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).
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 per person
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Safe
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 at the property
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
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Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Beautiful and comfortable Ryokan. Super comfy beds, serene rooms, great water pressure and thoughtful japanese breakfast. Easy walk to main part of Gion, and well connected by taxi/uber to all of Kyoto. Highly recommend!
Honestly I cannot even remember how it was lol becos it was just nothing special.
Good location. I think the best thing about choosing this hotel is the location where it’s in Gion and is super close to the Kiyomizu-dera area. You don’t have to be squeezed onto the bus getting to these tourist spots which is the BEST point, everyone should book a hotel in Gion for at least one night but not necessarily have to be this hotel LOL
Price. I booked at a very high price with nothing included except a breakfast. This ryokan has literally 0 facilities, no onsen no nothing. I just paid for this price with the location and the ryokan-kind of style.
Breakfast. Very underwhelming but it’s okay. Points added for treating us a birthday fruit plate when I requested them during the reservation.
*bring your own toothbrushes oh yea they don’t provide ones.
Very conveniently located stay in the heart of Gion, walking distance from popular spots. Thoroughly enjoyed the old world charm and hospitality of the place.
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.