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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Lobby
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Food and drink
Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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 near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner, Gion Ryokan Karaku has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a ballroom, and a banquet hall
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Gion Ryokan Karaku feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

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 at the property
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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gion Ryokan Karaku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Self parking is available for JPY 2000 per day.

What time is check-in at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gion Ryokan Karaku located?

Located in Gion, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner are also within 15 minutes. Gion-shijo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes.

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Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 227 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gilliane Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome, they helped us cut up melon that we bought from the store. Perfectly portioned. Beautiful place to stay, very peaceful. Breakfast is a must! Delicious Japanese style, feeling full with energy for the day of exploration.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in, breakfast and room was very good. Pillows were no good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisabetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice traditional ryoken with a good breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to tourist attractions. Most places are walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were the most beautiful souls. They gave absolutely great service. I can't wait to go back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast! Very kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and quiet, comfortable , and beautifully kept traditional Gion room. The staffs are very kind and polite. Their dinner course meals were amazing! The Gion Ryokan is located in the center of the old Gion neighborhood , and the hotel was above than my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, great service and breakfast. The only minor downside is the location from transit, it’s 15 minutes walk to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing time definitely worth coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good experience. Worth a night there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just completed a three night stay, and overall had a very good experience. The staff made all the difference - they are simply wonderful. We stayed in a traditional room with futon mattress beds on the floor - a first for us as middle aged Americans used to standard Western bedding - but they were comfortable. The wet room with handheld shower and tub was great. I must confess, though, that the room had a slight musty smell probably from too much damp air and not enough ventilation. Even still, we were pleased with our time at Gion Ryokan Karaku. The location is superb. The gorgeous Yasaka Shrine is basically next door, along with all the shopping, restaurant options, and culture Gion has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Homan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 Stars – A Truly Magical Stay in Kyoto! We absolutely fell in love with Kyoto, and staying at Gion Ryokan Karaku made the experience even more unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family—the hospitality was warm, genuine, and deeply thoughtful. One of the sweetest touches was that our 3-year-old was given a different kimono to wear each night at dinner, which she absolutely adored. Every detail of our stay felt authentic and lovingly curated. It was the perfect blend of traditional Japanese charm and heartfelt care. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sailesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located stay in the heart of Gion, walking distance from popular spots. Thoroughly enjoyed the old world charm and hospitality of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ryokan and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Amazing experience for this type of hotels. Breakfast and staff were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Halvor-Dag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ryokan experience

Ryokan with excellent service and big rooms. We had the traditional Japanese breakfast. It's big and have variety, but if you are a picky eater some of the items might be challenging. If you want to experience a Ryokan, this does the job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, property, staff and food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were expecting a true ryokan from what we saw on the website, but this was a ryokan style hotel. Check in was quick and easy. The room was very clean. The front of the space was humid, but the sleeping room was cool enough. The futon beds were comfortable enough, but could have used extra pillows. Internet was intermittent, but not a problem for us. Hardly any amenities. The breakfast was interesting and enjoyable. The staff at breakfast were very accommodating, as were the staff in general. The area we were in was beautiful and right near a lovely downtown area. Very touristy, but enjoyable. We did get the checkout time wrong…totally my fault…but when we arrived back at the hotel 15mins late, it was very clear that we had to evacuate the room as soon as possible, which stressed me out. They did hold our luggage for us for a few hours. Overall, the experience was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Ryokan in a very good location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chandrani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable Ryokan. Super comfy beds, serene rooms, great water pressure and thoughtful japanese breakfast. Easy walk to main part of Gion, and well connected by taxi/uber to all of Kyoto. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024