficulty arriving to Kyoto due to rain and train delays, they were more than accommodating. They also went out of their way to make sure we made it safely and had everything we needed when we are arrived. We would highly recommend staying here for a traditional, hometown experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ninh, Maple

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Kyoto townhouse experience.

Beautiful home and very unique and rewarding experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

C., Northern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Old Machiya in a Central Neighborhood

We loved this place! The house is about 100 years old, with wooden floors, low furniture, beautiful soji screens and a tiny garden. It is centrally located in a small, intimate neighborhood and within walking distance to the main train station and subway lines, as well as several grocery stores and restaurants. The kitchen is old, but completely functional. Shower is in an add-on, covered area and there is a washing machine right there on site. Beds are located upstairs. It was pretty cold when we were there, but the electric heaters kept the entire house warm and cozy. The owner and our most gracious host made sure that our every need was met. She also informed us of a special, lantern/light festival that was going on at the Kyoto shrines and temples at that time. We were so glad that we went and probably would not have known about it, if it were not for her. Staying at Korakuan was a nice get-away from the, "hotel life," for a few days and a chance to live like the locals do. We'll definitely stay there again, the next time we are in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming and Authentic, very pretty neighbourhood

Charming and Authentic, very pretty neighbourhood. The lady that greeted us was so helpful and nice. She explained to us all there is to know about Kyoto. She even brought us tea and bread. A++ would definitely go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Korakuan must stay to experience old japanese life

We stayed three nights at Korukuan and loved every minute. First let me say that Rika Fukuda, the hostess of Korukuan was wonderful. She greeted us minutes after we let ourselves in (with the passcode: she lives just across the way) and welcomed us. But she had already left us personal notes of welcome and explanations of how things worked. She also left us a detailed map of the neighborhood which was of tremendous help when trying to explain to cabbies how to find this gem in the middle of an old neighborhood of family homes. Korakuan was Rika’s grandmothers home and that explains much. It is old Japan style living on tatami mats, sleeping on futons (absolutely comfortable) and eating at the heated kotatsu table, sitting on the floor. The two story house has sleeping rooms above, two living rooms below with kitchen and a wonderful Japanese garden outside. The kitchen is completely stocked with utensils, pans etc so using the market (2 minute walk away) we were able to cook our evening meals or have breakfast in the comfort of this temporary home. Everything is clean and Rika has thought of everything when fitting it out for guests. The location is very central in Kyoto and close to the metro subway. We will certainly stay here when we return and recommend Korakuan to anyone visiting Kyoto that wants a very economical way to experience old style Japanese living in the heart of the community. You cannot go wrong and will not regret your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018