Kyoto · Hotel
Chourakukan
長楽館
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About this hotel
A Western-style mansion in Maruyama Park, Kyoto, built in 1909 by the businessman Kichibei Murai and designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2024. The main house is used as a café and restaurant, and guests stay in the adjoining new wing, which has only six rooms. The rooms make generous use of solid wood, and their design takes its cue from the words of Tatsuaki Kuroda, the Kyoto-born Living National Treasure.
Who it suits
Suits a grown-up stay in Kyoto: dining in a protected Meiji-era mansion and sleeping in the quiet new wing. With just six rooms, the house stays calm. It also makes an easy base for walking Gion and Higashiyama.
Features
- Couples
- Historic building
Ratings
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Amazing! I don’t have enough words to describe this property!! Our guest coordinator AK was amazing! We still miss her! She explained the history to us , the local shops even recommended us good Udon Noodles!! AK! We can’t wait to host you soon!! This property is immaculate and the details are amazing! The location is 5/5 and it’s right next to most famous shrines!! You won’t go wrong booking this one!
Read the full review on Google MapsJust a review of their cafe: the staff were super lovely and polite and the venue is beautiful. The food of the cafe is pretty poor - the scones are small, don't taste anything like scones, and have a soft, bouncy texture that you'd expect more from brioche. The rooibos tea is nothing to write home about, tastes the same as what you can buy from a supermarket. I'd go again for the atmosphere, just would probably skip the food and just get a tea.
Read the full review on Google MapsHotel Chourakukan provided an exceptional stay for my honeymoon. I would strongly recommend Hotel Chourakukan to those who are looking to be in the heart of historic Kyoto, while being able to experience history and luxury within their own hotel. Communicating in English was not a problem. Throughout our stay, hotel staff provided superb hospitality and went above and beyond on many occasions. Our room was upgraded, they arranged travel to sights around the area, and even pushed back our check out to fully enjoy their afternoon tea service. (speaking of, we got a tour of the historic estate before our afternoon tea, it was one of the highlights of our entire trip) The room itself was spacious, highlights include a spacious tub facing Marayuma park, and a fireplace that hotel staff would prepare, on request. The room also included access to a “lobby” shared with two other rooms on the floor. This lobby was constantly stocked with beverages, snacks, and featured pieces from the historic estate. It was a unique touch I haven’t seen from any other luxury hotels. Overall, the location, staff, room, and unique experience this hotel provides is second to none. Thank you so much Hotel Chourakukan!!!
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Room tours and stay videos
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【ミノログ宿評価編 ミノログ最高得点?!京都で114年の洋館「長楽館」に宿泊!~必見!普段は見ることができない本館の和室も案内!~】
ミノチャンネル · July 2023 · 24:15 · 36K views
女ひとり旅【長楽館 食事】迎賓館での食事/すごい場所で素晴らしい食事を思う存分楽しんできた!アフターヌーンティーも!京都
一人旅できるもん! · February 2022 · 20:07 · 13K views
More videos5
京都/おかえりなさいませお嬢様⭐︎本気の上流階級ごっこができる大人のホテル「長楽館」予約がとれないアフタヌーンティーも!
ちたんまたん ◆女ふたり食めぐり旅チャンネル◆ · April 2024 · 32:36 · 10K views
《京都 長楽館》明治時代の洋館ホテルで過ごす1日👑美しい食事やスイーツ/暖炉のある客室
Lemon-tea · February 2026 · 10:19 · 1K views
女ひとり旅【長楽館 】パノラマビュー/非公開のお部屋迎賓館/京都市有形文化財指定/とにかくスゴイ色んなお部屋をご紹介!京都
一人旅できるもん! · February 2022 · 21:58 · 5K views
伊藤博文も愛した京都の迎賓館で味わう "本物のおもてなし" | 長楽館
ほとりっぷ 【ホテルを目的にした大人旅】 · December 2025 · 26:07 · 2K views
長楽館|明治の迎賓館に泊まる京都ごゆるりステイ|贅沢フリーフローも🥃|KYOTO CHORAKUKAN |SLH
Anna’s Travel Journal · September 2026 · 12:05 · 955 views
What guests wrote
One of these is written in English and listed first. The rest are in Japanese. We link to the originals and do not translate or reproduce them.
- Hotel Chourakukan Review: Timeless Kyoto Luxury Stay
Two Keys · 23 September 2025
- 憧れのホテルで過ごす京都♪明治の煙草王が建てた洋館・長楽館宿泊記 (東山・祇園・北白川) - 旅行のクチコミサイト フォートラベル
旅行のクチコミサイト フォートラベル
- 京都(長楽館)
akimacco.blog.fc2.com
- 『重要文化財ホテルに泊まる長楽館(1)』
人生を夫婦で楽しむ方法 · 13 April 2026
- 長楽館 宿泊記|京都東山の洋館・ヒルトンポイントで泊まれる - よこブロ
よこブロ · 12 April 2026
- 【宿泊記】長楽館 客室・朝食レビュー
GowGow Trip |ホテルと旅のリアルレビュー · 13 April 2024
- 『ホテル長楽館宿泊記⑤朝食は迎賓の間で♡』
やっぱり株主優待が好き · 18 February 2024
- 【ホテル長楽館】文化財で過ごす優雅で贅沢な時間 – 長楽館の魅力を徹底解説!【宿泊記】 | かずのこ杏子のまんぷくブログ
かずのこ杏子のまんぷくブログ · 10 June 2023
- 長楽館|宿泊者は自由見学可能。元迎賓館を徹底的にご案内|コトリス(純喫茶保存協会)
note(ノート) · 18 May 2018
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