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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Japanese Style Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Japanese Style Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Cottage | Lanai

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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504 Washio, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Place, Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Single Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Large Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Large Japanese Style Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pontocho Alley and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hanamikoji Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 11 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪家傳 ちりめん山椒 やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストラン やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京だんご 藤菜美高台寺店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
This guesthouse offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
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.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Ryokan Sano
Kyoto Gion Sano
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Kyoto
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Guesthouse
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. The hosts were terrific. As a small lodging within a memorable area of Kyoto, one experiences a very unique and memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so friendly. We were treated with such warm hospitality. Great location. Comfy beds. Big, traditional rooms. Thoughful service. We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Airdrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a perfect, small hotel to have an authentic Japanese stay. Wonderful staff,who provided sweet treats and extra help. Loved this quaint place and people. manybwprsonqln
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is very close to Kodai-ji, which was very convenient. Also, the host washed, dried, and folded our laundry (a family of 5) while we were out seeing the sites. This was incredibly helpful. Another highlight of our stay was the wonderful welcome tea and tasty breakfast provided during our stay. Although it was a bit more expensive than other options, these benefits were well worth the additional cost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan is so lovely. Upon checking in they served me tea and waffles in my room and then left snacks in addition to the free tea and ramen in the hallway. The room was extremely clean and it was so nice to put on the yukata they provided and sit on the cool tatami floor at the end of the day blow drying my hair. The futon bed was also very comfortable. I will definitely stay here again if I return to kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, amenities, free perks, we even have our very own maiko show with free drinks, and the owners were very nice and happy to help with any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Caringbah South

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic family run traditional Japanese hotel. We felt like we were part of their family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, very hospitable hosts, excellent service. .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rambabu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at gion sano was truly above and beyond every expectation. We have stayed at many hotels big and small all over the world and this was one of the friendliest, loveliest and most hospitable experience we have had to date. The staff in particular is so warm and generous in their hospitality. I would recommend this location to anyone visiting the Kyoto area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here. The staff were so kind and friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful, very clean, and had a great view of the mountains! On my last night I was treated to a Maiko performance with a Q and A session which was wonderful. They provided coffee and fruit here, and the location was excellent, near restaurants, Maruyama Park and the Yasaka Shrine. I would absolutely stay here on my next trip to Kyoto!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kan, Berkeley Heights

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing ryokan with top-notch hospitality. Situated in Gion we were in walking distance to many beautiful areas, shrines, and restaurants. My only regret was not staying in Kyoto longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Loved this Ryokan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing authentic Ryokan experience. I would happily come stay again if I come back to Kyoto. Incredible service and friendly hosts. I felt welcome and at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and welcoming! On Saturday nights there is also a great free Maiko show that is very fun! 10/10 will visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area to stay in and above all, the service was absolutely exceptional. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming from the very beginning and went above and beyond to ensure that our stay went as smoothly as possible. They even provided us with snacks and treats during every day of our stay. We felt at home throughout the entire stay and would definitely plan to stay here again along with recommending it to friends and family whom intend to visit Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biswas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff that were very helpful. Snacks were brought to our room every day. This included fruit, breads and cakes 😋
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very traditional guesthouse with basic facilities. I wouldn’t fault it because service was good, room was clean and spacious but it’s too basic and tired looking for my liking. Good for people who wants a good location but on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EE VON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023