Yoshi-Ima puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Gion Corner and Pontocho Alley are within a short 10-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Kaiseki meal
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Dressing gowns and slippers
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Food and drink
In-room dining only
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Tokonoma (alcove)
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.
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. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Yoshi-Ima offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Yoshi-Ima 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 Yoshi-Ima?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Yoshi-Ima?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Yoshi-Ima.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yoshi-Ima?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Yoshi-Ima and nearby?
Yoshi-Ima has a garden.
What's the area around Yoshi-Ima like?
Yoshi-Ima is a short 6-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Yoshi-Ima Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
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
Yashira
Yashira, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2024
Fatimah
Fatimah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2024
Sara Filipa
Sara Filipa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2024
A lovely cultural experience, would highly recommend!
lynne
lynne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
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!
Alyssa
Alyssa, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
Wonderful and traditional experience.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 March 2024
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.
Raul
Raul, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2023
Spencer
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2023
Beautiful and amazing property
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2023
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!
Suhail
Suhail, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2023
anabel
anabel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2023
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2022
Amazing service, the staff were all super friendly and made us feel at home. The property was beautiful and in a great location!
k
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2022
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.
Jarod
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2022
Gagandeep Singh
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 February 2019
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!
Verified traveller
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2018
Fabulous Ryokan. Truly gives the Japanese culture experience. Great location in Gion. Highly recommend to stay here when visiting Kyoto
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2018
An authentic ryokan experience
A family run old fashioned ryokan
Comfortable great location and helpful staff
Ron
Ron, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
27 December 2015
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2013
Traditional ryokan close to all the action
Very traditional place to stay. Enjoyable. Nicer than a modern hotel.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2013
Yoshi-Ima Roykan in Kyoto is a peaceful respite
THe location near to the Gion region and the subway and train stations (not JR Kyoto) make if a great base for touring Kyoto - best done on foot, so as to better see all the beautiful temples and intresting shops - that are happy to welcome visitors, even if the language is only Japanese.
Kate
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10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2013
Authentic Ryokan in the very heart of Gion
A great welcome, always with a smile. A nice immersion into traditional Japanese cultural. Helpful and flexible staff. A place not to miss when in Kyoto.
Jean-Michel
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2013
Delightful Yoshiima
We loved our stay at Yoshiima. It provided a wonderful traditional Japanese style accommodation experience. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooms, bathrooms and private garden were delightful. The Ryokan was also situated in a fabulous location of Kyoto. It enhanced our Kyoto experience.
Louise
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 October 2012
antique shopping
The Inn (Gion) was an experience.. It is a nice, quite place in an active night area. We were older guests, who were a bit surprised by the lack of grab bars for a very deep tub in the bathroom, and raised thresholds, a bit of a hazard for midnight visits to the WC. Futon sleeping and low chair sitting does not lend itself for aging western bodies. Our error in booking more than one night. Very nice staff with sense of humor. I would stay in area once more, but would rather stay in a modern facility where after a long days exploration one could sink into a comfortable chair or bed to recuperate. It is a nice place to stay but older guests should be made aware that more than one night is not advised if comfort is desired.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2012
Right next to Shimbashi-great spot in Gion
Fantastic environment ,lovely staff -very happy with location also.