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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
3.5-star ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • 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
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chandrani, beaverton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ka, San Marino

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

8/10 Good

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible authentic breakfast and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sailesh, Kawasaki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Binayak

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Ryokan in a very good location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional bathrooms and clean installations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Amazing experience for this type of hotels. Breakfast and staff were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, helpful staff & thoughtful. Quiet & peaceful room. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ryokan and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great for sight seeing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Omakase, make sure you dont skip this!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts outdid themselves. Kudos
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manchan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The authentic feel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024