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Yoshi-Ima

Property class: 3.5

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Yoshi-Ima Guesthouse in central Kyoto offers a genuine Japanese experience with a tranquil garden. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas, free breakfast with local specialties, and convenient dry cleaning services. Previous visitors consistently praise their experiences here.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room) | In-room safe

Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Yoshi-Ima is near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Yamatoohji Higashi-iru Nishinocho 229, Shinmonzendori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Corner
    Gion Corner
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station
    5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    6 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • 伊藤ダイニング 京都(ITOH DINING)
    2 min walk
  • Black Cat Lemonade
    2 min walk
  • Jean-Georges
    1 min walk
  • 竹香
    2 min walk
  • The Common One Bar Kyoto
    2 min walk

About this property

Yoshi-Ima

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, Yoshi-Ima provides a free breakfast buffet, a Japanese garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Yoshi-Ima offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Kaiseki meal

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is also known as

Yoshi-Ima
Yoshi-Ima Inn
Yoshi-Ima Inn Kyoto
Yoshi-Ima Kyoto
Gion Yoshi-Ima Hotel Kyoto
Yoshi Ima
Yoshi Ima
Yoshi-Ima Kyoto
Yoshi-Ima Guesthouse
Yoshi-Ima Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Yoshi-Ima pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Yoshi-Ima doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Yoshi-Ima?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Yoshi-Ima?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Yoshi-Ima located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street and Shijo Street. Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Yoshi-Ima Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs, excellent breakfast, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all 10/10 amazing. What a cool experience and very relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located across the bridge from the popular restaurant district. We found it extremely easy to get to. The staff greeted us warmly and were extremely helpful. The breakfast was incredible and was the cherry on top for our experience. The only advice I have to share is that there are many mosquitos in the garden (can’t be helped) and to be ready for breakfast 30 minutes before your time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yashira

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

Incredible experience

Best place to do and experience a ryokan. Service was so good and attentive when it came to our tea and our traditional Japanese breakfast she walked us on how to eat everything. It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay in a ryokan, sleeping on traditional tatami mats and futons. Staff brought breakfast to our rooms in the morning, it was delicious and a nice cultural experience. The room was large and spacious, along with the bathroom. A great stay in kyoto and I definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ritika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, the staff were all super friendly and made us feel at home. The property was beautiful and in a great location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing ryokan, the best value for money I had on my entire trip. The staff are so polite and they offer an authentic Japanese experience. It was the highlight of our trip, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Beautiful and amazing property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely cultural experience, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Something to remember

Amazing experience, a very good night sleep in Japanese traditional lodging.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and traditional experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unique experience we had in this Ryokan. I want to thank especially the elder lady who served us. She was so lovely and nice. Big recommendation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Ryokan if you want an authentic Japanese hotel experience. It takes a little getting used to for the slipper swap but it just adds to the authenticity. Also be ready for breakfast 30 min before your requested time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is ryokans offers, traditional Japanese clothing, (kimono and yukata) breakfast, Zen garden, tatami mat flooring, sliding wooden doors, bidet, mats for floor sleeping and excellent temperature control. A big plus was the Wifi and location. Staff are awesome. I would warn this ryokan has an 11pm curfew which curtailed our late evening plans to see Fushimi Inari (which is 24/7). The curfew is the biggest setback for travelers who wish to run a late night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente experiencia y servicio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Se cercate un Ryokan è la scelta ideale!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

koichiro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
趣があって良かった。 ただ、1人旅だったのでかえって面倒くさいとも思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一つ一つが丁寧に対応してもらいました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at gion yoshi ima for 6 nights. The ryokan was absolutely incredible and the staff were absolutely amazing. Location was great. Nothing was a hassle, we were treated so kindly would recommend this stay without question!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous Ryokan. Truly gives the Japanese culture experience. Great location in Gion. Highly recommend to stay here when visiting Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

wenshih

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

值得一看

內部景觀優美，有附免費早晚餐，離開還有小禮物
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

An authentic ryokan experience

A family run old fashioned ryokan Comfortable great location and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Japanese experience

It was great for the whole Japanese experience and in a great location close to all the other full culture shops and restaurants etc. if you don't like small space and sleeping and sitting on the floor this is not for you.