Kyoto Coin Laundry Guide for Travelers
Updated: Oct 22
Packing light for Kyoto usually means washing clothes along the way. The good news is that Kyoto is easy for travelers who need a laundry stop, and a short wash can cut your luggage in half.
This guide explains how coin laundries work in Japan, what to expect, and how to fit a wash into a busy sightseeing day.
How Coin Laundries Work in Japan
Most coin laundries are self-service. You load the machine, pay with coins at the machine or at a payment unit, and wait. Many have a combined washer and dryer, and some include detergent vending. Cycles usually take 30 to 45 minutes for a wash and another 30 minutes to dry.
What to Bring
Bring 1,000 yen in coins, a small pack of detergent if you prefer your own, and a bag for clean clothes. Check the machine labels for the cycle you want. Most machines show prices in yen and have simple icons.
KOMATSU Coin Laundry
KOMATSU runs a self-service coin laundry in Shimogyo Ward, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is on the same site as our luggage storage, about 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station. You can drop off your bags, start a load, and head out to explore while your clothes wash.
A Smart Laundry Day
Start a load in the morning, walk to a nearby temple or cafe, and come back to fresh clothes. Pair it with luggage storage and you never have to carry wet laundry or heavy bags around the city.
Why It Helps Your Luggage
If you can wash mid-trip, you can pack for four days instead of fourteen. A smaller bag is easier to carry and cheaper to send. KOMATSU offers same-day luggage delivery in Kyoto from 900 yen per bag, with no prepayment. Pickups run from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.
A Few Laundry Tips
Check the dryer time before you start, since some machines run longer than others. Sort darks from lights, and use a mesh bag for small items. If your hotel has no laundry, a coin laundry is an easy alternative.
Why It Works With Luggage Storage
You can leave your bags at KOMATSU storage, start a load, and spend the time walking or eating nearby. When the cycle ends, pick up your clothes and your bags in one stop. It is a simple way to reset on a long trip.
Open When You Need It
The laundry is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so a late arrival or an early departure does not stop you from washing a load. Luggage delivery and storage run from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Plan Your Stay
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Travel Light with KOMATSU
Wash clothes, store your bags and explore without a suitcase. KOMATSU offers same-day luggage delivery in Kyoto from 900 yen per bag, with no prepayment. Pickups run from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.
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