Title: Rakushu-En Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=46156341&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rakushu-En Holiday home with private pool, 10-minute walk to Nijō Castle ## Photo gallery for Rakushu-En ![Interior entrance - Rakushu-En (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46160000/46156400/46156341/46393a06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private Vacation Home | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle - Rakushu-En (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46160000/46156400/46156341/92fedc74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Rakushu-En (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46160000/46156400/46156341/053c9c66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private Vacation Home | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing - Rakushu-En (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46160000/46156400/46156341/505ec7ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private Vacation Home | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing - Rakushu-En (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46160000/46156400/46156341/c6ea51f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market, Rakushu-En has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rakushu-En Holiday home with private pool, 10-minute walk to Nijō Castle The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include a fridge and a flat-screen TV. Guest accommodation at this holiday home is accessible via exterior corridors and offers private pools and complimentary slippers. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, toilets with an electronic bidet and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet with electronic bidet - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Access via exterior corridors - Soundproofing ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44424300/44424265/w600h393x0y29-861d97b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kyoto Station South Minami Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - 24/7 front desk 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=44424265&PinnedHotelID=44424265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Queen Room with Tatami B | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55320000/55313400/55313314/1a14edaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rinn Kitagomon Gion - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=55313314&PinnedHotelID=55313314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22450000/22441600/22441579/00bed7ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Arashiyama Arashiyama - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 256 reviews £74 additional charges may apply 9 Feb - 10 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=22441579&PinnedHotelID=22441579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33390000/33382900/33382855/22f3ff47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI Minami Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room 9.2 Wonderful 2,075 reviews £44 additional charges may apply 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=33382855&PinnedHotelID=33382855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=46156341&PinnedHotelID=46156341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=46156341,44424265,55313314,22441579,33382855) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as Rakushu-En Kyoto Rakushu-En Private vacation home Rakushu-En Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Holiday homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.01419%2C135.75464&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nKUNZ9-2FVMvEF2274zt8zVABDk=) 607-32 Tsuchiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0061 ### What's nearby - ![Kyoto International Manga Museum showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078316/bc2c2329-444d-474e-98c1-dd6565652e1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto International Manga Museum 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Nijo Castle which includes a small town or village, château or palace and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/9609e2f1-65a5-4488-a0d2-ad244df66d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nijō Castle 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501429/39234434-92eb-42c8-86c7-b01abe65a29b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Imperial Palace 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Mikane Shrine 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Nijojo-mae Station 7 min walk - Nijo Station 18 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - コージー (Cozy) 5 min walk - The Garden Bar 3 min walk - 喫茶マドラグ 4 min walk - パンとエスプレッソと本日の 4 min walk - 釜座二条丸福 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rakushu-En pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rakushu-En? ### What time is check-in at Rakushu-En? ### What time is check-out at Rakushu-En? ### Where is Rakushu-En located? ## Have a question? 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