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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property

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Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $127
$115 nightly
$127 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬

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
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 334 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Hotel Gion Misen, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Pontocho Alley and 10 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shijo Street and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Yasaka Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen offers 18 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 512 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check in. Room on the 5th floor was fantastic - spacious, an incredibly comfortable bed, and we loved being able to warm up and relax with hot baths after busy days of exploring Kyoto. The hotel is in a great location, close to metro trains and other great spots to eat and drink. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. Staff was amazing and the location is wonderful. We enjoyed our two day visit very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Japanese breakfast was good if you like fish and pickled vegetables.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. The hotel is beautiful and quaint. The rooms are good size and nicely decorated and functional. The breakfast was great and the staff was so friendly and helpful. I would very much recommend this place. It is close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, really nice traditional looking room in a great area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Gion Misen overperformed expectations. Beautiful hotel with four-star details and service. In the historic Gion district, you will think you stepped back in time. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family
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

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family
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

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liisa, Piara Waters

Traveled with group
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

Nadia, Little Rock

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

Chris

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super charming and spacious room and just loved the location. Very helpful staff, and a very home style vibe with excellent food and a nice coffee & tea bar in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis, North Battleford

Traveled with partner
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

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff - helpful and welcoming. Location further from main drag in Gion. But if you want to walk out in a quiet neighborhood and don’t mind a little walking, than consider this hotel
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

anna

Traveled with family
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

sheri

Traveled with family
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

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Traveled with partner
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

Miguel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

PRIYANKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025