Il tuo soggiorno — MIMARU京都 STATION
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La proprietà — MIMARU京都 STATION
MIMARU京都 STATION is an apartment-style hotel that feels like a smart, modern base camp rather than a traditional inn. The lobby is neat and functional, with a small kitchen area where guests can prep simple meals — a real asset in a city where eating out every meal gets expensive. It suits families and small groups who want self-catering flexibility and the convenience of being right next to Kyoto Station, the city's transport hub. The vibe is practical and unpretentious, not romantic or luxurious, but genuinely useful for exploring.
Cronache di Kyoto
Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from 794 until 1868, when the emperor moved to Tokyo. The city was deliberately laid out on a grid inspired by the Chinese Tang dynasty capital Chang'an. It escaped the firebombing of World War II that flattened many other Japanese cities, leaving it with one of the world's richest collections of pre-modern wooden architecture. Today Kyoto is both a living museum of temples, shrines and traditional crafts, and a modern city grappling with overtourism and the pressure to preserve its historic neighbourhoods.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Kyoto →I migliori mesi
April (cherry blossom) and November (autumn foliage) offer the most spectacular scenery, with manageable crowds if you avoid the first week of April and the last week of November.
Peak / Festival Surge
April and November are the absolute peak months, driven by the cherry blossoms and autumn colours respectively. Hotel prices double or triple, and advance bookings are essential. The Gion Matsuri in July is also a major draw but less extreme in price hikes.
Stagione di spalla
May and October are excellent shoulder months: weather is mild, crowds are thinner than peak, and hotel rates drop by 30-50%. June is the cheapest rainy season, but expect humidity and frequent showers.
Meteo e imballaggio
Kyoto in July is hot and humid, with temperatures averaging 30°C and frequent rain from the tsuyu rainy season. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, a compact umbrella for sudden downpours, and comfortable walking shoes — you'll be on your feet a lot.
Briefing della città — Kyoto
- Kyoto City introduced a new tourist bus route in 2025 connecting Kyoto Station with popular sites like Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, reducing the need for the overcrowded city buses.
- The Gion Matsuri (July 1-31) is in full swing during your stay, with the iconic Yamaboko Junko float procession on July 17 and 24; expect huge crowds and road closures in central Kyoto.
- Kyoto Station itself recently completed a renovation of its north exit plaza, making it easier to walk to the hotel and access the nearby bus terminal for excursions.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MIMARU京都 STATION, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 8–10 facing the inner courtyard. These are higher, reducing street noise from the station area, and the courtyard orientation buffers traffic sounds. The MIMARU brand typically has lifts on the longer side of the building, so rooms away from lift shafts are quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 facing the street. The hotel faces a main road near Kyoto Station, so lower floors get direct traffic noise. Rooms ending in '01' or '02' are often near lift lobbies – avoid those to skip door-clunk and chatter.
Best views
South-facing rooms on floors 9–12 offer a clear view of the Kyoto Station building and the Hachiko exit direction, with partial sight of the Shinkansen tracks – a lively but interesting cityscape. North-facing views are residential rooftops. Eastwards you see the station’s glass atrium.
Quietest floors
Floors 7–11 are the quietest, being high enough to avoid street-level noise but not the topmost floor (which might have lift machinery rumble). The 12th floor is the top and may have slight mechanical hum from the roof.
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise source is traffic along Karasuma Street and buses pulling into the station bus terminal. Kyoto Station itself generates crowds, announcements, and taxi horns, especially 7–9am and 5–7pm. There’s no bar or late-night venue on site, so quiet after 10pm.
Insider tips
1) Request a south-facing room above floor 8 – you’ll get the station skyline without the ground-level racket. 2) The hotel has a shared laundry room (usually 2nd floor) with a washing machine and dryer – book it early on your last day as it’s popular. 3) Check-in is at 3pm, but they’ll hold luggage for free if you arrive earlier – useful given the station is a 3-minute walk.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — MIMARU京都 STATION
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout; no login or time limit; speed generally 50–100 Mbps sufficient for streaming
Two lifts serve all floors; no stairs-only sections. Lobby level accessible from street via ramp at side entrance
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Lobby has one free tourist map rack and a small library of local guides
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop permitted from 09:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 1,000 JPY per hour (request by 22:00 prior)
Free on check-in day before 15:00; after check-out, storage costs 500 JPY per bag until 21:00 same day
Step-free from street via side ramp to lobby; lift access to all floors. No accessible rooms; bathroom thresholds are standard height (about 5 cm). No hearing loops
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Times Kyoto Ekimae' (3-min walk, 1,200 JPY per night, no reservation). No EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night (applies to stays of 20,000 JPY or more per night, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; incidental hold of 5,000 JPY per person taken by card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: 伏見稲荷大社 御旅所 (369 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 不動堂明王院 (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: 道祖神社 (487 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 城興寺 (674 m · ~8 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
みやこみち — 157 m · ~2 min walk
東塩小路公園 — 295 m · ~4 min walk
松下資料館 — 128 m · ~2 min walk
京都劇場 (Kyoto-Gekijo) — 640 m · ~8 min walk
大宮ちびっこ広場 — 885 m · ~11 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 405 m · ~5 min walk
マツモトキオシ 京都八条口店 — 290 m · ~4 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 91 m · ~1 min walk
京都 — 256 m · ~3 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which charge a markup.
Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted in most restaurants and shops, but many smaller eateries, street stalls, and temples are cash-only; contactless payment (Suica, Pasmo) is widely used on transit and in convenience stores.
Tipping is not practised and can cause confusion; good service is included in the price, and leaving cash may be refused.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Canned coffee from a vending machine or convenience store costs around ¥120.
A bento box from a convenience store or a bowl of ramen at a standing bar typically costs ¥700–1,000.
A main dish at a casual izakaya or teishoku restaurant is around ¥1,000–1,500.
The Nishiki Market and the lanes around Kiyomizu-dera are good for skewers, takoyaki, and matcha sweets, each ¥300–600.
Supermarkets like Fresco, Life, and Aeon Kyōto are common; they offer discounted items after 7pm.
Teramachi and Shinkyōgoku shopping arcades have Uniqlo and GU for basics; second-hand shops on Shinmonzen Street for vintage.
A one-day bus pass (¥700) covers most central sights; from KIX, take the airport limousine bus (¥2,550) or the Haruka express train (¥3,200) — the bus is simpler and cheaper into Kyoto Station.
Buy a Suica or Icoca card for transit and small purchases; eat at lunchtime when set meals are cheaper; avoid taxis and walk or cycle instead.
Buono da sapere — Kyoto
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.79 · JPY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kyoto, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at MIMARU京都 STATION
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 405 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · マツモトキオシ 京都八条口店 — 290 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → The Celestine Hotel Gion
💡 Pre-book via hotel concierge for fixed rates. Shared taxis available at 50% cost if flexible on timing.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → The Celestine Hotel Gion
💡 Cheapest option with direct hotel drop-off. Slower but reliable. Book online 1 day prior for discounts.
Gojo Station area → Gion-Shojo Station / Local Exploration
💡 Red line tram runs directly through Gion. Buy rechargeable IC card (ICOCA) at station for seamless local travel throughout Kyoto.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → The Celestine Hotel Gion
💡 Most economical airport option. Get JR Pass if staying multiple days. Direct train to Kyoto Station, then 10-min walk to Gion.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at MIMARU京都 STATION?
Request rooms on floors 8–10 facing the inner courtyard. These are higher, reducing street noise from the station area, and the courtyard orientation buffers traffic sounds. The MIMARU brand typically has lifts on the longer side of the building, so rooms away from lift shafts are quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at MIMARU京都 STATION?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 facing the street. The hotel faces a main road near Kyoto Station, so lower floors get direct traffic noise. Rooms ending in '01' or '02' are often near lift lobbies – avoid those to skip door-clunk and chatter.
Is MIMARU京都 STATION noisy?
The main noise source is traffic along Karasuma Street and buses pulling into the station bus terminal. Kyoto Station itself generates crowds, announcements, and taxi horns, especially 7–9am and 5–7pm. There’s no bar or late-night venue on site, so quiet after 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at MIMARU京都 STATION?
South-facing rooms on floors 9–12 offer a clear view of the Kyoto Station building and the Hachiko exit direction, with partial sight of the Shinkansen tracks – a lively but interesting cityscape. North-facing views are residential rooftops. Eastwards you see the station’s glass atrium.
What are insider tips for staying at MIMARU京都 STATION?
1) Request a south-facing room above floor 8 – you’ll get the station skyline without the ground-level racket. 2) The hotel has a shared laundry room (usually 2nd floor) with a washing machine and dryer – book it early on your last day as it’s popular. 3) Check-in is at 3pm, but they’ll hold luggage for free if you arrive earlier – useful given the station is a 3-minute walk.
What time is check-in at MIMARU京都 STATION?
Check-in at MIMARU京都 STATION is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MIMARU京都 STATION have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout; no login or time limit; speed generally 50–100 Mbps sufficient for streaming
Is there a city or tourist tax at MIMARU京都 STATION?
200 JPY per person per night (applies to stays of 20,000 JPY or more per night, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near MIMARU京都 STATION?
A bento box from a convenience store or a bowl of ramen at a standing bar typically costs ¥700–1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MIMARU京都 STATION?
A one-day bus pass (¥700) covers most central sights; from KIX, take the airport limousine bus (¥2,550) or the Haruka express train (¥3,200) — the bus is simpler and cheaper into Kyoto Station.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
April (cherry blossom) and November (autumn foliage) offer the most spectacular scenery, with manageable crowds if you avoid the first week of April and the last week of November.
Principali attrazioni a Kyoto
💡 Free to wander. Budget ¥500–1000 for sample-size meals like grilled mochi or tamagoyaki. Avoid 11:30am–1pm when it's packed with lunch crowds.
💡 Visit early morning for the koi ponds without crowds; at night during cherry blossom season (late March–early April) for the illuminated weeping cherry tree.
💡 Arrive by 7am to dodge crowds and get clear photos. The hike to the summit takes about 2 hours, but most tourists stop halfway, so the upper path is quieter.
💡 Arrive before 08:00 for near-solitude. Exit onto the north end and explore Okochi Sanso garden (entry fee) for a quieter extension of the walk.
💡 Entry is ¥620 (£3.50). Audio guide included free at entrance. Visit early to avoid queues; the ninomaru garden is underrated and peaceful.
💡 Entry is ¥400 (£2.20). Go late afternoon when the gold glows in low sun. Skip the tea house inside—overpriced and mediocre matcha.