Gion Ryokan Karaku - Kyoto

$$$$||View on mapKyoto, Japan499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Jp, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074|
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Gion Ryokan Karaku - Kyoto
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Jp, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Families48%
Couples34%
Groups11%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Families48%
Couples34%
Groups11%
Solo7%

2.5-star ryokan in Kyoto's Gion district with Japanese futon bedding and tatami-mat floors

Rooms

Gion Ryokan Karaku offers guest rooms with authentic Japanese futon bedding placed on tatami-mat floors. Each room has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Heating is provided in winter for guest comfort.

Location

This ryokan sits a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park and a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The property is located in the Gion district, the most well-known geisha area in Japan. Nearby attractions include Ishibe Alley, the Kyoto Gion Matsuri Festival Gallery, and Sanjusangen-do Temple.

Dining

The ryokan provides traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner options. Breakfast is presented as a set meal with a selection of traditional items. Dinner offers multiple courses of Japanese cuisine.

Wellness

Massage services are available on-site at Gion Ryokan Karaku. Guests can book traditional massage treatments without leaving the hotel. The massage options provide relaxation after a day of sightseeing.

Guest Services

The hotel offers personalized services that cater to each guest's needs. A 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage are available. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout, and the property is non-smoking and pet-free.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park, 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Rooms: Authentic Japanese futon bedding on tatami-mat floors
  • Dining: Traditional Japanese breakfast and multi-course dinner
  • Wellness: Massage services available on-site
  • Services: Personalized services with 24-hour front desk
  • Environment: Non-smoking and pet-free property

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第81号

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-19:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of JPY 4235.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:19
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Rooms and availability

Family Top floor Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    4 Single beds
Family Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    4 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Japanese-Style Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    4 Sofa beds2 Single beds1 Sofa bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Massage

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Gion Ryokan Karaku

💵 Lowest room price 170 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 30.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Jp, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074
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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Jp, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074
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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Jp, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074
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Parks
Maruyama Park
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Higashiyama-Ku
Hanami Lane
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Higashiyama-ku
Ishibe Alley
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Kyoto cherry blossoms
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Cafe Restaurant Yayoi
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Gion Cafe
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