Marufukuro

I cannot recommend Marufukuro enough - our favourite hotel we stayed in in Japan. The staff were helpful and friendly from the first moment we arrived, and were always there if we needed anything. Our room was stunning, and very spacious for Japan. It truly felt luxurious, even the bathroom (which we've found are often quite utilitarian here). The lounges and the library, with its self-serve bar, were a wonderful touch, and we loved being shown the layout and historic touches when we arrived. When we come back to Kyoto, we will definitely want to stay here again. Such a peaceful, luxury oasis.

We had an incredible stay at Marufukuro in Kyoto. The hotel itself is steeped in history since it’s the building where Nintendo was founded, which made the experience even more special. I think we took 50 pictures of the building itself, it’s such a cool mix of Japanese architecture with mid-century modern elements. Our room was huge, with the perfect mix of old and new. One side was the founder of Nintendo’s former living room in traditional Japanese style, and the other side was a modern space with the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. The staff were amazing—friendly, thoughtful, and all spoke excellent English. Even though we don’t speak Japanese, communication was effortless. They also handled our luggage transfers between hotels, which made traveling so easy. Breakfast was fantastic each morning, and in the evenings we loved spending time in the library with a drink. The location was another highlight. It’s close to the main train line but set in a calm neighborhood outside the busiest parts of the city, which made it feel like a peaceful retreat. We stayed three nights but wished we stayed longer. This is truly one of the best hotels I’ve ever experienced, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto. We can’t wait to stay again! Thank you for everything!

Marufukuro was perfect! The staff were above and beyond and the place itself was great. The room was very comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing stay.The location was just off the river in a quiet neighborhood but very close to everything. As someone who grew up on Nintendo staying in the birthplace was fun but it's so much more than that. We'll be back for sure.

The team at Marufuruko were incredible! We felt so welcome from the moment we showed up. The service was exceptional and I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay in Kyoto. The hotel is 10 mins walk from everything you need and if you need to travel a little further the staff were always helpful with arranging transportation. Thank you for making our stay in Kyoto so memorable.

Celebrating my husband’s birthday at MARUFUKURO Hotel with family was wonderful and memorable! As a big Nintendo fan, he was deeply touched by every detail of the hotel—from the lovely Nintendo-themed touches to the warm vibe. The staff was kind, the rooms comfortable, and it made his day extra special. We’re already looking forward to our next stay. Thank you！！！

I would give Marufukurō 10 starts if I could. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with them. The staff were all amazing and very friendly. One can see they have passion and love for what they do. Very spacious and clean rooms and comfortable beds as well. Thank you so much, we will be back for sure.

Marufukoro is the 5* hotel.located in the old headquarters of Nintendo company. Nowadays it is reconverted in a Hotel. The accomodation is excellent and the staff is very friendly. They helped us always. The room and bathroom were big and very comfortable. A place to relax and stay all day. Really, in the room there was all we needed. The private hall is excellent, you can see a lot of things related with Nintendo and you can drink all you want. Wonderful place. Also you can drink free some wine glasses and eat free some pastries. Awesome for Nintendo-lovers.|On the other hand, the breakfast was not included in the price. It was a bit difficult to arrive and park with a car due to narrow streets.|(See also Nintendo original building)

The Marufukuro Hotel holds a very special place for me, and I’m sure many other Nintendo fans. I first visited this location 19 years earlier, before it became a hotel, and was just left disused. Even back then, just viewing from outside, the building oozed history and character with it’s art deco style, and quaint old-Kyoto street setting. It was always my dream to visit again and go inside one day. And this week I got to do just that. And we stopped in the Japanese Suite no less - the former home and offices of the Yamauchi family - the founding family of Nintendo! Our stay was brief, but the service and amenities were first class. I highly recommend you visit if like me, you have a passion for Nintendo, or just want to stay somewhere a little more personal and luxurious, in a hotel that also has substance and genuine history.