Korakuan

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Taylor

A wonderful stay in a beautiful Kyoto house. The house was very clean and so well cared for, with so many charming traditional details, and has been renovated with all the modern comforts that you may need. Rika is such a lovely person and an excellent host - she truly went above and beyond to make sure that our stay was comfortable (even when I made an error in the booking!). She was very attentive and quick to respond to any communications, even taking the time to say goodbye at check-out. The neighbourhood is quiet and residential, but was close to transit + buses, and was a welcome change from the Kyoto crowds during sakura season. It was a privilege to meet Rika and stay here, we cannot recommend it enough!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

SUNGHO

교토에서의 매우 좋은 경험

교토에서 합리적인 가격으로 좋은 경험을 할 수있는 숙소였습니다. 따뜻하고 사랑스러운 공간 덕분에 교토에서의 여행이 매우 만족스럽게 되었습니다

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

JEONGWOO

2박 3일의 일정에 아주 좋은 숙소였습니다.

니조역에서 12분 거리의 주택가에 있어 매우 조용한 분위기에서 편히 쉴 수 있었습니다.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Yoli

Koraku-an is a beautiful Ryokan. We wanted to experience staying in a traditional Japanese home and this place was perfect. Rika was so nice and she even went out of her way to wait for our Uber to help direct it to Koraku-an on our last day. Over all, our experience with Koraku-an was wonderful and excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2023

SEUNGHEE

최고의 힐링을 원한다면 이곳으로!!

メールありがとうございます。 連絡が取れてよかったです^^ アイフォンジャックは宿にあったものでした！ 考えてくださってありがとうございます おかげさまで一日中とても楽で幸せに過ごすことができました。宿舎も思ったより100倍は居心地が良くてよかったです 町も静かでとてもきれいで手紙もとても感動しました。 部屋もあたたかいしアメニティも充分で、楽でした そして直接来て説明もしてくださって質問に親切に案内してくださってありがとうございます。 京都にまた訪問する機会があればぜひまた訪問します ありがとうございます。幸せな京都旅行でした💓

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Property was everything we expected it to be. A traditional and cultural Japanese experience.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

I don’t feel safe when staying with kids at This property. The property seems to be very fragile. You can hear all the noise around the street. Even when the next door people slide their door. Cannot sleep properly.
Mosquito bite can be an issue for our family as there is still marks on my kids face and body.
The owner lives very close to the house. Very helpful and nice lady. The house might be suitable for adults alone but not family with kids.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Our stay was very enjoyable in a lovely authentic traditional guesthouse with all you need. Extremely helpful info guide prepared by owner Rika. Quiet and safe area
Steep stairs for navigating to upstair bedrooms but option of sleeping downstairs too.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

We had been staying in this beautiful house for 7 days during our visit to Kyoto. It is such a great experience for us to understand the traditional living style and culture of Kyoto. Korakuan is well maintained and we feel very comfortable with the facilities provided. A map of the nearby area, train/JR stations and a list of restaurant are well prepared by the owner. We tried the public bath and some restaurants recommended which are good. Best of all , Ms Rika , the owner is very nice and helpful. She attended to all our request immediately and was a great help to us during our stay. Thank you Rika. Will definitely stay again and it is highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

we liked the fact that it was authentic but still with modern facilities
it was a great place to stay the experience was unique
location was good as well with great info supplied by owners re surrounding facilities and transport links
We would definitly recommend this property

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

Michael

This was a great experience for family! Great for groups and larger than most hotels! The beds were large and soft and the rooms are clean. There is a kitchen for cooking as well! Anyone coming to Kyoto wanting to experience tatami should live at Koraku-an. Rika was a great host and even showed us out on check out.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2018

CK

Our family loved the unique experience that this authentic traditional Japanese style wooden house offered!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

This was such a special property to stay in and in a fantastic location. The manager was so helpful and welcoming. So much good food nearby and good transport. The building itself is magical and very well equipped. A wonderful place to stay to experience this amazing city!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2018

Wilin

Authentic Kyoto Home

Super wonderful to get a chance to stay in an authentic traditional Japanese house. Cooking utensils, laundry equipment, and toiletries are all available. Had the most romantic homely stay. Ms. Rika was a lovely host! It was really nice to learn about the history of her parents’ home.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

Grace

It was very unique experience staying in Korakuan!

The house is old but we enjoyed the REAL Kyoto life --- nice neighborhood, convenient stores....

