RAKURO Kyoto Hotel
Joshinyokocho, Nakagyo, Kyoto
Vibe
A ground-floor botanical lab and curated book library bring a relaxed, craft-minded energy to the communal lounge.
“Botanical neighborhood retreat”
Architect Hiroyuki Tanaka's botanical lounge renovation features custom timber furniture and installations by glass artist Rui Sasaki.
Books selected by local shop Seikosha pair with Uji matcha from Yamamasa Koyamaen and Kyoto craft beers.
An open ground-floor cafe and communal lounge mixing hotel guests with locals over specialty roast coffee.
In Nakagyo Ward, two minutes from Marutamachi Station and a short stroll to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Rooms
Minimalist layouts pair warm cedar carpentry with custom low platform beds and tatami sitting areas.
Backstory
Architect Hiroyuki Tanaka reimagined the ground floor in 2023, introducing plant distillation vessels and bespoke Japanese furnishings.
Eat & drink
Downstairs at fawn, mornings start with specialty pour-overs and seasonal breakfast sandwiches before switching to local craft beer.
The neighborhood
Tucked into Nakagyo Ward near Marutamachi Station, with the sprawling gravel paths of Kyoto Gyoen just a short stroll away.
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