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Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Shijo Street

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Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi
Reception
Spa
Spa

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Fuji Bldg. 3F, 575 Minamigawa, Giommachi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Shijo Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hanamikoji Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Capsule Room, Bottom Bunk Bed (no tattoos in sauna)

Room amenity

Capsule Room, Bottom Bunk Bed (no tattoos in sauna)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Capsule Room, Top Bunk Bed (no tattoos in sauna)

Room amenity

Capsule Room, Top Bunk Bed (no tattoos in sauna)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men places you steps from Shijo Street and within a short 5-minute stroll of Yasaka Shrine. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a short walk walk of this 3.5-property class Gion hotel include Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 4 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 5 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪祇園辻利祇園本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪茶寮都路里本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鍵善良房本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪おかる - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ぎをん為治郎祇園店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Shijo Street
Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kyoto hotel.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 800 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (JPY 1,200 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: JPY 800 per night
  • Extended parking fee: JPY 1200 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Rumor Plaza Caters Men Hotel Kyoto
Rumor Plaza Caters Men Hotel
Rumor Plaza Caters Men Kyoto
Rumor Plaza Caters Men
Rumor Plaza To Men Kyoto
Rumor Plaza Caters to Men
Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men Hotel
Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men Kyoto
Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men?

Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men?

Yep, Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men has a self car park for JPY 800 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for JPY 1200 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men.

Does Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is on offer at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men?

No, Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rumor Plaza - Caters to Men Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was located at a very convenient location. Lots of facilities and amenities were available, including breakfast. Great value for money. Was very clean, and most guests I saw appeared to be non foreigners. Unfortunately the lockers were too thin to fit my suitcase so I had to leave it outside near reception alongside many other oversized suitcases from other travellers. Big let down is I sent a message to the property here on Expedia prior to my stay but no one ever responded to the message.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast, sauna facilities. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No sweat in this sauna resort capsule hotel
Rumor Plaza makes for an interesting Japanese experience. Due to common sleeping and bathing quarters, it "caters to men" only. As a hotel, it is a capsule hotel, meaning small sleeping quarters which are about 1.5m height by width and about 2m long, stacked one above the other. The capsules have a TV (earphones supplied), light and ventilation control, and a bottle of water supplied. The other guests are quiet and the bed comfortable, so there is no trouble sleeping (there is also a clock to help wake up). In the morning an excellent and varied Japanese breakfast is served. Western style breakfast food seemed to be limited to toast and boiled eggs but the Japanese buffet is very comprehensive. The location is ideal, in the heart of Gion. The bathing facilities are on two levels, the upper of which is outdoors and features a medicinal bath and salt bath. One can also lie outside and watch TV (Japanese baseball seemed to be all the thing at the time of my visit). The lower level has the mandatory wash area for a good scrub before proceeding naked to the baths. There is a large and quite hot sauna, large hot pool, smaller cool pool, two very hot bath-size jetted tubs. Gion is of course the night life center of Kyoto, but also close to major temples and quiet areas on the Higashiyama hillside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ichiro, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Public Bath and Breakfast was great.I was so satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally worth your stay!
The stay was a pleasant one, everything is convenient and well catered for! I could hardly think of anything to ask for more! I especially like the outdoor spa and the suntanning area, but just a bit too hot during my time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rtk, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Back again.
Second time here and as good as the first time. Only issue is with foreign guest who do not follow proper sauna etiquette. Most catch on by the second time. For the price you pay it’s excellent. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Luke , New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel to stay at and experience a capsule hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to tourist attractions
Clean. Breakfast is good. Front desk is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience for first time traveler to Japan and staying at a capsule hotel. Would do it again. It's convenient and affordable. The staff are very professional and welcoming. The amenities are good (just have to get use to the taking a bath (Japanese style). Buffet breakfast is also good.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Nate, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first capsule hotel. Different but fun!
Had an enjoyable time. Clean facilities in the capsule hotel section. My first day i did notice 2 shower rooms on the 3rd floor but every time i went past after that they were locked? Had to shower up on spa level which was ok. Spa baths were nice!

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place for the male solo traveller to stay
it was very comfortable. the only drawback is the shared bathhouse but once you embrace it, it's wonderful as they have a full spa.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Capsule hotel with all the extras
Great Japanese spa oriented experience with good facilities, good breakfast, great location, even the snow was a plus. North Americans might feel more at ease since the bathing facilities do offer swimwear, which is unusual in Japanese public baths.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel with lots of baths and easy in and out
Was great way to start off our trip after long flight. Had 4 spa tubs, massage, restaurant all open 24 hours. A relaxation room. This place was great

8/10 Good

Masa, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, Good price, Enough facilities!
Very convenient location. Just felt a bit stuffy in a capsule even though I used fan.

4/10 Poor

Michael G

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Confronting
Would not stay here again, it was great for the one time experience of living in a small cube and having to bath with other clothless males, but once in a lifetime is just fine with me.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent capsule
Great visit at a great price

10/10 Excellent

Guest A, Malaysia / Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best capsule hotel I ever stayed!
Best capsule hotel I ever stayed. - Capsule is good and less noisy as compared to other capsules I stayed. - Sauna / bathroom is good. - Breakfast is good, many choices. - A bottle of mineral water is provided in capsule, this is absolutely good!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing capsule hotel!
First time at a capsule hotel and loved it. Brand new capsules. Clean, comfort bed. Would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

JAEJUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
직원들은 매우친절하였으며, 역에서도 매우가까움

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel with friendly staff great location
This capsule hotel, only for men, it's a great place to stay when visiting Kyoto. It's perfectly located 5 mns walk from a main train station a bus stops that will take you to any museum or temple very easily. The cleanliness and condition of the hotel makes this a perfect place for your solo getaway. They offer free breakfast buffer, sauna, all toiletries including towels, disposable tootbrush and razor, lotions, shampoo, etc. I would totally recommend this place.

8/10 Good

Joao Danilo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing capsule hotel in Gion!!
I can not thank Saeko Orita and Keiko Oda enough (the lovely receptionists)for their professionalism and attention to detail. They spoke English beautifully and were a huge help over the 4 days that I was in Kyoto. The capsule hotel itself is extremely clean, modern and great value for money!

10/10 Excellent

Kudo, Toronto, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel at Gion Shijo (for MEN only)
If arriving from Keihan railway GION SHIJO station, take the exit #6 and walk all the way to your right until you see the RUMOR PLAZA hotel sign Pros: 1. 3-minute walk from a train station (Gion Shijo) 2. Staff is nice 3. Very clean 4. Capsule floor has a sink for you to wash face or brush teeth 5. Basic necessities provided (toothbrush, shaver, hair dryer, etc.) 6. Has massage services 7. Good restaurant 8. Has a floor with manga books and reclining corner 9. Has good sauna and bath 10. There are LED TVs in the capsule room, free earphones and earplugs, and a small bottle of ILOHAS water 11. The mattress is very comfortable and thick, and the capsule room is very wide Cons: 1. For people staying consecutive nights, the locker is small, so you'll have to take out all of your essential & important belongings from your luggage to the locker or suffer the consequence of having to ask the front desk to take your luggage out, since the luggage isn't allowed at the locker room and you return it to the front desk for them to keep it Conclusion: Must visit if you want to experience a modern capsule hotel