Make sure you use google map when you come back by taxi. :)

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2018

Chris

The old style feel of the home was a truly amazing experience. Very clean, great area. Lots of character and charm.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2018

ggroovex

What a beautiful place to stay. We loved being immersed in authentic \"old school\" Kyoto culture. The public baths nearby are excellent and there is a big supermarket nearby. Our host Rika was lovely and had some very useful suggestions for things to do. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Gracia

Home Away From Home

We loved the experience we had at Korakuan! The home is beautiful, very well-kept and immaculate. The area of Nijo is quaint and there is easy access to the metro. The service was wonderful and we were provided detailed information about the surrounding area, etc. When we had difficulty arriving to Kyoto due to rain and train delays, they were more than accommodating. They also went out of their way to make sure we made it safely and had everything we needed when we are arrived. We would highly recommend staying here for a traditional, hometown experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2018

Ninh

Nice Kyoto townhouse experience.

Beautiful home and very unique and rewarding experience.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2018

C.

Wonderful Old Machiya in a Central Neighborhood

We loved this place! The house is about 100 years old, with wooden floors, low furniture, beautiful soji screens and a tiny garden. It is centrally located in a small, intimate neighborhood and within walking distance to the main train station and subway lines, as well as several grocery stores and restaurants. The kitchen is old, but completely functional. Shower is in an add-on, covered area and there is a washing machine right there on site. Beds are located upstairs. It was pretty cold when we were there, but the electric heaters kept the entire house warm and cozy.

The owner and our most gracious host made sure that our every need was met. She also informed us of a special, lantern/light festival that was going on at the Kyoto shrines and temples at that time. We were so glad that we went and probably would not have known about it, if it were not for her. Staying at Korakuan was a nice get-away from the, \"hotel life,\" for a few days and a chance to live like the locals do. We'll definitely stay there again, the next time we are in Kyoto.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2018

Alex

Charming and Authentic, very pretty neighbourhood

Charming and Authentic, very pretty neighbourhood. The lady that greeted us was so helpful and nice. She explained to us all there is to know about Kyoto. She even brought us tea and bread. A++ would definitely go again.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2018

Mark

Korakuan must stay to experience old japanese life

We stayed three nights at Korukuan and loved every minute. First let me say that Rika Fukuda, the hostess of Korukuan was wonderful. She greeted us minutes after we let ourselves in (with the passcode: she lives just across the way) and welcomed us. But she had already left us personal notes of welcome and explanations of how things worked. She also left us a detailed map of the neighborhood which was of tremendous help when trying to explain to cabbies how to find this gem in the middle of an old neighborhood of family homes. Korakuan was Rika’s grandmothers home and that explains much. It is old Japan style living on tatami mats, sleeping on futons (absolutely comfortable) and eating at the heated kotatsu table, sitting on the floor. The two story house has sleeping rooms above, two living rooms below with kitchen and a wonderful Japanese garden outside. The kitchen is completely stocked with utensils, pans etc so using the market (2 minute walk away) we were able to cook our evening meals or have breakfast in the comfort of this temporary home. Everything is clean and Rika has thought of everything when fitting it out for guests. The location is very central in Kyoto and close to the metro subway. We will certainly stay here when we return and recommend Korakuan to anyone visiting Kyoto that wants a very economical way to experience old style Japanese living in the heart of the community. You cannot go wrong and will not regret your stay.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Extended stay

Love this place that we call home in Kyoto. We extended 2 days and stayed here for 5 days in total.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Best accom ever

Our family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids had a great experience staying in this traditional Jap house. The property manager, Rika took good care of our needs. Cosy, clean, complete. 15mins walk to Nijo train station. We love it!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Stunning traditional Japanese home experience

The house was absolutely beautiful, everything we imagined the quintessential Japanese experience would be. It is located in a lovely, quiet part of town, not far from the train station, so easy to get down town and to the sites. The home itself was really comfortable with everything you could want and the host was lovely, living near by she was warm and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed, without being at all intrusive. Would had four nights there and could easily have spent many more. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2017

Owen

Excellent Traditional House in Old Kyoto Area

This is a fantastic property, in a beautiful location, with exceptional hosts.

Rika is a brilliant host. She dropped by to ensure that everything was to our liking. And yes it was. This was the highlight of our trip.

The house is a traditional Japanese Korakuan - 100 years old, timber with sliding doors (tatami-style) everywhere. A small stone Zen garden replete with manicured bonsai Japanese Maple and features really sets the scene for what was a wonderful stay.

The property is superbly appointed with everything you could desire. These is a fully equipped kitchen (with cutlery and knives - something that was a rarity on our Japanese adventure) and complete to the extent that there were even kits for using the local bath house (of which there are two excellent examples within short walking distance).

The location is superb. Not only are you surrounded by gorgeous narrow streets and a real traditional old world Asian feel, but the facilities in the area are first class with many restaurants, cafes, delightful bakeries, a fully loaded supermarket is within 3 minutes walk (again, something not commonly experienced during our stay in Japan), near to the station and easy walking to the Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

I cannot recommend this Korakuan enough ... go and check it out.
Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer ... we will be back!

