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Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Air purifiers
Free toiletries
Discover the charm of Kyoto at Gion Ryokan Karaku, a 3-star hotel nestled in the historic Gion district. Located at 499 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-Ku, this traditional ryokan offers a unique experience just 1.9mi from the city center. With 324 reviews, this pet-friendly establishment is a favorite among travelers seeking a taste of Japanese culture.
Guests of Gion Ryokan Karaku can enjoy modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides private parking for an additional charge. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, bathtub, bidet, and free toiletries. Air purifiers ensure a comfortable stay, while non-smoking rooms and elevator access cater to all preferences.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto during your stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku. Explore the historic Gion district, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses and teahouses. From the hotel's convenient location, guests can easily access top attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Experience Japanese hospitality and comfort at this charming ryokan in the heart of Kyoto.
After exploring the enchanting streets of Kyoto, unwind in one of Gion Ryokan Karaku's cozy rooms. Choose from a variety of room types to suit your preferences, including the Standard Suite, Superior, 2 Beds, Standard, Larger 2 Beds, Standard Japanese Style, Japanese Style, and Suite. Accommodating 2 adults and 1 child in each room, you'll find traditional Japanese elements seamlessly blended with modern comforts, offering you a truly authentic experience.
To make reservations as effortless as your stay, Gion Ryokan Karaku accepts various payment methods. From cash to credit cards like Diners Club, Visa, JCB, American Express, Mastercard, UC, and UnionPay, you can settle your expenses with convenience and flexibility. Whether you're booking a serene Standard Japanese Style room for a week of tranquility or opting for the more spacious Suite for added luxury, payment is made simple at this charming ryokan.
At Gion Ryokan Karaku, immerse yourself not only in the hotel's serene ambiance but also in the vibrant city of Kyoto. With key attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine just a stone's throw away, you'll have the perfect foothold to explore the cultural wonders of Japan. From strolling through historic districts to sampling authentic cuisine, let Gion Ryokan Karaku be your cozy retreat and springboard into the heart of Kyoto's rich tapestry of tradition and innovation.
Closest airports
Osaka International Airport
24.5miKobe Airport
40.2miKansai International Airport
50.1miChūbu Centrair International Airport
59miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Air purifiers
Free toiletries
Bidet
Bathtub
Private Bathroom
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Standard Room
1 Twin Bed
375 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The family room offers air conditioning, tatami, a dining area, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 5 futons.
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Tatami, 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
3 Futon Mat Beds
375 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 beds and 3 futons.
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Superior, Single Use
4 Futon Mat Beds
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Suite, Single Use
4 Futon Mat Beds
430 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Tatami, 2 Twin, Single Use
2 Twin Beds
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Standard, Single Use
5 Futon Mat Beds
375 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Superior
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Suite Standard
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Karaku Suite
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Japanese Style Superior Room
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Japanese Style Standard Room
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Alon
8.2
8.2
The location is superb if you are looking to be at the heart of gion. The old streets and temples are a close walk. The room itself was very tidy and having a ryokan experience was nice. The shower for me was great it had a sitting shower design as in onsens. The staff were really nice and helped with all our logistical needs. They do offer massages at an additional cost.
I think that it's a bit overpriced because you don't get any emnesties beyond tea that you make in your room with a tea pot.. I get that it's traditional....but you know..still. Even for drinks you need to get them at the machine. Also I must say that the lighting could be better as the night lamp was really low so we almost always stayed with the main white light..
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Candice
10
10
The ryokan is obviously well used but this didnt in any way detract from it. It is very popular. The onsens were very nice with very clean washing and bathing facilities. We selected breakfast and dinner options for both our nights. Both were overwhelming in their quality, presentation, and amount of food. The seafood was so fresh and diverse. Both meals were totally worth the extra money. All hotel staff were so helpful, polite and cheerful. Nothing was any bother. Our room steward who looked after assembling and dissassembling our bedding as well as serving our meals in the room was so delightful, patient, and informative with a great sense of humor. The ryokan's location right next to the river and on the main street is perfect. Family wants to return and stay.
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Maryamossadat
9.1
9.1
The friendly and polite staff is the highlight of our stay at Gyon Ryokan Karaku. They were all stars. The Japanese bed and pijama were very nice to try during our stay. The location of the hotel is great if you plan to explore the city, but there will be about 10min walk to the closest station for transportation.
Well, it won’t be fair if I say the only downside was the breakfast because it was totally Japanese and this stay meant to be Japanese style. But it might be good to offer some tourist- friendly options to eat. We were leaving hotel every day hungry as we could not have the given foods. But it was great seeing they change the contents of the breakfast with information paper explaining what they put into all those tiny cute dishes.
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Michelle
10
10
Ryokan Karaku is well situated in the historic Gion neighborhood, making it super easy to walk to all the lovely streets and shrines. The traditional style of this hotel was a really cool experience. Everything from sleeping in the traditional Japanese style on the floor to tasting the delicious Kyoto style breakfast was a really special experience!.
I got sick (I'll spare the details) towards the end of my stay-I asked one of the hotel concierge for a bowl of rice for lunch until my friend got back from touring the city later that evening. I was informed that it was not possible to have anything from the kitchen. I may not be familiar with all the rules of the ryokan, but I found this to be disappointing as I was too weak to go out for a snack at that time.
