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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
Comfortable ryokan, walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

Map
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Popular LocationYasaka Shrine2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market18 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)94 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

View all photos for Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Floor plan

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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Bathroom

Karaku Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Standard Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku places you steps from Yasaka Shrine and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shijo Street. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop. Other amenities include luggage storage, a front desk safe and a ballroom. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Gion ryokan include Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 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 - 1 min walk

About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Comfortable ryokan, walk to Yasaka Shrine
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 a safe and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Gion Ryokan Karaku offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gion Ryokan Karaku on 16 Jun 2024 start from NZ$276.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Yep, Gion Ryokan Karaku has a self car park for JPY 2000 per day.

Does Gion Ryokan Karaku serve breakfast?

Yep, Japanese brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

No, Gion Ryokan Karaku does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location - you can easily walk to many shrines, Gion and the subway stations. Public transport is very good for getting to all sites. I thought the dinner option was a bit pricey. I really enjoyed my stay and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tatami was a wonderful first experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dimos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Super excellent location, room, breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

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

6/10 Okay

Indumin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

VAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in the heart of the historical area Gion. We were walking distance to Yasaka shrine, Kodaji Temple, and a short hike to Kiyomizu-dera. The ryokan is spotless and service is excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and attentive staff. Nice room. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023