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“The staff are very helpful and accommodating as always, and the atmosphere was g…”
“The Staff was all very attentive and food we had at their in house tempura resta…”
“The room was larger than the one I usually book and it made it more comfortable …”
“A very special hotel, they have kept the unique history with beautifully designe…”
“Absolutely exceptional location, service, design, and facilities”
“With it being my first visit in the early instead of mid-summer, the outdoor sec…”
“The breakfast was excellent - european option ia huge”
“Great breakfast”
“Very spacious and clean”
Marufukuro features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kyoto Station and 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station. The property is 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, and within 2.1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a microwave. At Marufukuro each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes American, Asian and vegetarian options. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Marufukuro.
Eduardo
couple
June 3, 2026
“An extremely special place to stay”
Absolutely exceptional location, service, design, and facilities
isabelle
extended_group
May 31, 2026
“A great hotel as always”
This was my fifth time staying at Marufukuro, so the layout and features of the hotel are very familiar to me - being a guest who likes to stay here due to an interest in the history of Nintendo and the Yamauchi family who used to own the Marufukuro buildings. The staff are very helpful and accommodating as always, and the atmosphere was generally on par with previous visits. With it being my first visit in the early instead of mid-summer, the outdoor sections of the hotel such as the sitting area near the bar were very pleasant to use. Check-in was streamlined, and a lot of the necessary procedures were, to my pleasant surprise, taken care of when I came to drop bags off in the morning before going to an event. The room was larger than the one I usually book and it made it more comfortable considering I was travelling with a friend. Very spacious and clean. Every time I leave I always want to come back and stay again, and that's what I felt this time too.
Michael
couple
May 31, 2026
“Most comfortable stay in Kyoto in a historic building.”
The hotel was an absolute gem. A former HQ and factory of Nintendo which was beautifully renovated into a hotel with some additions done by Tadao Ando, the renowned architect. The Staff was all very attentive and food we had at their in house tempura restaurant was amazing.
Kathryn
couple
April 30, 2026
A very special hotel, they have kept the unique history with beautifully designed spaces and each room having wonderful features (the library with nintendo artifacts is a real standout regardless of whether you are a nintendo fan). The self service bar and snacks area is also a wonderful touch. The staff are so helpful and helped book some excellent local restaurants for us which really made our stay in Kyoto even more special A truly fabulous boutique hotel which we would not hesitate to recommend!
Annalisa
couple
April 28, 2026
“Magical vibe”
Beautiful building with authentic furniture from the original Nintendo headquarters
Willem
couple
April 19, 2026
Great history
Mariia
family_with_children
April 11, 2026
“Fantastic stay in a unique place”
I loved rhe vibe of the place, the library area, a very generous size of the room, attention to kids details, all was excellent! It has no lift, but all our luggage was taken care of. The breakfast was excellent - european option ia huge!
Vanessa
family_with_children
April 9, 2026
“It was excellent and would definitely recommend”
Beautiful hotel. Very helpful staff and a gorgeous quiet location and only a short walk from the river, shopping, restaurants and sights.
Galya
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
“Highly, highly recommended!”
This is a very rare accommodation! Thank you, Team! For the incredible experience, for the perfect attitude; for the fantastic drinks - I wished I had more time to enjoy. :) In a addition to that I find the location of the hotel just perfect. Close to buses; trains - and outside the heavy traffic and people crowds. Kind regards from Switzerland, Galya
Amanda
family_with_children
March 23, 2026
Coolest hotel weve ever been to
Sarah
couple
February 25, 2026
“Amazing!”
Amazing! We stayed 1 night at Marufukoro as a treat during our stay in Kyoto. The hotel is the former Nintendo HQ and the architecture and details is simply incredible. The staff are also very kind and helpful. What was outstanding for us was all the amenities included! We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the cosy lounge and helping ourselves to a drink at the bar. A very special and beautiful hotel, if only we could have stayed more than a night!
Elizabeth
couple
February 20, 2026
“Lovely building, but staff lack attention to detail and ability to follow through”
The heritage and history of the building, and the boutique exclusivity of the place. We enjoyed the toy museum and the lounge/bar whilst taking in the architecture, features and displays.
Larissa
family_with_children
January 27, 2026
“A hidden gem in the backstreets of Kyoto for adults, not family groups or small children.”
Location was great because although Marufukuro isn't in the tourist part of Kyoto it was still very close to walk and taxi to and from the action. One evening we borrowed their bikes and had the most wonderful ride along the canal. The beds and pillows were really comfortable. The staff were helpful and lovely and drinks and snacks all day were free. Would stay here again. Although not for kids, as it's more an adult boutique hotel.
Caroline
solo_traveller
January 1, 2026
“Interesting and comfortable stay at Nintendo’s former HQ”
Loved my room in the new building with typical Tadao Ando feature: go up and then go down into your room. I’m not a gamer so the Nintendo history is only superficially interesting to me, but I appreciated the tour of the buildings after check in. Loved the library/bar.
Min
extended_group
November 17, 2025
“The hotel staffs are professional trained.”
The bar is really cool
William
family_with_children
November 14, 2025
“Fantastic. Excellent staff. Wonderful rooms. The library itself was worth the visit by itself.”
The location - inside the original Nintendo corporation HQ - was fantastic.
Tori
couple
October 4, 2025
“Beautiful getaway, very luxurious”
Staff were very helpful and the property was beautiful
Jose
couple
September 20, 2025
“Amazing experience and service in an historic building for any Nintendo fan or not.”
Amazing experience. The level of care and attention for the design and history of the old Nintendo headquarters building can only be compared with the service provided by their conciergerges. Great introduction of the buildings by the staff, showing all of the details and restoration efforts, beautiful restored buildings and rooms, amazing shared spaces and complementary food and drinks. An amazing experience if you just want a good stay and even better if you are a Nintendo Fan.
Mariana
couple
August 22, 2025
“Perfect”
The building is super charming and well located. The crew is amazing, very helpful, friendly and they speak in English very well. The hotel gives a lot of good treats and free drinks.
Marion
family_with_children
July 27, 2025
“wonderful small hotel”
Small hotel with fantastic service. Comfortable rooms. Great breakfast. Cozy bar area with snacks and drinks on offer for guests. It’s in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet we still could walk back after dinner in Gion (30 min or so). Close to a train station as well. We really liked retreating back to our hotel after spending the day exploring.
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Temporary art galleries, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Full body massage
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Garden, Terrace
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Invoice provided
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, 24-hour front desk, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are available in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.
The unit has 1 bed.
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
The unit offers 2 beds.
Guests will have a special experience as the quadruple room features a private open-air bath. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, tatami, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed and 2 futons.
The sauna is the standout feature of this suite. This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This air-conditioned suite features a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services a minibar and a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.
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