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Gion Shijo Hotel

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A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a small round table.
A stone pillar with Japanese characters, a glass door entrance, a red bench, and a metal grate on the sidewalk.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a small table, and a teddy bear on a bench.
A kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a security system.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $86
$79 nightly
$86 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24

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176 Tokiwacho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0079
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, and a chair. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, and a chair. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Gion Shijo Hotel is centrally located in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 9 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 1 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panel Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SHOGUN BURGER - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪我逢人かっぱ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪French & Bar MARUHASHI フレンチ祇園バル 丸橋 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CACAO MARKET BY MARIEBELLE （カカオマーケット・バイ・マリベル） - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gion Shijo Hotel

Gion Shijo Hotel offers 14 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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 Shijo Hotel Hotel

Gion Shijo Hotel Kyoto

Gion Shijo Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Gion Shijo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the Geisha area and cheery blossoms nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprised by the size of the rooms, they were great. Very private and fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything, and the giant room and the jacuzzi tub and the quiet atmosphere made us feel so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Clean, great location amd wonderful shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and very helpful to us! The location can’t be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shopping options were great and it was reasonably close to multiple temples!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff was courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT LOCATION. Nice helpful staff. Very nice bathroom. Slept very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing and big. Very friendly staff and in a great location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, in the heart of Gion, next to the river and transit stops. Large comfortable beds, fridge and microwave in room, laundry room near lobby. Great value, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Hotel is well located for Gion and public transport. It’s on the riverside so a nice ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and super helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious hotel room and conveniently located to the metro.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location and right next to a station. Smaller hotel with personal service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very convenient to see Gion in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

youran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super spacious rooms and bathroom and great staff! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had lots of space and it was very clean. Staff did a great job cleaning the room everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a hidden gem in Kyoto near the Gion district. Close to shopping and also to the Gion area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this place. Shower and tub were phenomenal. TV was huge. Kind staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xhensila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, location is great!!! Did not figure out how to switch the hot and cold water sensor tap in our washroom. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps away from the Gion section of Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025