MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo

We recently stayed at MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo in a spacious 3-bedroom apartment, and it was absolutely perfect for our family of six, which included grandparents, parents, and two children. The suite was beautifully designed, exceptionally clean, and offered the ideal combination of comfort and modern amenities—everything we needed for a relaxing and memorable stay in Kyoto. What truly made our experience stand out was the warm hospitality and thoughtful extras provided by the hotel. One highlight was the complimentary calligraphy class offered onsite. It was a unique and meaningful cultural experience that all of us, from our youngest to our oldest family member, truly enjoyed. It’s rare to find a hotel that caters so thoughtfully to multigenerational families, and MIMARU SUITES exceeded our expectations. The location was also very convenient, with easy access to local attractions, public transportation, and great restaurants. We would gladly return and highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling with family to Kyoto.

We loved everything about our stay at Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo. From the minute we arrived, we were welcomed with a smile and offer of complimentary hot and cold drinks. Our kids went straight for the collection of toys housed in the lobby. Our luggage was waiting for us in our room as we had used the luggage-forwarding service the day before from Tokyo (highly recommend this! Don’t bother taking your luggage on the Shinkansen. Just take a carry-on with enough toiletries and clothes for all travellers for 24 hours. We dropped our luggage off before midday the day before and it took 24 hours to get to Kyoto). Our two bedroom apartment was ready before 3pm check-in so we were offered early check-in without extra cost. The apartment was on the 8th floor and was really lovely. The kids had a bedroom and a bathroom down the hall and the adults bedroom had an ensuite. The dining room and kitchen were spacious though we didn’t use them much as we mostly ate out. The washing machine was great and they supplied a hanging rack, which we used instead of using the dryer. We enjoyed sampling the beers and sake at happy hour in the lobby and they even hosted a calligraphy lesson which was a lot of fun. The day before check-out, the staff took care of forwarding our luggage on to our next hotel. Lastly, we loved the location. There were some fantastic restaurants close by, and the 15 minute walk to Nishiki market and surrounding areas was great. We were also very close to the train entrances.

Free craft beer! Do I need to say more. The location was great near the high street. I liked not being in Gion (way to touristy). Awesome shopping and nice restaurants around. Staff were fantastic. Mimaru is definitely a good choice for first-timers to Japan as the staff do a lot for you in terms of booking taxis, making reservations at restaurants, etc. Would definitely recommend it. We really enjoyed our 7 night stay

Self catered. Several food shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. Quiet location. Easy to get taxis, buses and subway. Free coffee, tea, beer and sake provided. Very good kitchen, laundry facilities and bathrooms in the apartment. Very helpful staff, most spoke some English. Was able to arrange for an early check in, for a small extra fee.

The location was great and central to many places, and the staff were all very friendly and so helpful with everything. We had a 3-bedroom suite which was well appointed and very clean. It was so nice to have a living and dining area in our suite to relax in after a long day of being out and about sightseeing. There was no breakfast offered but since our room had a kitchen and dining area, we were able to have meals in our room. Our breakfasts were usually something quick from the nearby convenience stores that had good food and fruit and was reasonably priced, which was great. The complimentary sake during happy hour and great coffee machine in the lobby was also much appreciated. Would highly recommend Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo to everyone!