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Standard Room, Non Smoking
35 square metres
6 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Other room types
Superior Room, Non Smoking
30 square metres
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking
25 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking
35 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking
40 square metres
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be steps from Yasaka Shrine and 13 minutes by foot from Kiyomizu Temple. This ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shijo Street.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.

Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Gion Ryokan Karaku offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Bidet
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of beds 4
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Spa Services

  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 6

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 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3630 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

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