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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$137
$124 nightly
$137 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30

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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

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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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be steps from Yasaka Shrine and 13 minutes by foot from Kiyomizu Temple. .This ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kenninji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪家傳 ちりめん山椒 やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪長楽館カフェ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion Ryokan Karaku offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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
  • 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

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 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 315 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nariah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Yuhuan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay was overall okay. It's a clean hotel with nice tatami. The staff helped us with luggages as well. The welcome staff was over-explaining a lot of details that were contained on the paper given to us. He also asked/told us many times about the breakfast provided at the hotel even though we told him we didn't want it at the beginning. This made us feel that he was very sales-y. There was no bathroom amenity provided. You needed to buy everything. They say that it's due to environmental reasons. The only pillow was way too thin and flimsy. It almost feels non-existent. This last suggestion is more personal preference: this is a hotel in Kyoto, I expected some complimentary tea bags! There was only drip coffee provided to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a nice hotel. Stay very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room lovely, fab location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing! I knew making the reservation the location would come at a cost. The convenience to all the major attractions in the Gion neighborhood made the price worth it. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. The rooms on the fourth floor have deep bathtubs to soak in after a long day of sightseeing. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience an authentic Japanese hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was exceptional. Check in was pleasant and professional. The staff assisted us with any part of out stay we needed. They ordered a taxi for our early morning trip to the bamboo forest, directed us to the near by shrines we had wanted to see, brought coffee pack to our room so we didn't have to wait.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ernesto, Alexandria

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely experience, filled with a peaceful, clean, and gentle atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and frindly service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose a room option with beds instead of the futons, though the futons actually looked comfy! We did the included breakfast and it was delicious. The property was beautiful and clean and centrally located to all the Gion sights. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing to stay! Great location and wonderful service! One of the men that worked up at the lobby desk from Nepal had helped us tremendously especially with the taxi cab driver to help us get to the train station since we barely spoke any Japanese.He is exceptional! The kaseike was so delicious! I highly recommend this did anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great time on this Ryokan. All the staff was very helpful with everything. Not a single thing to complain! The location was just perfect for all the things we had planned on Kyoto, easy access and close to a subway station and many bus lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
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