MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo

Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay at Mimaru. The staff went above and beyond to assist us and were outstanding! Thank you! The neighbourhood is quieter than the main tourist area and not very difficult to get around. We took buses, the metro, and walked. But the best transport were the bicycles we hired from a bike store across the street. It was fast, fun and safe to ride around Kyoto on bicycles like a local! The hotel has a few bike parking spaces which was very convenient. The laundry room in the hotel was great and had enough machines and a money machine to exchange bills for 100yen coins. The hotel has a small exercise room which is useful. The room was more spacious than expected, very clean with everything that we needed. The windows could be opened for fresh air when needed. There is a good sized grocery store almost opposite the hotel with fresh food and most products you’d require. We would definitely return to this Mimaru!

- Spacious!!! The 1 bedroom loft apartment with 6 beds was so comfortable. As a family of 5 with a special needs child, it was amazing to have the room to spread out and feel really at home. Our kids were able to have their own space when needed (particularly great for our littlest one with Autism when she was in sensory overload). -Really comfy beds! -Brilliant central location, fairly close to the Gion District, Kiyomizu Dera, Yasaka Pagoda, Nishiki Market, Pontocho Alley -A supermarket is literally a 1 minute walk from the entrance to the hotel, and then a 7 Eleven is just 2 min walk away plus delicious Japanese chain restaurant Nakau across the road -Very handy laundry facilities onsite (about 700 yen for a full cycle and to get them sufficiently dried) -There is a little playroom for the younger kids with a good selection of toys, which was fantastic when the littlies just need a break from the big adventures -Absolutely beautiful area to wander in the evening -Easy to get to everything by bus, and there are a couple of stops easy walking distance from the hotel -Try the the nearby Mar Cafe rooftop dining (so pretty) and the Sugarhill Kyoto restaurant (best Creme Brulee I've ever had) -Just have to sing our praise to the lovely staff, we left our Chromecast plugged into the TV when we left for Tokyo and they went above and beyond to forward it to our next hotel which only cost 960 yen for the delivery

Loved our family's stay at this property. Ideally suited for families and although there may be other locations that are centrally located, I found the location to be excellent as cab rides to popular sightseeing sites were not expensive. It was also very helpful to have on-site coin laundry facilities, which we used several times during our five day stay. The room itself was larger than most in the area and helped considerably to add to our comfort as a family of 5. It was also very nice to have a grocery store right next door. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend!

The hotel is conveniently located near the Kamo River, about 1 kilometer from major attractions and shopping areas, all within walking distance.

Mimaru is an excellent choice for staying in Kyoto. It's close to Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, which has excellent access to a few famous visiting spots. There are plenty of places to eat and shop around the hotel. It is a charming area to stay. The staff are tremendously helpful and speak excellent English. The room is spacious, even for the three of us. There are other services like transferring luggage to other hotels in different cities, which we think is excellent.