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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

2.5 star property
Guest house near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

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Japanese Style Quadruple Room
Cottage | Lanai
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
504 Washio, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Yasaka Shrine
    2 min walk
  • Shijo Street
    4 min walk
  • Hokanji Temple
    6 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    57 min drive

Room options

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Japanese Style Quadruple Room

Japanese Style Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Superior Japanese Style Room

Superior Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Twin Room

Japanese Style Twin Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Single Room

Japanese Style Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Japanese Style Room

Deluxe Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Large Japanese Style Room

Large Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.At this Higashiyama Ward guesthouse, you'll be well placed to visit Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Kiyomizu Temple is within half a mile (1 km) and Kawaramachi Street is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 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
  • ‪AWOMB 祇園八坂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪しぇりークラブ 京都・石塀小路 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Guest house near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto guesthouse.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 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.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Sano
Kyoto Gion Sano
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Kyoto
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Guesthouse
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here. The staff were so kind and friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful, very clean, and had a great view of the mountains! On my last night I was treated to a Maiko performance with a Q and A session which was wonderful. They provided coffee and fruit here, and the location was excellent, near restaurants, Maruyama Park and the Yasaka Shrine. I would absolutely stay here on my next trip to Kyoto!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kan, Berkeley Heights

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing ryokan with top-notch hospitality. Situated in Gion we were in walking distance to many beautiful areas, shrines, and restaurants. My only regret was not staying in Kyoto longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Loved this Ryokan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing authentic Ryokan experience. I would happily come stay again if I come back to Kyoto. Incredible service and friendly hosts. I felt welcome and at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and welcoming! On Saturday nights there is also a great free Maiko show that is very fun! 10/10 will visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area to stay in and above all, the service was absolutely exceptional. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming from the very beginning and went above and beyond to ensure that our stay went as smoothly as possible. They even provided us with snacks and treats during every day of our stay. We felt at home throughout the entire stay and would definitely plan to stay here again along with recommending it to friends and family whom intend to visit Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biswas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff that were very helpful. Snacks were brought to our room every day. This included fruit, breads and cakes 😋
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very traditional guesthouse with basic facilities. I wouldn’t fault it because service was good, room was clean and spacious but it’s too basic and tired looking for my liking. Good for people who wants a good location but on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EE VON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in Kyoto for work and was only able to stay for 1 night. I wish I could have stayed for longer! Sano-san and the staff made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in the door. The room was beautiful with a nice view. The futon was clean and very comfortable. It was the best nights sleep that I had all week. It is not the fanciest place, but it is most certainly the most friendly and hospitable. They were VERY helpful with suggestions and helping with any directions that were needed. I look forward to staying here again when I come with my family. Thank you Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano!!

10/10 Excellent

Yu Ping

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All are good, just staffs speak limited English
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were super super helpful. Snacks and water were always available. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property right in Gion. Hosts are super amazing, helpful and the rooms are clean and spacious. Definitely recommend this place for a stay in Kyoto
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best ryokan in Kyoto!
I do not have enough words to express how much of an amazing experience it was to stay in Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano. This is a small but beautiful ryokan, family run, and I felt as if I was home. It is perfectly located, minutes away from the main old town. The hosts went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, the room was really nice and clean, ryokan style, and with a real bonzai on my window!! They even organize a night show in the hotel with a Maiko, so we got an opportunity to interact with her, and ask her questions, which is quite exceptional in Kyoto. All in all, a fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Ryokan right in the old Gion district
Great place to explore Kyoto from. Close to metro, bus lines and right in the Gion area with all its charm. No meals are included but they provide fresh fruit and snacks. Very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Domenick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This little place is SO CUTE! The staff members are so nice - they brought me tea and snacks every day AND every time I would head out for the day, they would walk with me and open each of the doors and tell me "Itterasshai". Also amazing location in Gion.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, great service
Superbly located in Gion so you can walk to many temples, etc. Very helpful owners, although they don't really speak English. Just be aware that they like to lock the doors at 11pm so this is not the place to stay if you like to stay out partying until late.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Gion for fair price. Includes entertainment from a Maiko (Geisha in training). Clean facilities and wonderful atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, perfect hosts!
Fantastic location, super accommodating hosts who bent over backwards to make sure we were comfortable. A former student and her daughter dropped by the ryokan to show us around the neighboring area, and the host brought them melon and tea - so thoughtful! We also had the use of a washer/dryer (free) which was very convenient. As for the room...I love the Japanese tatami-syle with futon beds so the room was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great and location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018