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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
Ryokan located steps from Yasaka Shrine

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In the heart of Gion, Gion Ryokan Karaku offers a serene retreat. Discover traditional charm in its banquet hall and ballroom, unwind with luggage storage, or explore nearby Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market. With free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk staffed by attentive multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking (surcharge)
$100 nightly
The total price is $110
Jun 10 - Jun 11

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kenninji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 16 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 15 min walk
  • Keage Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館カフェ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

  • Gion Ryokan Karaku offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Also, Gion Corner and Pontocho Alley are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 15 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (JPY 2000 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3630 per person

Parking

  • Self parking costs JPY 2000 per day

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Gion Karaku
Gion Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Ryokan Karaku
Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Gion Ryokan Karaku offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gion Ryokan Karaku does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Yes. Self parking costs JPY 2000 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Gion Ryokan Karaku like?

Gion Ryokan Karaku is a short 10-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 4 minutes' walk from Shijo Street. Travelers love the ryokan's prime location.

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Reviews

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its delicious and filling Japanese-style meals. (28 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional location (truly, the best area to be if you want to feel the charm and beauty of Kyoto)), incredibly warm and attentive staff, excellent breakfast. Rooms are not very fancy, but they are comfortable and spotless and showers are excellent. We would absolutely stay there again and highly recommend.
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice big tatami room, perfect for family with very young children.
Khan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful from start to finish. Great staff who were very attentive and couldn’t do enough to help. From the kaiseki dinner to traditional Japanese breakfast they were always on hand to help. Lovely traditional rooms and having a Yukata in the room to wear was a really nice touch. A wonderful unique stay in a fantastic location in Gion.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, room lovely, fab location.
Hilary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice traditional Japanese style; Close to many attractions with walk distence, pefect for first time Kyoto travellers!
Yan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would highly recommend this property and Guin as a location to stay while in Kyoto. Quite a bit to see and learn in walking distance, the staff was very helpful, the view from the room of the temple bell tower and bath was amazing.
Virginia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place is beautiful! If you’re looking for an awesome spot in central Kyoto within walking distance to some major locations, look no further. We loved everything about this stay. Clean rooms, great service, and a traditional vibe. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kyoto!
Sierra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff, location
Angel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous service!
Shelly, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It is a nice hotel. Stay very friendly.
sandra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful service, the staff was very helpful, accommodating and professional. Excellent location
Anne, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a fabulous traditional experience. We loved our room, the beautiful bathroom and the traditional breakfast.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location! If you want to step out of hotel next to yasaka shrine, ninenzaka, sinenzaka, todaiji temple, kiyomizudera temple, pagoda. This is it. Excelent service. Tatami rooms. Big rooms. Good japanese set breakfast experience !
Jorge Rafael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay with lots of friendly staff and convenient location! View from our room was gorgeous and such a spacious room! Will stay again!
Eden, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing, very attentive and helpful!! Highly recommend staying at this hotel
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing
Melvin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and frindly service
Brandon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely experience, filled with a peaceful, clean, and gentle atmosphere.
Maria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice traditional ryoken with a good breakfast and helpful staff
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Excellent location.
Cora, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff!
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is amazing! I knew making the reservation the location would come at a cost. The convenience to all the major attractions in the Gion neighborhood made the price worth it. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. The rooms on the fourth floor have deep bathtubs to soak in after a long day of sightseeing. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience an authentic Japanese hotel.
Ernestine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is great for sight seeing
Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay, perfect location!

My son and I had an absolutely wonderful stay. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, and the breakfasts were epic! We also loved the location on a quiet street, but very close walking distance to so many interesting things!
Rachel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location to tourist attractions. Most places are walkable.
Jan, 2-night trip