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Yoshi-Ima

3.5 star property
Guesthouse within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room)
Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room) | In-room dining
Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room) | Living room
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Dressing gowns
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

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Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room)

Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Map
Yamatoohji Higashi-iru Nishinocho 229, Shinmonzendori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 6 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 11 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪eXcafe イクスカフェ 祇園店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UDON MAIN - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪肉匠益市GION - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京趣味菱岩 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yoshi-Ima

Yoshi-Ima puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are within a 15-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

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 7 minutes' walk from Yasaka Shrine.

Yoshi-Ima Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fatimah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sara Filipa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely cultural experience, would highly recommend!
lynne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and traditional experience.
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and amazing property
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

anabel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, the staff were all super friendly and made us feel at home. The property was beautiful and in a great location!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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!
6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Ryokan. Truly gives the Japanese culture experience. Great location in Gion. Highly recommend to stay here when visiting Kyoto
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An authentic ryokan experience
A family run old fashioned ryokan Comfortable great location and helpful staff
Ron, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

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 Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional ryokan close to all the action
Very traditional place to stay. Enjoyable. Nicer than a modern hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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

Right next to Shimbashi-great spot in Gion
Fantastic environment ,lovely staff -very happy with location also.
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