Mimaru Suites Kyoto Central – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

The hotel lobby offers free draft beer and sake from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, plus 24-hour coffee and tea. Guests can borrow cooking equipment such as takoyaki makers and grills from the front desk at no charge. Luggage storage and a full-day security system with CCTV in common areas are available on-site.

Each two-bedroom suite includes a tatami room, two private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a fully equipped kitchen with cookware and utensils. The rooms have air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TVs, and a washing machine with detergent provided. Tatami flooring in quadruple rooms offers a traditional Japanese experience, with low beds and sliding doors.

The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.5 km from Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Karasuma Oike subway station is 100 meters away, providing direct access to Kyoto Station in three stops. The building sits on a quiet residential street, away from the busiest tourist areas.

Children can borrow toys from the lobby, including traditional Japanese games, and participate in origami activities at a dedicated station. The staff assists with dinner reservations and provides a binder of restaurant recommendations sorted by cuisine. Free high chairs are available for babies, and in-room washer/dryers help families manage longer stays.

Every suite contains a washer/dryer unit with complimentary laundry detergent, eliminating the need for coin laundromats. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster, kettle, and a two-burner stove for meal preparation. Two separate bathrooms in the two-bedroom suites allow multiple family members to get ready simultaneously.

Location: 4-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum

Rooms: Two-bedroom suites with tatami and kitchen

Amenities: Free draft beer and sake daily

Family: Toy lending and origami station

In-Room: Washer/dryer with free detergent