Name: Gion Ryokan Karaku
Address: 605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion-machi Minamigawa 499 , Japan, Higashiyama-ku Gion-machi Minamigawa 499, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Rating: 8.8

Gion Ryokan Karaku

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Gion Ryokan Karaku is located a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Gion Ryokan Karaku is a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Nijo Castle are about a 10-minute drive away. Rooms at Gion Ryokan feature traditional Japanese futon bedding and tatami-mat flooring. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Asian

Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Superior Room 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Twin Bed 2 twin beds
Special Japanese-Style Room with a View Bath - Top Floor 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Standard Room 5 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Hollywood Twin Bed 2 twin beds and 3 futon beds

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Haley

United States

“Traditional Ryokan with a private bathroom in an excellent location in Gion. With in walking distance to a shrine, restaurants and shops; and the local train stop. Very helpful staff.”

Michael

United States

“Didn't eat there. the shower was great. room was fine”

Gabriel

Hungary

“If you want to get the real Japanese experience, you should stay at a ryokan once. We did so and we were really satisfied with this place. The staff was nice, the room was clean and spacious, they had a good AC and sleeping on the tatami floor was...”

Arturo

India

“Great location right in Gion, walking distance to key sights and just steps from great food options. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, very attentive and helpful. The room itself was comfortable and well-appointed, a...”

Tamer

Turkey

“Overall Ryokan experience and being close to one of the most iconic locations in Kyoto”

Howard

United States

“The staff is exceedingly polite and accommodating. The highlight of the stay was the amazing traditional Japanese breakfast. That means grilled fish, soup, egg omelette with various inclusions (ginger, chives, fish, eel, etc.), picked or simmered...”

Micah

United States

“Amazing experience. Only spent one night here, but I still yearn to be in a room so peaceful and clean. The location was amazing.”

Christine

United States

“The staff were very warm and welcoming and the room very clean and comfortable. Traditional Japanese breakfast was beautifully presented with more than I could possibly eat. Quiet side street in Gion, perfect for wandering on foot and also easy...”

Sergey

United States

“Location is absolutely amazing. Gion, temples - everything is accessible in minutes.”

Joe

Ireland

“Very nice hotel with a traditional feel. the location is very good in Gion, close to major attractions and easy to walk around the area.”

Area info

Amenities of Gion Ryokan Karaku

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests staying with children, must inform the children's number and ages at the time of booking.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第81号

Gion Ryokan Karaku