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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
Ryokan located steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking
Lobby
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 58 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 95 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 16 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 15 min walk
  • Keage Station - 21 min walk

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

When you stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Also, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (JPY 2000 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3630 per person

Parking

  • Self-parking costs JPY 2000 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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

Does Gion Ryokan Karaku offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gion Ryokan Karaku does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 2000 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Gion Ryokan Karaku like?
Gion Ryokan Karaku is a short 10-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple. Travellers love the ryokan's prime location.

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Steffi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
Mal, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Arsalan, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Claire, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great e perienc3 staying in the ryokan and having a kaiseki dinner. The staff are so helpful. The ambience was great and it is centrally located in the Gion district.
Randy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay at Karaku. Very nice Ryokan style hotel, but we opted for the Western style beds which was great. Very nice and friendly staff and a great Japanese breakfast every morning. Highly recommended.
Amer, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It does not worth the money. I mean this is a nice hotel if you want to experience the Japanese traditional style, however the hotel is a bit old and the price is not worth of what you get. Old amenities, old bathroom.
Gustavo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Isabelle, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This Ryokan is in an excellent area- very convenient to temples , restaurants. The staff is the most courteous and helpful staff I have ever met and we travel quite a bit . We stayed as a family of 4 very comfortably in a traditional room . When we return to Kyoto we will definitely stay here again .
Kathy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Andre, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location
Supria, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website
Amrita, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not even close to worth the money. The food was so pretentious it was barely edible—they used Tokyo dashi and not Kyoto dashi on the overcooked rice? At least get one thing right! The only good news, it’s in Kyoto and that place is amazing. Stay literally anywhere else and eat the food from the million and one small businesses.
Zachary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Galya, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in the goon area
Mary Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and well kept.
Souman, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was our first stay at a Ryokan. The service from the staff was amazing. The manager greeted us for the set breakfast that we booked with the room. He greeted us with a big smile and nothing was a ‘no.’ The breakfast was a special traditional Japanese set breakfast in the tatami dining room. Later he helped call a taxi for us after our time of shopping and sightseeing around the Giovanni district of Kyoto. A very memorable experience at Gion.
Eva, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food and excellent service.
Yong, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional inn , great experience. Close to a lot of sites
Claudio, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The service was excellent, the room was spotless, the beds were comfortable and both breakfasts were delicious. At one point, we called for a taxi but it was running late. Someone from the front desk came down to the road to help us hail a different taxi to help us catch our train. I highly recommend and plan on staying here my next time in Kyoto.
Francesco, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Four of us stayed for one night only at Gion Ryokan Karaku ( half board) The Kaiseki dinner was amazing! Beautiful presentation of food and staff were very attentive. The location of Gion Ryokan Karaku is very central. Just a couple of minutes away from Yatasa Shrine and an easy 15 minutes walk to Kiyomizu Dera temple. We would recommend this Ryokan to anyone who enjoys good food and service
Sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location! Will come back again! The traditional breakfast set was delicious!
Don, 1-night family trip
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