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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historic Kyoto charm with modern luxury

Housed in Nintendo founder's former residence, this museum-like hotel blends historic charm with luxurious Ando Tadao design. Enjoy complimentary drinks at the quiet bar during happy hour. Attentive staff deliver exceptional five-star service at this uniquely stylish property.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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View all photos for Japanese Suite (Former Nintendo Headquarters / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two wooden chairs.

Japanese Suite (Former Nintendo Headquarters / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin (designed by Tadao Ando / No Lounge Access / No Minibar)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a potted plant.

Standard Twin (designed by Tadao Ando / No Lounge Access / No Minibar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Junior Suite (Former Nintendo Headquarters / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, and a view through a wooden door.

Japanese Junior Suite (Former Nintendo Headquarters / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Residential Suite (designed by Tadao Ando / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard and two bedside lamps.

Residential Suite (designed by Tadao Ando / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King (Former Nintendo Headquarters /1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television on a stand.

Deluxe King (Former Nintendo Headquarters /1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King (Former Nintendo Headquarters / No Lounge Access / No Minibar)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with chairs.

Standard King (Former Nintendo Headquarters / No Lounge Access / No Minibar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Japanese Balcony King (Former Nintendo Headquarters / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with plain walls and a tiled floor.

Japanese Balcony King (Former Nintendo Headquarters / 1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior King (Former Nintendo Headquarters)

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a nightstand, a lamp, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Superior King (Former Nintendo Headquarters)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin (designed by Tadao Ando / No Lounge Access / No Minibar)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and curtains.

Superior Twin (designed by Tadao Ando / No Lounge Access / No Minibar)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Marufukuro Suite (designed by Tadao Ando / Private Sauna /1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

A wooden barrel sauna with a logo, a hot tub, and lounge chairs on a wooden deck.

Marufukuro Suite (designed by Tadao Ando / Private Sauna /1h Early Check-in & Late Check-out)

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room Selected at Check-In, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

King Room Selected at Check-In, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room Selected at Check-In, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and curtains.

Twin Room Selected at Check-In, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Marufukuro is near a metro station. Kyoto Tower and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Kagiyacho 342, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8126

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.
    Lake Biwa Canal
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A modern train station with a glass facade and a covered pedestrian walkway.
    Kyoto Station Building
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shichijo Station
    5 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • マクドナルド
    5 min walk
  • Kyoto Beer Lab
    2 min walk
  • Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto
    4 min walk
  • Coffee Shop Amazon
    6 min walk
  • ラーメンの坊歩
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 5,500 for adults and JPY 5,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ダイニングラウンジ

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 5500 for adults and JPY 5500 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Marufukuro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Marufukuro?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Marufukuro?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Marufukuro located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Marufukuro Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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An amazing hotel! Staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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The staff was very friendly and helpful, the property was very clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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Wonderful stay at a historical landmark. Cool to see one of Nintendos original HQ locations. Breakfast every morning was delicious and the staff were very attentive. Nice amenity to take the bikes out as well in the morning. Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

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This was an awesome boutique hotel. We were interested in its pedigree as former Nintendo headquarters. The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff was extremely attentive. They offer an authentic Japanese breakfast, which we tried, but we were also able to make do with their coffee and croissants. Everything was complementary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Umar

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We stayed for 7 nights and had a wonderful stay. The hotel itself is so beautiful and you are taken care of from the moment you arrive. Staff are always helpful and can accomodate your requests quickly. The location was fantastic with two good stations nearby, as well as plenty of locations within walking distance. The balcony view at sunrise was amazing, the room was very spacious, and all the furniture was high quality. Extremely comfortable bedding will help you rest after a busy day, and the housekeeping staff do a great job, as well as restocking your drinks fridge and snacks every day. Definitely recommend and can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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Great hotel overall, convenient location, friendly staff speaking good English
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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Beautiful, clean, with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

janine

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Our stay was simply amazing. The room was beautiful and clean. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and kind, anticipating needs and answering all of our questions. Breakfast was delicious, the lounge was comfortable to spend time in. A wonderful quiet space to come back to after a busy day.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a perfect hotel. The staff is very friendly and the hotel is beautiful. We loved the lounge area and the upstairs library. We can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything you could want from a boutique hotwl
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and the views were beautiful! Everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great history! Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing art deco hotel. Wonderfully attentive team. Great amenities including well appointed rooms and wonderful library and bar facilities. Also in great location near Kyoto station and the centre of Kyoto. Can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best stay of my life the hotel was amazing and the staff was fantastic will come back again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun and unique property with great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: the room is clean, comfortable and well designed and lit. Bike rentals. Includes mini bar and access to the lounge and bar with alcohol. The place is exclusive and very private. Cons: second time staying here and I have a feeling that Japanese and locals get a more inclusive tour during their stay. Perhaps a language barrier, but would be great to learn more about the history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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Loved this gorgeous boutique hotel. It felt elegant yet peaceful in its small size. Our entry level or basic level room was really very large and was extremely comfortable with a comfortable king size bed, a separate dressing area and large bathroom area. The breakfast was outstanding of which we in particular loved both the avocado toast as well as the bread with fruit ( a white bread smothered in fresh cream topped with fresh strawberries) it was delicious! A fun add on in the hotel is the open bar anytime including a full self service bar with premium liquors, beer, and wine. The staff were very helpful. We look forward to staying there again. This hotel exceeded our every expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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Amazing amazing hotel! Room and staff were the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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We were delighted to stay at this beautifully appointed hotel. The staff was exceedingly courteous and helpful, accommodations were low key luxurious. Great location, we walked to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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It's the best hotel during my trip in Japan. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is elegant and rich with Nintendo history and culture.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

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This place was incredible. Very helpful and accommodating staff. Amazing service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms with full amenities and bathroom equipped for both Japanese and Western preferences. The lounge was a lovely spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing in the Summer heat, with complimentary wines, beers and snacks - our family especially loved the Chazuke supper!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

An excellent hotel for anyone

The service was amazing, and the hotel room and amenities were excellent. The Nintendo history was fascinating and done tastefully. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is great! We really enjoy our stay and will definitely come back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

yaron

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

Great hotel

It's a wonderful hotel with professional and welcoming staff who are always ready to help. The room was well-maintained and clean in a way I had never seen before.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024