Located in Kyoto, this vacation home is in the city center. 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 Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Yasakahan?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yasakahan on 13 November 2026 start from AED 1,555, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Yasakahan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Yasakahan?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Yasakahan located?
Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Hokanji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, and Yasaka Shrine. Gion Corner and Shijo Street are also within 10 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 18 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 19 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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Yasakahan Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.0
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9.6
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9.8
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
jennifer
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an authentic Japanese experience staying here. The location was perfect - the house was on a quiet street while still being very close to the main attractions in the Gion area. The interior was beautiful, clean and well insulated with heated floors and AC in each room. Beds were very comfortable and the upstairs living offered a lovely veiw of the Yasaka Pagoda. The cute garden out the back with the foot bath was the perfect place to unwind and relax after a long day of walking. Overall, we absolutely loved our stay and appreciate the thoughtful design of the place ❤️
My husband and I are 23F and 24M from the States. We loved our stay here! Beds were very comfortable, foot bath was amazing, and everything was very clean and nice. It was great having a washing machine, dishes, and many toiletries that most places don’t offer. Also, the host held our luggage after checkout since there was not anyone checking in that evening I assume, which was very nice! Not a big issue, but one thing I would recommend is adding another mirror. Maybe a full length one or one with lights built into it for doing makeup, but overall we had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Kristina
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house with great design in really great neighborhood.
For us it was okay but the stairs were very steep so keep that in mind.
The bathroom is outside so not sure how comfortable this is in the winter. But it was a nicely designed bathroom and the foot bath is a great feature after a long day of walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Richard
21 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
If you are staying in the Gion area of Kyoto this hotel is a perfect choice. It was one of the highlights of our 2 weeks in Japan. Yasakahan is perfectly situated in the heart of Gion. Everything is walkable. The facilities are excellent - the foot bath and shower/spa is great. Absolutely loved the decor. You really felt like this was your little piece of Kyoto for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Thanh Nga
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an amazing place to stay. The location is unbelievable, located on a side street yet literally steps from shops and food. It has a very close view of the Yasaka Pagoda from the second floor. The home itself is beautiful and meticulously clean, and equipped with essentials for a very comfortable stay. The washer/dryer was convenient and easy to use. The bathroom is on the first floor and bedroom is on the second floor. We opted to sleep in one of the rooms on the first floor for easy nighttime access to the bathroom while our children were on the second floor. Check in and check out were a breeze. We loved it here and would most definitely come back to this home for future visits to Kyoto. It was a pleasure and treat to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Zijie
6 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and authentic family run ryokan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Qianlin
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and fast response! Really unique experience and highly recommended~
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Stacy
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect!! Loved soaking our feet in the foot bath at night!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good
Aaron
5 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Fantastic traditional home in excellent location. If you are used to western homes this will be a big adjustment for you. But if you are into trying a traditional Japanese style home this is a fun option. It is well kept and easy to access. Be caution of the stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good
Shan Shan
23 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our first time experience of staying at a machiya. If you would like to stay close to the touristy spot in Kyoto, the location doesn't get any better. The view of the pagoda from the upstairs living room is amazing. The host was friendly and staff was helpful in replying to my emails in English. The foot bath was so relaxing after a long day of working. Things that may be slightly inconvenient: limited space to open the luggage (only front entrance area, and blinds were semi-transparent from outside at night); lack of full-body mirror (the only mirror is in the shower, which is a little inconvenient for me put on makeup since I need to carry my supplies in-and-out multiple times through the garden); washroom is located down the steep and narrow stairs (which could be a safety hazard if you wake up at night and need to use it). However, much of this is determined by the layout of the house, so it's not something that can be easily accommodated. Overall, it was still a decent stay.
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10/10 Excellent
ユウト
2 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was so lovely to stay in this guest house. It is well kept and all the amenities are like 4 star hotel quality. The beds were so comfortable. All the little details are so thoughtful. I can't think of anything negative to say about this place. The bath was amazing. I would totally stay here again.
Fantastic location. Very clean. Lots of space. The only thing I would warn you about is the stairs Between floors are very steep. If anyone in your party has an issue with stairs this isn’t for you. I loved this place! Many cute shops ,restaurants and a beautiful shrine just around the corner. Fully stocked with dishes, microwave, toaster, hot plate, refrigerator, coffee maker, hot water kettle. Also a washer/dryer.
A beautiful Kyoto house, thoughtfully and tastefully furnished yet comfortable for modern life with great view of the Yasaka pagoda. Every possible thing needed had been provided. We loved the bathroom. The little library was fantastic, and I loved to sit upstairs in the morning and watch the sun come up over eastern hills with a coffee and a book. Beds were good, it's quiet & dark, slept well. Great to have a washer-drier. Underfloor heating was good. the Arabica coffee shop at the end of the street was nice and there's zero line at 8am. The area is vibrant with lots to see, places to eat and shop. Very comfortable for 2 people, if you were 6 you better be real good friends.
However, the street leading up to Kiyomizudera was packed especially at weekends, even from early morning. (the evenings were fine.) I know it's been this way for 100s of years, it's nothing new, but still. It's quite a walk to the nearest rail station (10-15mins) and then not so convenient to get to Kyoto station- if you have a rail pass and plan side trips out of Kyoto, it's not convenient (Keihan line has a lot of good sights). Also it is 15min walk to the arcades/main shopping streets. There are buses of course but they are absolutely full so we ended up walking most of the time.
In short, beautiful house. if you only want to explore Higashiyama, it's in perfect location; if you want to explore around Kyoto or surrounding area, not so convenient.
Quaint machiya-style house on a really nice location. We really love the property, particularly the cedar bathroom. The place is less than a minute walk from Arabica coffee shop and a couple of minutes from the Hokanji temple/pagoda