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AKARI Kyoto Gion

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A traditional building with multiple windows and balconies, featuring a sign with the name 'AKARI' at the entrance.
A narrow corridor with a wooden floor leading to a traditional Japanese garden with a bamboo tree and a stone.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a large painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $147
$134 nightly
$147 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Gion Prime Twin [Main Building] , Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Gion Prime Twin [Main Building] , Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Gion Standard Triple [Main Building] , Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted artwork, and a carpeted floor.

Gion Standard Triple [Main Building] , Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

A traditional Japanese-style outdoor hot spring area with a wooden deck, a stone hot tub, and two lanterns.

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

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Gion Standard Room -Run of the House- [Main Building] , Non Smoking

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

Gion Standard Room -Run of the House- [Main Building] , Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
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  • Air conditioning
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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto (Gion), AKARI Kyoto Gion is within a 5-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street and Yasaka Shrine. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hanamikoji Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪特級ラーメン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪豆水楼祇園店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン 勝鞍 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪祇園ほそみ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AKARI Kyoto Gion

AKARI Kyoto Gion offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • Housekeeping 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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Additional fees apply to children 0-6 years old for breakfast when sharing existing bedding.

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
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. 335 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 445 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable and clean. Staff were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area in Gion
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff and the decor of the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location in Gion area! All the staff is lovely. Amenities are also really comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to major touristic spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great location for Gion!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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