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Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining table.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors.
A multi-story building with balconies, a vending machine, and a stop sign.
A hotel corridor with a reception desk, a wooden bench, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $153
$139 nightly
$153 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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427 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8016
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Terrace, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Superior Apartment

  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room With River View and Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room With River/Mountain View and Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street and 9 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nishiki Market and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Lake Biwa.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Len - ‬2 min walk
  • 麺屋優光
  • ‪船市 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丹波くり・和栗専門 紗織 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪名月堂 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku

Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku offers 9 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Kyoto apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping provided
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 9 units
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Kyoto River View House Kyou-raku Aparthotel
River View House Kyou-raku Aparthotel
River View House Kyou-raku
Kyoto River View House Kyou raku
Kyoto Riverview House Kyou raku
Kyoto River View House Kyou raku
Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku Kyoto
Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku Apartment
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Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great accommodations , centrally located and very comfortable for my family of 4. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jungho

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyed the stay. The cleanliness and utensils were perfect for my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very walkable. So many great restaurants and local attractions nearby. Also very quiet and right next to the river so peaceful and full of nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a great location and amazing hotel if you are travelling with family our friends. The staff were wonderful and very helpful, especially Alex.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was BEAUTIFUL!!! Spacious, great view, quiet but close location to everything, and incredibly friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location from most spots to visit in kyoto and close to 2 rail lines. Wonderful viw and good for long term stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brendan

had an excellent stay here, we were stuck there for an extra day due to the typhoon in tokyo and the hosts were very helpful getting us the extra night stay. hosts are also excellent with local recommendations and their hospitality was unmatched.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Murtuza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect blend of japanese cultural elements and luxury. Nice view from the room and very close by to all the shopping, food and attractions. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious room with all the amenities we required for our 3 day stay. Close to the river but was whisper quiet at night times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious for a family of four. Alex at reception spoke English and was very friendly and helpful with making reservations etc Great location and I would definitely stay there again when in Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic location within walking distance to the main area of Gion and streets of cherry blossoms without the crowd. The room is so spacious and great for families with a baby or toddler. Our baby was able to play in the tatami room. A cot and high chair was also provided to us free of charge. The kitchenette and washing machine / dryer enabled us to feed our baby and do our washing too without any stress. The hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Kyoto Station and a taxi ride should not cost more than 2,000 yen. Very accessible and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice views of the mountain and city from the back side of the hotel. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only critique is that they could have offered some free coffee with the free tea selection! Otherwise, we absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Oh we loooooove our stay here. We felt so at home. Our room is just the most comfortable, cleanest space ever!! There is so much space for our baby to play during the night. The japanese style room just made our Japan travel more immersive in their culture. It's one of our best hotel experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful people running the property - so helpful. Rooms were a great size. Mix of traditional and modern Japanese
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at Kyoto Riverview house. The location was wonderful. The staff were kind, helpful and accommodating. The view was incredible. The size of the room apartment was perfect for our family of four. Absolutely loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ieng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, comfortable beds. Has a small kitchen and a washing machine. We stayed on the first floor, had a terrace and it is very private. We have the River view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very convenient. Walkable distance to Gion and major shopping district.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fangchu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hands down the biggest room we had ever stayed in Japan! Stunning panoramic view of the Kamogawa and only a stonethrow from the Kiyomizu Dera area and the Keihan Gojo station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend for couples with kids!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An apartment hotel with full kitched facilities and laundry. Balcony is nice after a night out and to have coffee on in the morning. About 30 minutes from kyoto station but close to the subway and bus lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Love this place. Perfect location.

Loved this place on a quiet street next to the river and a short walk from Gion’s cultural sites. The 1br apartment suited our family of 4 given the enclosed sleeping space near the living room for our 2 kids. The apartment is well designed and comfortable with all you need to cook, do laundry and relax. It was a perfect pick for our visit to Kyoto. The staff are excellent and easy to communicate with.
Gion theatre
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bijoy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. It’s like an apartment but have the amenities like a hotel, except that they don’t clean the room during the stay. But you can drop towels in the laundry basket downstairs and pick fresh ones anytime. There is reception round the clock, which is awesome. View of the river is fantastic. There is a Japanese style room which was a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

great!

Great view! English and Japanese speakers will have an easy time. The room was very nice and had everything needed for us including a crib! Such a beautiful view of the river and a great location to visit kawamachi-dori or kimizudera .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku was one of our favorite places to stay in Japan. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Alex made our experience even better due to his excellent customer service! Great location on a quiet street. Walkable to the train station, restaurants, and shopping. We really liked the layout of the apartment, plenty of room for our family of 4. The washer/dryer was very helpful. We hope to stay here again on our next trip to Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Spacious, amazing view, great amenities. We were in the top floor suite with a family of four, and it felt larger than an apartment! I would not change a thing. The front desk concierge, Alex, was lovely, helpful, informative. 6 stars out of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023