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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking
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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Yasaka Shrine
    2 min walk
  • Shijo Street
    4 min walk
  • Hanamikoji Street
    5 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    58 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pontocho Alley and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kawaramachi Street.

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

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive

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

Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine
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.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
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.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 3630 per person

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Spa

  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is 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

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Mal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amer, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Fleetwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Supria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galya

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the goon area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Souman, Plano

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Traditional inn , great experience. Close to a lot of sites
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Will come back again! The traditional breakfast set was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to answer questions and make us feel like royalty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Rooms very clean and well maintained. You need to be comfortable sleeping on tatami mat floor on a futon but it was part of the experience in visiting Japan for us. We did not try the food as we wanted to explore the cuisine in the town. Great location that was walkable to many sites and the shopping district and easily accessible to transit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024