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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Gion Ryokan Karaku offers a peaceful retreat in Gion's cultural district. Enjoy the traditional banquet hall, ballroom, luggage storage, and free in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk has helpful multilingual staff. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are nearby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 442
AED 488 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kodai-ji Temple - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪家傳 ちりめん山椒 やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストラン やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪長楽館カフェ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Gion Ryokan Karaku has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A ballroom, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Gion Ryokan Karaku feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3630 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is Gion Ryokan Karaku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 2000 per day.

What time is check-in at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gion Ryokan Karaku located?

Located in Gion, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 268 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff, location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with lots of friendly staff and convenient location! View from our room was gorgeous and such a spacious room! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely experience, filled with a peaceful, clean, and gentle atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, very attentive and helpful!! Highly recommend staying at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property! Staff were incredibly attentive and had the most wonderful meals. Truly wonderful experience. Beautiful property in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great time on this Ryokan. All the staff was very helpful with everything. Not a single thing to complain! The location was just perfect for all the things we had planned on Kyoto, easy access and close to a subway station and many bus lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lubov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Hotel is very well maintained, location is great. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s like totally different Japan, the traditional wooden house. I love the Gion District.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing to stay! Great location and wonderful service! One of the men that worked up at the lobby desk from Nepal had helped us tremendously especially with the taxi cab driver to help us get to the train station since we barely spoke any Japanese.He is exceptional! The kaseike was so delicious! I highly recommend this did anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is nicely tucked away on a smaller side street. It was very clean and quiet. I highly recommend the breakfast they offer, as it’s very good and filling. Walking distance to the Yasaka Shrine and a few JR/subway stations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Amenities
This is one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Our room was elegant and beautiful, and everything was spotless clean. The staff was super friendly, and were extremely helpful arrange restaurant reservations for us. I would strongly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Lyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan was so beautiful, such a perfect location in Gion. Literally steps from the Yasaka Shrine. Our room was a tradition room, with Tatami mats to sleep on. It was clean and spacious (we stayed in the Superior Room). The neighbourhood was safe, walkable, so many amazing things to see, and lots of food options. The staff were so kind and helpful to us, I highly recommend staying here if you want a traditional feel while visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the Gion area around this hotel. There is a famous shrine nearby and a charming shopping district around the corner. The futons are comfy and the room doesn't feel cramped. The staff is super nice and helpful. We liked this place so much this is our second stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice traditional ryoken with a good breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay, perfect location!

My son and I had an absolutely wonderful stay. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, and the breakfasts were epic! We also loved the location on a quiet street, but very close walking distance to so many interesting things!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional ryokan in the heart of Kyoto. Even the bath tub is traditional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

elisabetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great experience in an incredible part of Kyoto. We were greeted the moment we stepped through the front door by amazing staff who took our bags and kept them secure until our room was ready. The breakfast the next morning was incredible, it was one of my favorite meals in my short visit in Japan. If you are looking for a peek of Japanese tradition and amazing service, this is your place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to tourist attractions. Most places are walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl-Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed thoughts on this stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far my favorite Japanese Ryokan. We got the room with the large ofuru and it was worth it. The view of temple and park was also beautiful There is also a rabbit shrine near the hotel and grave of the Oda Nobunaga . Like most Japanese hotels you need to speak some Japanese to get the best experience . But even so the staff is perfectly nice. They have these green yukatas that are so comfy and while you know they are not expensive it doesn't feel cheap. We had the breakfast option and thought it was worth every penny. They are also really good with avoiding allergens. We are so thankful for them!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norkis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can’t ask for a better location. Easy walk to many temples, shrines, parks and popular streets full of restaurants and small shops. We wanted to experience the authentic Kyoto vibe and
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilliane Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025