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Gion Ryokan Karaku

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
A hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted light fixture, and tatami flooring.
Front of property – evening/night
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese-style Twin Bed Room

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a sofa, a small table with tea set, and a wall-mounted light.

Japanese-style Twin Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with tatami flooring, a bed, a table with tea set, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Large Twin Bed Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room - Non-smoking - Hollywood Bed Japanese-style Room

A room with two beds, a table with chairs, and a sliding door with a picture.

Standard Japanese Room - Non-smoking - Hollywood Bed Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a table with a tea set, and sliding shoji doors.

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Self parking, a 24-hour front desk and gift shops/newsstands are available at this smoke-free ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front desk safe, a ballroom and a vending machine are on-site.
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Gion Ryokan Karaku's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yasaka Shrine. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Yasaka Shrine and 14 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers its guests a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a Japanese breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 3630 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 341 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location (truly, the best area to be if you want to feel the charm and beauty of Kyoto)), incredibly warm and attentive staff, excellent breakfast. Rooms are not very fancy, but they are comfortable and spotless and showers are excellent. We would absolutely stay there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff who are English speaking . Daughter left her air pods in the taxi when we reached and they were kind enough to call the cab company and get it back . The morning japanese breakfast was excellent. We had a great stay .Thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big tatami room, perfect for family with very young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room lovely, fab location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool experience. Great quiet location. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful from start to finish. Great staff who were very attentive and couldn’t do enough to help. From the kaiseki dinner to traditional Japanese breakfast they were always on hand to help. Lovely traditional rooms and having a Yukata in the room to wear was a really nice touch. A wonderful unique stay in a fantastic location in Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast! Staff was very friendly, and very accommodating. Room was quite hot though. We were informed our room had only a heater (which we obviously turned off) and evenings were very warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice traditional Japanese style; Close to many attractions with walk distence, pefect for first time Kyoto travellers!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice stay. The room was beautiful, exactly what we were looking for. The bathroom was very nice and clean. We loved the sub room! Staff was very kind and helpful. The hotel was in the center of the gion district which was very convenient for some of the attractions we wanted to see. We only stayed for 2 nights but truly wish we could've stayed longer. I would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff, location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend this property and Guin as a location to stay while in Kyoto. Quite a bit to see and learn in walking distance, the staff was very helpful, the view from the room of the temple bell tower and bath was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very rigid staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful! If you’re looking for an awesome spot in central Kyoto within walking distance to some major locations, look no further. We loved everything about this stay. Clean rooms, great service, and a traditional vibe. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a nice hotel. Stay very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service, the staff was very helpful, accommodating and professional. Excellent location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thrifena

Clean room, excellent different Japanese breakfast over three days, lived the cook your own element !Lovely polite Gentlemen on reception and on checking into hotel. Rooms were delightful and loved the authentic feel of the small hotel. Wonderful central Gion location. When arriving in Kyoto station we went down to the bus station and got the 206 bus ( each time is a flat 230 Japanese Yen or they accept Suica card too , just tap once when you get off the bus stop which Gion is about approx 8-10 stops away .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with lots of friendly staff and convenient location! View from our room was gorgeous and such a spacious room! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, property, staff and food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a fabulous traditional experience. We loved our room, the beautiful bathroom and the traditional breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, very attentive and helpful!! Highly recommend staying at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tatami floor could get cold. I learnt to wear socks to walk on it. The facility is beautiful. The room setup takes a while for someone accustomed to western hotel to get used to but this is part of the charm. I recommend the dinner provided. Although expensive but well worth the experience as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026