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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night
Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Self parking, a 24-hour front desk and gift shops/newsstands are available at this smoke-free ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front desk safe, a ballroom and a vending machine are on-site.
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Gion Ryokan Karaku's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yasaka Shrine. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Yasaka Shrine and 4 minutes on foot from Shijo Street
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers its guests a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a Japanese breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 3630 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Gion Karaku
Gion Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Ryokan Karaku
Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 299 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a nice hotel. Stay very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room lovely, fab location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing! I knew making the reservation the location would come at a cost. The convenience to all the major attractions in the Gion neighborhood made the price worth it. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. The rooms on the fourth floor have deep bathtubs to soak in after a long day of sightseeing. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience an authentic Japanese hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was exceptional. Check in was pleasant and professional. The staff assisted us with any part of out stay we needed. They ordered a taxi for our early morning trip to the bamboo forest, directed us to the near by shrines we had wanted to see, brought coffee pack to our room so we didn't have to wait.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a fabulous traditional experience. We loved our room, the beautiful bathroom and the traditional breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff, location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service, the staff was very helpful, accommodating and professional. Excellent location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ernesto, Alexandria

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely experience, filled with a peaceful, clean, and gentle atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and frindly service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose a room option with beds instead of the futons, though the futons actually looked comfy! We did the included breakfast and it was delicious. The property was beautiful and clean and centrally located to all the Gion sights. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing to stay! Great location and wonderful service! One of the men that worked up at the lobby desk from Nepal had helped us tremendously especially with the taxi cab driver to help us get to the train station since we barely spoke any Japanese.He is exceptional! The kaseike was so delicious! I highly recommend this did anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great time on this Ryokan. All the staff was very helpful with everything. Not a single thing to complain! The location was just perfect for all the things we had planned on Kyoto, easy access and close to a subway station and many bus lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with lots of friendly staff and convenient location! View from our room was gorgeous and such a spacious room! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, very attentive and helpful!! Highly recommend staying at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far my favorite Japanese Ryokan. We got the room with the large ofuru and it was worth it. The view of temple and park was also beautiful There is also a rabbit shrine near the hotel and grave of the Oda Nobunaga . Like most Japanese hotels you need to speak some Japanese to get the best experience . But even so the staff is perfectly nice. They have these green yukatas that are so comfy and while you know they are not expensive it doesn't feel cheap. We had the breakfast option and thought it was worth every penny. They are also really good with avoiding allergens. We are so thankful for them!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan was so beautiful, such a perfect location in Gion. Literally steps from the Yasaka Shrine. Our room was a tradition room, with Tatami mats to sleep on. It was clean and spacious (we stayed in the Superior Room). The neighbourhood was safe, walkable, so many amazing things to see, and lots of food options. The staff were so kind and helpful to us, I highly recommend staying here if you want a traditional feel while visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property! Staff were incredibly attentive and had the most wonderful meals. Truly wonderful experience. Beautiful property in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s like totally different Japan, the traditional wooden house. I love the Gion District.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025