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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Travelers can start their day with traditional Japanese breakfast flavors before stepping out to explore the historic charm of Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

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Hotel Gion Misen in central Kyoto, near bustling Kawaramachi Street, offers in-room WiFi and complimentary lobby coffee or tea. Multilingual staff assist guests in exploring nearby attractions like Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner, ensuring seamless cultural discovery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking | City view

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EL TESORO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫酒 幾星 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loto Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Common One Bar Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪力餅 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Family-friendly hotel near Nishiki Market
Close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, Hotel Gion Misen has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and cribs/infant beds
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day

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 100–10,000 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 2000 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Gion Misen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–11:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Gion Misen located?

This family-friendly Kyoto hotel is located in the historical district, just steps from Gion Shirakawa Area and Pontocho Alley. Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 476 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Staff were very nice. Good breakfast and rooms very clean
Delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean and attentive service really impressed me. The friendly staff also made me feel very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, clean, beautiful decor, mesmerizing mix of traditional and modern and very friendly staff. The location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in Gion. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The bathroom area very large considering it’s Japan. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel in wonderful location. Room wasn’t too small, bathrooms were great and staff was incredible
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ken at the front desk was really helpful, provided lots of information and suggestions around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Rooms were clean and beds were sooooo comfortable. Location is near many stations (shijo-Gion to the south and Sanjo to the north). Close to the river and other historic neighbourhoods. Honestly an ideal home base for your Kyoto adventure. Staff is attentive and friendly and the hotel and area are quiet. We didn’t opt for the Japanese style breakfast but we saw them in the morning and they looked good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly, rooms really nice and very easy to walk around
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast, the staff, and the location and value. The only negative is that we had large suitcases and there was very little room for our clothes. Bathroom tiny but the steam shower was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean updated room and decent size. Nice ac because I’m always hot! Luggage forwarding the best option and less than 30 US dollars. Wish I had stayed here and done day trips to Osaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and the right price. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quaint hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 location was amazing!!! This was probably my favorite hotel we stayed at in all of Japan! So peaceful and combines old world charm with modern vibes ! Front desk was so helpful and everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel on a lovely quiet street in the heart of Gion. Our room was on the 4th floor with a view over the rooftops of Kyoto- very charming. Decent size room for a small hotel. Staff was friendly- location just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay on a wonderful trip. Perfect location and incredibly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the middle of Gion. Its comfortable and well designed. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Staff was very friendly, and would help out at a moment’s notice. We stayed with 3 people and the rooms were quite spacious. Would recommend this property not only for its beauty but also as it is so close to the very busy commercial areas, yet shielded from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, attentive, helpful staff great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't have hoped for a more charming or well-equipped hotel. The staff were very helpful, the room was great.... Location location location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, good shower room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, and in a great location. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Loved it!

Loved this hotel. The aesthetic and employees were wonderful. The bathroom was such a great experience, like a little private onsen! Beds and pjs were comfy! Walkable to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

orna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is s fantastic ,front desk is friendly , very helpful. The room was spacious bed was comfortable. I like the esthetics of the place. Felt like a boutique hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing gem of the property that was close to the GION district. Super walkable to the metro center we traveled all over the Kyoto area, including going to Nara Park and the bamboo forest on the west side of town. The room was awesome for my family 04 with two small boys and everything was on point easy check-in zero hassle and just overall pleasure to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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