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Sheryl
10
10
From the moment we arrived we were met with smiling staff who were there to help with anything and everything our entire stay. We had reserved a room with private bath (onsen but without the mineral spring water) which was a wonderful experience as we weren’t comfortable going to a public onsen. My son and I loved exploring, and there is so much to see in the area. From traditional breakfasts to a Kaiseki dinner, futon beds and the bathing room it summed up a traditional Kyoto experience for me.
The property was lovely, with an outlook over a shrine from our room. The futon is a little thin for my back, but this was to be expected.
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Od
10
10
The staff were very helpful and extremely curious. They helped us book restaurant reservations... and the places they chose were out of this world. The room was traditional with tatami which was wonderful to walk on, but we also had a water cooker and a refrigerator in a separate section of the room. We booked the breakfast as part of the package, and that was just wonderful! It included a Bento box. So if you are going to book the breakfast, you have to be into Japanese food. This was perfect for us.
I can't say that there was anything I did not like.
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Juliette
9.1
9.1
The staff is incredible and will bend over backwards to all your demands. They speak English which helped a lot. They made us feel welcome. The breakfast is very balanced and very good overall. Our room was spacious and quiet.
It's a traditional ryokan so keep in mind that you will sleep on futons mattresses on the tatami. I piled up 3 for comfort. I wish there was a way to log in to our streaming services on the TV as we got tired of watching Japanese TV.
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Thomas
8.2
8.2
The staff were absolutely wonderful, our train to Kyoto was delayed until 0100 due to the typhoon, but they stayed open until we arrived. The staff were smiling and cheerful every day. The location is fantastic, right in the middle of old Kyoto and walking distance from many of the sights, as well as all the restaurants in Gyon, but it's also in a very quiet area. Traditional breakfast wasn't always a success, but a lot of effort went into it and on 3 consecutive days it was never the same. Traditional ryokan room was also fun.
No laundry service - we were directed to a coin laundry nearby. No proper chairs to sit on in the room, I had to sit in the wardrobe ! No wifi reception in the room. No view from our room - there's a beautiful old pagoda next door, but a bamboo screen outside the window blocks the view, making the room a little claustrophobic. I also felt the price was very high, but I guess that's to be expected in old Kyoto. Taxi drivers also struggled to find it, even with a print out of the booking and Google Maps location in Japanese.
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Martin
9.1
9.1
In the quiet edge of Kyoto. It feels authentic, and hidden away like a little gem. We had futon beds on the flow, and even though that was just 60 mm (or so) of foam rubber mattress, they were surprisingly comfortable.
The taxi driver's could not find it, did not speak english, and could not read the address with latin letters. So a little hard to get to. The traditional Japanese breakfast was fun to try, but one morning was enough for us. The location at the edge of Kyoto, means walking the same route every day to get somewhere.
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Aaron
10
10
Breakfast was amazing, and had a lot of variety. The location was quite accessible to some really nice areas to enjoy Kyoto's sights. Additionally, getting to and from the inn was convenient to get to from Kyoto Station.
As the rooms use physical keys, they ask that you leave your key at the front desk when leaving. Although they were always present at the front desk, it did make me worried that if I got back too late that I might not be able to get into my room without bothering someone.
Attractions
Shoren-in Temple
0.4miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
0.6miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.1miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
1.6miNishi Hongan-ji Temple
1.7miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5.2miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
5.8miSagano
6.2miByodo-in Temple
8miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
25.3miUtsubo Park
27.2miNational Bunraku Theater
27.8miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
28.1miMinami
28.2miTempozan Ferris Wheel
31miAttractions
Shoren-in Temple
0.4miKamogawa River (Kamo River)
0.6miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.1miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
1.6miNishi Hongan-ji Temple
1.7miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
5.2miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
5.8miSagano
6.2miByodo-in Temple
8miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
25.3miUtsubo Park
27.2miNational Bunraku Theater
27.8miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
28.1miMinami
28.2miTempozan Ferris Wheel
31miAirports
Osaka International Airport
24.5miKobe Airport
40.2miKansai International Airport
50.1miChūbu Centrair International Airport
59miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Air purifiers
Free toiletries
Bidet
Bathtub
Private Bathroom
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Spa
Massage
From
$281Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
There's no age requirement for check-in
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 2000 per day.
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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Is there parking at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Yes, Gion Ryokan Karaku offers private on-site parking for ¥2,000 per day. Guests must make a reservation for parking in advance.
What are the rates at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Gion Ryokan Karaku has rates that begin from $281. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.
Which room categories can I book at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers a variety of rooms including Standard Suite, Superior, 2 Beds, Standard, Larger 2 Beds, Standard Japanese Style, Japanese Style, and Suite. All rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, have no smoking allowed, and provide a variation of bed sizes.
Which amenities can guests enjoy at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Guests at Gion Ryokan Karaku can enjoy a relaxing stay with various leisure amenities. They can unwind in the comfort of the air-conditioned non-smoking rooms equipped with private bathrooms featuring bathtubs and free toiletries. The hotel also offers an elevator for convenient access to different floors. For added comfort, rooms are equipped with air purifiers. Moreover, visitors can benefit from the 24-hour front desk service and take advantage of private parking available on-site. With these amenities such as private parking, air purifiers, and luxurious bath amenities, guests can have a comfortable and leisurely stay at the hotel.
Can I use my credit card at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
Yes, you can use your credit card at Gion Ryokan Karaku. The hotel accepts various credit cards such as Diners Club, Visa, JCB, American Express, Mastercard, UC, and UnionPay. Additionally, they also accept cash as a form of payment.
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