Located in Gion district, just a 5-minute walk from Hanamikoji Dori, AKARI Kyoto Gion provides rooms with free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The property is located a 7-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 12-minute away. At the hotel, each carpeted room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle and fridge. The rooms have a private bathroom with a high-tech toilet, hairdryer and free toiletries. Shared lounge is available for guests to relax in. Luggage storage is available free of charge. Free safety deposit boxes are available at the lobby. The property is nonsmoking except for the designated smoking area on site. Guests at AKARI Kyoto Gion can enjoy several restaurants, convenience stores and a supermarket are located within a 5-minute walk from AKARI Kyoto Gion. Ponto-cho can be reached via 10 minutes' stroll. Heian Shrine is 1.1 mi from the accommodations. The property is set a 9-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station and a 2-minute stroll from Higashiyamayasui Bus Stop. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 24 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go


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Edrovska
Slovenia Slovenia
The location is amazing, many main attractions are easily reachable by a short walk or a bus ride, the staff is really nice and helpful
Eric
United States United States
Comfortable beds, spacious restrooms by Japanese standards, extremely quiet premises, and good access to food and things to do for the part of Kyoto we were in.
Williams
Spain Spain
The location was PERFECT! Great for exploring Gion and only about a 20 min walk from Kyoto Station. Train station about an 8 min walk away. The staff was very friendly and there was always juice/water available in the dining area. The room was...
Kristen
United States United States
An absolutely wonderful location, near a bus stop, restaurants 7/11, gion, and Kiyomizudera.
Adam
United States United States
location honestly could not have been better in the Gion district. Easily walkable to all the major sites in the historic Kyoto Gion district. The price is pretty much unbeatable for where you're staying. If you're looking for a budget stay in the...
Selina
United States United States
Great location, nice, pretty spacious rooms for Japanese standards, nice staff
Sambath
United States United States
This property is absolutely wonderful. You are located right in the center of the historic district, surrounded by beautiful temples, traditional craft shops, and charming art studios. It is an incredible place to stay if you want to be within...
Lindsay
Canada Canada
Warm and comforting experience with lovely staff. Very comfortable beds - a treat after rock-hard beds in other hotels on this trip. Plenty of free self-serve amenities, including free water. Good location for exploring Gion.
Tra
United States United States
Clean, easy access to attractions, hosts are friendly and helpful.
Cooper
United States United States
Staff was helpful and friendly. The location was perfect. Near a lot of great places to see and visit. Very clean.

Hotel area info

Amenities of AKARI Kyoto Gion

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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