About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maurio
    United States United States
    Breakfast was great tasting and hone made. Can request alterations based on allergy.
  • Anne
    United States United States
    Mugen was above and beyond in every way. There are so many thoughtful touches and the hosts are warm and kind, not to mention fun to talk with and get to know! Highly recommend a stay at Mugen!
  • Mangahas
    United States United States
    I loved how it was in a nice residential area close to the bus stop and nearby to local businesses that the host knew very well and was also central to a lot of other major landmarks.
  • Cassandra
    United States United States
    The property was beautiful and serene. It was perfect for our family of five adults.
  • Tutegenov
    United States United States
    This was a very unique and authentic experience of the Japanese culture that you will not get at a regular hotel. The location is good, has this little "suburban" feel and peace. The service was exceptional, the breakfast was amazing, the room...
  • Tanner
    United States United States
    I normally don’t leave reviews but there is no way I couldn’t leave a good review. If you are going to stay in Kyoto stay here.
  • Matthew
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Breakfast was delicious our host was wonderful as well. We had an absolutely amazing time. Accommodation excellent.
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    The owners, design, breakfast, whiskey bar, rooms, bathrooms, ALL OF IT!
  • Sally
    Austria Austria
    The decor was beautiful and calming - every detail was thought out. Our hosts were generous with their time and attention and dedicated to making sure everyone had what they needed and to making the most of their stay. The breakfast was...
  • Adam
    United States United States
    Everything! We could not have asked for a better experience. Even before we arrived Tome was texting with me to make sure I could find Ryokan Mugen and get situated. That graciousness, helpfulness, and friendliness made our stay as close to...

Area info

House rules

Ryokan Mugen (Adult Only) takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMaestroCash
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.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.