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

DAE YI

다른 모든

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

GAEUN

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2023

hideo

大変満足でした。長くいるともっと楽しめるかも、、？ずっと住みたいと思えるような空間でした！

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2022

chanyoung

일본 전통 가옥을 온몸으로 느낄수있는 아주 좋은 숙소입니다. 친절한 호스트와 근처에 있는 로컬 목욕탕은 최고의 선택이였습니다.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2019

Pirjo

Authentic living

If you like living out of tourist areas and enjoying authentic Japanish environment, Korakuan, 100 years old house is your choice. The house is awesome with tatami floors, futon beds and most of all, the beautiful small private garden! It was nice to start our days with breakfast following how the flowers were growing day by day during our five nights visit. The owner, Rika is most helpful and friendly. She gave us many advice for good restaurants and was ready to help us whenever we needed. There is a public bath very near, it is a must to experience.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2019

JongTak

방문후기

호텔측의 실수로 3시에 체크인하지 못하고 춥고 비오는데 문앞에서 1시간 이상 비맞으며 기다렸습니다.. 그리고 위치도 조금 숨어있어 찾기 힘든점도 있었습니다. 하지만 그걸 다 이해할 수 있을만큼 호스트 리카씨는 정말 친절하셧고 방 시설도 정말 좋았습니다! 회사측의 실수라며 체크아웃을 11시에서 다음날 2시까지로 늘려주시기도 했고 방은 가격대 성능대비로는 정말 최고였던거 같습니다.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

因為是冬天的緣故，除了洗澡的地方有些不便其它還好，晚上出去沒有原路返回導致迷路。原來此住宅區四通八達，至今還有居民打更的傳統。建議最好不要一個人入住，可能會有些怕怕。總之是值得體驗的住宿。

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

일본 전통 문화를 체험할 수 있어서 너무 좋았습니다. 난방이 잘 안되는게 조금 아쉽기는 하네요.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Washing door was open close and lock was difficult. Hot water and cold water mixing was difficult. heating was good and close by store was so convenient. Taxi could not reach hotel door. owner was nice person and pleasant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

とても綺麗に管理されており、スタッフのサポートも手厚くとても良かったです。
昔の施設を殆どそのまま使用されているため、冬は寒さを感じますが、暖房機器が充実しているので問題ありませんでした。

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2018

SO MAN IRIS

值得一住懷舊百年老屋

懷舊百年老屋, 內裡裝修新。廚房設備簡單，仍足夠煮晚餐及中餐。位於小區中，附近有澡堂，平民超市，另一種旅遊體驗。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Härligt genuint japanskt hus i ett bra och lugnt område. Ägarinnan Rika är snäll och omtänksam och hjälper gärna till med tips om bra ställen i närheten.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Definitely recommend!!

Good Japanese traditional house! House manager Rika is so supportive and you can enjoy Kyoto life comfortably

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2018

swmum

청결하고 안락한 일본 전통집

교토역에서 두정거장 떨어진 니조역에서 도보로 10분정도 떨어진 전통 집이에요. 100년 넘은것치고 엄청 청결하게 관리 잘 되어있고 9개월 기는 아기 동반한 여행이였는데 무척 편하게 잘 쉬다 왔어요. 유일한 불편한 점 이라면 화장실이 떨어져 따로 있는거랑 계단이 거의 사다리 수준으로 너무 가파른점? 빼고는 100년 된 집이라고 하기엔 무색하게 정말 깨끗하고 편리해요. 주방도 왠만한건 다 구비하고 있어서 아기 이유식 데워 먹이고 설거지 하기에도 좋았어요. 다음에 교토가면 다시 가고싶을 정도로 강추해요!

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Ming Keung

Clean, tidy and well-equipped with necessities. Kitchen is of simple design, probably not suitable for making complicated dishes, but good enough for us. Toilet is rather small, which I suppose is common in Kyoto old houses. The owner was very kind to come by and say hi in one evening during our stay and give away the umbrellas to us as it was raining on the day we checked out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2018

LEE

I stayed here with my family. When I travel Kyoto, I always stayed at the hotel or ryokan. But I came here because my family said they wanted to feel the traditional atmosphere of Japan. Koraku-an is literally a perfect place to fully satisfy this demend.
It is located in a quiet residential area, but it also close to traditional and historical sites.
And the house is cozy and comfortable, but it has very traditional atmosphere. The latest bidet in toilet, and the shower room was little small but it was comfortable enough.
It was a very satisfying stay, and if I come to Kyoto, I will stay here again.
Thank you.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2017

CPY

暮らすように滞在することができるゲストハウス

大正時代に建てられたという町家は美しく手入れされていて、趣のある雰囲気も気に入りました。モダンなホテルとは違った良さが楽しめるお宿です。