Gion Ryokan Karaku is located a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Gion Ryokan Karaku is a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Nijo Castle are about a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms at Gion Ryokan feature traditional Japanese futon bedding and tatami-mat flooring. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Staff were lovely. Great customer service.
The vibe was great.
Tatami beds are comfortable and great for cosleeping toddlers.
Location is unbeatable.”
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Signe
Denmark
“The staff was proficient in English which helped a lot when we checked in. The room was large and traditional, but with a comfortable modern twist in the bathroom. The hotel provided a yukata for both me and my partner, and it was a really nice...”
Vivien
Hungary
“Everything way perfect, we had a wonderful time. The amenities were plentiful, staff was very nice and helpful.”
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Maria
Australia
“The room was spacious, clean and beautifully set up. The dinner and breakfast were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The attention to detail with their meals and customer service was fantastic. I’d recommend.”
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Madeleine
Australia
“Staff were super friendly and attentive. Breakfast was filling and healthy with an assortment of traditional Japanese foods, which was a great cultural experience.”
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Cyrine
Belgium
“The breakfast was amazing very traditional, staff available and helpful, tatami comfortable, the area was great and highly recommend.”
Scott
New Zealand
“Great location. Walking distance from most areas and all the best food spots. Great staff.”
Masa
“Breakfast was great, the location was near nature, and the staff was helpful.”
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Ximena
Switzerland
“It was a very good experience. We really enjoyed our time there. The location is excellent. The Japanese dinner was very good — I definitely recommend it.
The only thing I would mention is about breakfast: it was a traditional Japanese breakfast,...”
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Silvia
Spain
“Great location, next to Yasaka shrine in the historic district of Kyoto, which gave us the opportunity to visit the area without the crowds of the day. The staff was very friendly and the accommodation was very clean! We stayed for one night with...”
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests staying with children, must inform the children's number and ages at the time of booking.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
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