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%

Boutique hotel in Kyoto's former Nintendo headquarters with Tadao Ando design

Rooms & Suites

Marufukuro hotel offers 15 rooms, including the Japanese Suite in the former Yamauchi family living quarters and rooms in the Tadao Ando-designed annex. Each room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a balcony or terrace, with selected rooms including kitchen facilities. The Superior King Room and Balcony King Room provide lounge access, while the Japanese Suite includes a private sauna.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant Carta serves Japanese cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for breakfast and dinner. Guests have access to a self-service bar in the library lounge with whisky, beer, and wine available from late afternoon. Complimentary snacks and drinks are available in the lounge and minibar throughout the day, including local craft beers and pastries.

Wellness & Activities

Marufukuro Kyoto has a spa and wellness center offering back, neck, foot, and full body massages, plus a sauna and fitness centre. Bicycles are available for rental to explore the Kamo River and nearby temples. The hotel provides a daily guided tour of the property, highlighting Nintendo history and architectural features.

History & Design

The Marufukuro Hotel Kyoto occupies the former Nintendo headquarters and warehouse, with original art deco elements preserved by architect Tadao Ando. A library displays Nintendo artifacts, rare playing cards, and books tracing the company's history from playing cards to video games. The building includes a museum area with displays of Nintendo memorabilia, including vintage consoles.

Location & Services

The hotel is located in Shimogyo Ward, a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto National Museum are within walking distance, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a short train ride away. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, luggage storage, and staff assistance with restaurant reservations and luggage forwarding.

  • History: Former Nintendo headquarters with guided tour and museum displays
  • Design: Tadao Ando architecture blending old and new wings
  • Rooms: 15 boutique rooms including Japanese Suite with private sauna
  • Dining: Carta restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Wellness: Spa massages, sauna, fitness centre, and bicycle rental
  • Location: 5-minute walk to Shichijo Station, near Sanjusangen-do Temple
  • Complimentary: Self-service bar, snacks, and minibar included
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
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Full body massage

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

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

  • Cots
  • 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 386 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 47.5 km
🧳 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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