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Apartment hotel · Nijo Castle (quieter central-west)

MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle

Kyoto · Mid-range

One room sleeps up to 14Connecting rooms bookableKitchenetteIn-room laundry

A quieter setting by Nijo Castle with large apartments — in-room washer-dryer and IH kitchen throughout, connecting units sleeping 12-14, and Japanese futon options for bigger or multigenerational groups.

The Connecting Japanese Apartment for 10 is officially bookable for up to 14 guests.

Getting there

  • About 8 min walk to the nearest station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line).

Worth knowing: Roughly an 8-minute walk to the subway (or a short bus hop) and a residential area with fewer late-night dining options.

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Verified Aug 2026 · official site

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