Gion stay.A stay at this Gion ryokan places you steps from Yasaka Shrine and a 5-minute walk from Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
ジュヴァンセル祇園店 - 1 min walk
カフェレストランやよい - 1 min walk
リストランテ キメラ - 1 min walk
AWOMB 祇園八坂 - 3 min walk
ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - 2 min walk
About this property
Gion Ryokan Karaku
3.5-star ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers its guests a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.
This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.
1 building
19 guestrooms or units
4 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Gift shop
No smoking on site
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Family friendly
Refrigerator
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (JPY 2000 per day)
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 3630 per person
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/tub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Desk
In-room massage
Safe
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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.
Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3630 per person
Self parking fee: JPY 2000 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 and cash
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.
We should mention
Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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.
Property is 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
Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Gion Karaku was by far our best stay in Japan. The property is very well located in the heart of Gion, it is well managed. Badal took wonderful care of us throughout. The rooms are clean, modern and well supplied. I would gladly stay here again.
It was a great e perienc3 staying in the ryokan and having a kaiseki dinner. The staff are so helpful. The ambience was great and it is centrally located in the Gion district.
Had a great stay at Karaku. Very nice Ryokan style hotel, but we opted for the Western style beds which was great. Very nice and friendly staff and a great Japanese breakfast every morning. Highly recommended.
It does not worth the money. I mean this is a nice hotel if you want to experience the Japanese traditional style, however the hotel is a bit old and the price is not worth of what you get. Old amenities, old bathroom.
This Ryokan is in an excellent area- very convenient to temples , restaurants. The staff is the most courteous and helpful staff I have ever met and we travel quite a bit . We stayed as a family of 4 very comfortably in a traditional room . When we return to Kyoto we will definitely stay here again .
The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website
Amrita
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Zachary
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not even close to worth the money. The food was so pretentious it was barely edible—they used Tokyo dashi and not Kyoto dashi on the overcooked rice? At least get one thing right! The only good news, it’s in Kyoto and that place is amazing. Stay literally anywhere else and eat the food from the million and one small businesses.
This was our first stay at a Ryokan. The service from the staff was amazing. The manager greeted us for the set breakfast that we booked with the room. He greeted us with a big smile and nothing was a ‘no.’ The breakfast was a special traditional Japanese set breakfast in the tatami dining room. Later he helped call a taxi for us after our time of shopping and sightseeing around the Giovanni district of Kyoto. A very memorable experience at Gion.
The service was excellent, the room was spotless, the beds were comfortable and both breakfasts were delicious.
At one point, we called for a taxi but it was running late. Someone from the front desk came down to the road to help us hail a different taxi to help us catch our train. I highly recommend and plan on staying here my next time in Kyoto.
Four of us stayed for one night only at Gion Ryokan Karaku ( half board) The Kaiseki dinner was amazing! Beautiful presentation of food and staff were very attentive.
The location of Gion Ryokan Karaku is very central. Just a couple of minutes away from Yatasa Shrine and an easy 15 minutes walk to Kiyomizu Dera temple.
We would recommend this Ryokan to anyone who enjoys good food and service
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Don
Travelled with family
14 May 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Will come back again! The traditional breakfast set was delicious!
Excellent hosts. Rooms very clean and well maintained. You need to be comfortable sleeping on tatami mat floor on a futon but it was part of the experience in visiting Japan for us. We did not try the food as we wanted to explore the cuisine in the town. Great location that was walkable to many sites and the shopping district and easily accessible to transit.