The Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takasuji may be hard to pronounce, but it’s easy to love, especially for families. Indeed, we’re going to go out on a limb and say that it’s the best family hotel in Kyoto. Your kids will love the Pokémon room!

Family apartment
Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takasuji At A Glance
- Great for: families, small groups
- Strong points: family rooms, friendly and helpful staff, in-room laundry facilities, simple kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms, multiple bathrooms in some rooms
- Sample rates: from US$250 to $1000 per night

Pokémon room for up to six people
A short walk southwest of downtown in a relatively quiet neighborhood, the Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takasuji offers a variety of suites and apartments that are perfect for families and small groups of up to 7 people. And most importantly, they don’t just mean beds for all those people, they have things like separate bedrooms with communal living areas, simple kitchens, multiple bathrooms, in-room laundry facilities and much more.

Mimaru exterior
On top of their excellent family-friendly facilities, the staff is incredibly helpful and will go out of their way to help you with the details of traveling in Kyoto and beyond. Indeed, the service is the perfect complement to the well-thought-out rooms and public areas.

Deluxe apartment
The rates here range from the upper end of the mid-range into the luxury range, meaning the Mimaru but you certainly get great value for the money and the rooms here are significantly larger than those at comparably priced luxury hotels in Kyoto.
Name in English:
Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takatsuji
Name in Japanese:
MIMARU京都 西洞院高辻
English address:
782 Honryusui-cho, Nishinotoin-dori-Takatsuji-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 600-8462
Japanese address:
〒600-8462 京都市下京区西洞院通高辻上ル本柳水町782
Price range: moderate to luxury
Nearest Transport:
7 minutes’ walk from Shijo Station (exit 6) of Subway Karasuma Line or Karasuma Station of Hankyu Kyoto Line
Telephone: 81-75-744-6035
Website: mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/nishinotoin-takatsuji/
:: Check availability and pricing for Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takasuji on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Near To Here:
Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takasuji is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help