MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL, an apartment hotel in central Kyoto, has been selected in the MICHELIN Guide 2026. This is the first time a MIMARU property has been selected.
The hotel is an apartment-style property with two or more bedrooms, a kitchen and dining area, and an in-room washer-dryer in every room. With spaces that let guests enjoy time together as well as time resting on their own, and with support from friendly staff, it caters to families and groups staying in Kyoto.
What Is a MICHELIN Guide "Selected Hotel"?
The MICHELIN Guide's Hotel Selection chooses hotels based on five criteria: architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, the personality and uniqueness of the property, value for money, and experiences unique to the location. A "Selected Hotel" is an accommodation that meets these criteria and is recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.
Spacious Rooms for Relaxing Together or Resting at Your Own Pace
All 19 rooms at MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL have two or more separate bedrooms, plus a living and dining area where everyone can gather. Guests can talk about their day after sightseeing, or let the adults relax by themselves after the children have gone to sleep. Because the rooms allow both time together and time apart, they also suit larger groups, such as three-generation trips or friends traveling together.
In the kitchen, guests can lay out food and dishes bought at nearby shops and eat to suit their plans and how they feel that day. The in-room washer-dryer and the two bathrooms and two toilets also help with laundry during longer stays and with getting ready as a group. It is a space where guests can eat and rest at their own pace.
A Handy Base for Enjoying Kyoto
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL is a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. With access to both the Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line, it is a convenient base for getting around Kyoto. Nijo Castle, the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market are all within walking distance, so guests can enjoy exploring the city on foot.
At the front desk, guests can casually ask the staff about nearby restaurants, ways to enjoy the city and how to get to sightseeing spots. Even in a city they are visiting for the first time, or when they are unsure about their travel plans, the staff offer guidance suited to each guest's plans and interests and support their stay in Kyoto.
Comment From the Hotel Manager
The hotel manager of MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL shared the following comment on the selection.
At MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL, guests can enjoy the fun of "staying together" with family and friends even more luxuriously in a spacious setting, while keeping their privacy. Many of our staff love traveling in Japan and abroad, and through their own experiences they deepen their understanding of guests' needs, worries and requests.
We are sincerely grateful that the hotel has been selected for the MICHELIN Guide 2026, thanks to the guests who use MIMARU regularly and the valued partners who support our hotel operations every day. This selection is also a great encouragement for all of our staff, who have worked every day to support our guests' trips and bring them smiles. We will continue to be a "friend on your trip" for our guests, and strive to make many people think, "I want to come back to Japan, and back to MIMARU."
Hotel Overview
All 19 rooms at MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL are suites with two or more bedrooms. The room lineup is as follows, and every room is 85 m².
- Premium 2-Bed Suite (capacity of 4): 1 room
- 2-Bedroom Suite (capacity of 4): 16 rooms
- 3-Bedroom Suite with futons on a tatami space (capacity of 6): 2 rooms
The hotel is in the heart of Kyoto, 3 minutes on foot from Karasuma Oike Station, with Nijo Castle, the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," within walking distance. Access to Kyoto Station and to other subway and private railway stations is also good, making it a suitable base for sightseeing in nearby cities such as Osaka, Nara and Shiga.
- Address: 154-3 Nagahama-cho, Koromonotana-dori Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- Access: 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line and Karasuma Line
- Facility: 10 floors above ground, 19 guest rooms
- Opening date: June 1, 2023
- Official website: https://mimaruhotels.com/hotel/suites-kyoto-central/
About MIMARU
Since its first property opened in 2018, MIMARU has operated apartment hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. The rooms start at about 40 m² and include a kitchen and dining area and laundry facilities, so that even large groups can stay together. More than 400,000 guests stay each year, and 90 percent of them are overseas guests or families. The hotels are used by many families traveling with children. Staff from 39 countries and regions, with different cultures and experiences and fluency in Japanese and English, welcome guests.
To make travel easier for families with children visiting Japan, MIMARU also offers same-day baggage delivery, an indoor kids park and a clothing-sharing service. It aims to create a new standard of travel that "makes Japan more fun."
