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AKARI Kyoto Gion

4.0 star property

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A wooden spa building with a hot tub, lanterns, and a bamboo fence.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a small garden, and a signboard.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a shoji screen window, and a hanging lantern.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden structure.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden ladder leading to a small garden area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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46-7 Bishamon-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0812
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Run of the House, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Run of the House, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for [Kyo-Machiya - Indigo Blue] Entire House Rental with Open-Air Bath

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a small garden, and a signboard.

[Kyo-Machiya - Indigo Blue] Entire House Rental with Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior 2-bed Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

AKARI Kyoto Gion

This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
AKARI Kyoto Gion offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at AKARI Kyoto Gion. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gion Corner. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hanamikoji Street and 4 minutes on foot from Yasaka Shrine
As a guest of AKARI Kyoto Gion, you'll find multilingual staff, concierge services, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen 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 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; cash is not accepted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Additional fees apply to children 0-6 years old for breakfast when sharing existing bedding.
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

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

Property is also known as

Kyoto INN Gion Second
INN Second
Kyoto Gion Second
Kyoto Gion The Second Kyoto
Kyoto INN Gion the Second Hotel
Kyoto INN Gion the Second Kyoto
Kyoto INN Gion the Second Hotel Kyoto

AKARI Kyoto Gion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 419 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area in Gion
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in Gion! Great location and great staff. Hotel is older, rooms are smaller, and amenities are okay, but this is still a fabulous and affordable option in a great area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a perfect place for a single traveler. The rooms are small clean and compact
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming and the hotel was very close to the historical sites!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Perfect location in Gion area! All the staff is lovely. Amenities are also really comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faiza

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet room and very spacious for Japans standards. Location was good in the Gion district but kind of wished we stayed a bit more central so it was more convenient to get to temples.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room, all amenities a traveller could need, very courteous staff. Fabulous location, close to transit stops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and the decor of the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very clean, spacious room, great amenities including free continental breakfast. Seriously I'd stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can tell it’s a bit “aged” but it’s pretty good overall, especially considering the price. Really loved my stay in this little hotel. Great location too, nice, very clean and quiet. 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shreyas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really amazing location!! Friendly staff, clean rooms, and continental breakfast with a fun selection of breads were plusses as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For a Japanese hotel, the room was very spacious! It had all the amenities I needed, including free coffee and breakfast. They helped me with luggage forwarding to Osaka as well which is hugely helpful. The hotel is also in a nice location with easy access to multiple bus stops within walking distance. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to major touristic spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the property/hotel staff were kind and helpful the location is lovely, it's within the vicinity of a shrine and very near some famous landmarks; it's also near bus stops and convenient stores
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy M

Liked: Amenities
Great location for Gion!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very comfortable stay here. The room was spotless and very comfortable, and much larger than we have found elsewhere in Japan. The complimentary breakfast was much appreciated and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Perfect location right in Gion.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful stay in Kyoto. Relatively close to dining, shopping and temples. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Good value - location and staff were great!

Lovely stay, great location and nice staff. Also good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a nice place with
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023