An apartment hotel offering 85㎡ suites with at least two bedrooms, where guests can relax together and enjoy their own pace
MIMARU is pleased to announce that MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central has been included in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 hotel selection, becoming the first MIMARU property to receive this recognition.
The MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection is based on five criteria: architecture and interior design, the quality and consistency of service, individual character and uniqueness, value for money, and the ability to offer an experience rooted in the destination. “Selected Hotels” are properties that meet these criteria and are recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central is an apartment hotel featuring at least two bedrooms, a kitchen and dining area, and a washer-dryer in every suite. Spaces that accommodate both time together and individual rest, complemented by support from friendly staff, help families and groups enjoy their stay in Kyoto.
■ Spacious Rooms for Time Together and Time to Yourself
Each of the property’s 19 suites features at least two separate bedrooms and a shared living and dining area. Guests can gather to share stories after a day of sightseeing, while adults can enjoy a quiet evening together after the children have gone to bed. The layout balances shared moments with individual rest, making it well suited to multigenerational families, groups of friends and other larger parties.
The kitchen allows guests to prepare ingredients or serve meals purchased from nearby shops, dining according to their plans and how they feel that day. An in-room washer-dryer, two bathrooms and two toilets also make laundry and getting ready easier during longer stays. It is a space where guests can eat, rest and spend time at their own pace.
■ A Friendly Source of Local Advice for Exploring Kyoto
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central is a three-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. With access to both the Karasuma and Tozai lines, it offers a convenient base for exploring the city. Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market are also within walking distance.
Guests can easily ask the front desk team for advice on nearby restaurants, ways to enjoy the neighbourhood or directions to sightseeing destinations. Whether visiting Kyoto for the first time or deciding what to do next, guests can receive suggestions tailored to their plans and interests.
● A Message from the Hotel Manager of MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central
“At MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central, our spacious suites allow families and friends to enjoy the pleasure of staying together with an added sense of comfort and luxury, while preserving their privacy. Many of our staff enjoy travelling both within Japan and overseas, and their own experiences help them better understand our guests’ needs, concerns and requests.
“We are deeply grateful to the guests who continue to choose MIMARU and to our valued partners who support our daily operations. Their support has made this recognition in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 possible. It is also a tremendous encouragement to our entire team, who work every day to support our guests’ journeys and bring smiles to their faces. We will continue striving to be our guests’ ‘friends at their destination,’ giving more people a reason to say, ‘I want to return to Japan—and to MIMARU.’”
■ MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central: Property Overview
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central offers 19 suites, each measuring 85㎡ and featuring at least two bedrooms. The property comprises one Premium Two-Bedroom Suite accommodating four guests, 16 Two-Bedroom Suites accommodating four guests, and two Three-Bedroom Suites accommodating six guests, with Japanese futon bedding in a tatami area.
Located in central Kyoto, just a three-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station, the property is within walking distance of Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” Convenient access to Kyoto Station and other subway and private railway stations also makes it an ideal base for exploring nearby destinations such as Osaka, Nara and Shiga.
Address: 154-3 Nagahama-cho, Koromonotana-dori Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Access: Three-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai and Karasuma lines
Building: 10 floors above ground, 19 guest rooms
Opening date: 1 June 2023
Official website: https://mimaruhotels.com/hotel/suites-kyoto-central/