Ryokan Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only)
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, city walks and architecture – Check location 602-8252 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku Kamichojamachi Kitakodaimoncho 548-1, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, city walks and architecture – Check location
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 480 reviews)
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Stay in the Heart of Kyoto –
One of our best sellers in Kyoto! Mugen is a property that was built 160 years ago, located in Kyoto, 0.6 mi from Nijo Castle.
Every room at Mugen features an en suite shower room, toilet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property.
You will find a shared lounge on site and a bar at the annex building.
The ryokan also offers bike hire. Imperial Palace is 0.7 mi from Mugen, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 24 mi from the property.
Kamigyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, city walks and architecture.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Kyoto! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Fantastic Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
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Area Info
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, city walks and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
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Seimei Shrine0.3 miles
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Nijo Castle0.6 miles
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Imperial Palace0.7 miles
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Imadegawa Station0.7 miles
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Marutamachi Station0.7 miles
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Doshisha University0.8 miles
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Nijojo-mae Station0.8 miles
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Nijo Station0.9 miles
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine1 miles
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Karasuma Oike Station1 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Family Mart Supermarket0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Itami Airport24.1 miles
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Kobe Airport40.2 miles
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Kansai International Airport49.7 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Kyoto International Manga Museum1 miles
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Kinkaku-ji Temple1.6 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto1.7 miles
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Gion Shijo Station1.8 miles
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Heian Shrine1.9 miles
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Shoren-in Temple2.2 miles
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Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple2.6 miles
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Kyoto Station2.7 miles
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Sanjusangen-do Temple2.7 miles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple2.8 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Great location, away from tourist traps but close to public transport and within real Japan. So tofu maker just down the lane, pickling business around the corn...”
Australia“Brilliant authentic ryokan experience. The bar selection was amazing and the staff wonderfully helpful. Breakfast comes highly recommended. Location was great. ”
United Kingdom“The property is beautiful, the staff was beyond friendly and the level of cleanliness and overall attention to details is beyond excellent. I would have given t...”
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Facilities of Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
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Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bikes available (free)
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 1000 per day.
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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prepayment
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Children & Beds
This ryokan does not accommodate children.
No cribs are available
No extra beds are available
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
