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Gion Ryokan Karaku - Kyoto

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Overview

The 4-star Gion Ryokan Karaku Hotel Kyoto is situated near an entertainment district, approximately a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Koshin-do. Featuring a ballroom and a shopping area, the ryokan is located in close proximity to Yasaka Shrine.

Location

Guests can access Nineizaka 0.2 miles from this Kyoto hotel, while Kennin-ji is merely 0.7 miles away. Nishiki Market Shopping District is also located within 25 minutes' walk of the property.

The hotel is only 800 feet from Higashiyama Yasui bus stop and 1.4 miles from Karasuma train station in Kyoto.

Rooms

There are 19 rooms at Gion Ryokan Karaku Hotel, each of them has air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms are appointed with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama is adjacent to this property, 6 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

A hot tub and massage therapy can be booked at the Kyoto hotel at an extra charge.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-19:00

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at JPY 2000 per day.

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of JPY3,630 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:19

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Rooms and availability

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Large Twin Room

Max:

5 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Twin Room

Max:

5 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds2 Single beds

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Family Room

Max:

6 persons

Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

JPY 2000 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Massage

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
🗺️ Location rating	7.8
✈️ Distance to airport	30.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Itami, ITM

Location

Address

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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074

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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 6050074

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Castle

Nijo Castle

1.9 mi

Market

Nishiki Market

1.6 mi

Pagoda

Chion-in

200 yd

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

2.4 mi

609 Nishidaimonjicho Tominokoji Dori Shijoagaru

Nishiki Market Shopping District

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Kennin-ji

200 yd

Tower

Kyoto Tower

1.5 mi

Pagoda

Sanjusangendo Temple

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Nanzen-ji

1.2 mi

Museums

Kyoto National Museum

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Shoren-in

200 yd

Pagoda

Temple of the Silver Pavilion

2.0 mi

Pagoda

Kiyomizu-dera Temple 3 Storey Tower

200 yd

97 Okazaki Nishitennocho

Heian Shrine

1.4 mi

Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace

1.8 mi

Museums

Kyoto International Manga Museum

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Rokuharamitsu-ji

200 yd

Pagoda

Kinkaku-ji

3.8 mi

Pagoda

Nishi-Hongan-ji

1.7 mi

Zoo

Kyoto City Zoo

1.2 mi

625 Giommachi Kitagawa

Yasaka Shrine

100 yd

Pagoda

Kodai-ji

100 yd

Parks

Maruyama Park

100 yd

Japan

Nineizaka

100 yd

463 Maruyamacho

Kyoto cherry blossoms

100 yd

Higashiyama-ku

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka

100 yd

３９０−１ Kinencho

Yasaka Koshin-do

100 yd

Higashiyama-ku

Hanami Lane

100 yd

70 Benten-cho

Yasui Konpiragu Shrine

100 yd

Higashiyama-ku

Ishibe Alley

100 yd

Restaurant

Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto

100 yd

Restaurant

Jubanseru

100 yd

Restaurant

Kyoto Western Confectionery Jouvencelle Sanjo

100 yd

Restaurant

Kawataro

100 yd

Restaurant

Cafe Restaurant Yayoi

100 yd

Restaurant

Gion Cafe

100 yd

Restaurant

Senmonten Gion

100 yd

Restaurant

Bistro Atout

100 yd

Restaurant

Mimiko

100 yd

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Reviews of Gion Ryokan Karaku

8.0 /10

Great

Verified reviews

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

Location7.8

Facilities7.6

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missingGion Ryokan Karaku - Kyoto

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Parker

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on Dec 19

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining9.0

8.0

delightful kaiseki dinner

The kaiseki dinner was a delightful culinary experience worth the splurge, making it a unique part of our stay.

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Date of stay: October 20242 nightsFamily with childrenSuite Room
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Connor

United Kingdom

left 18 reviews

Wrote a review on Dec 09

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

8.0

cozy futons

authentic ryokan

lack of chairs

claustrophobic room

Loved the cozy futons and the authentic ryokan experience! Super clean and spotless. Only downside was a lack of proper chairs in the room. 🌸

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Date of stay: October 20243 nightsFamily with childrenSuperior Room
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Mia

United Kingdom

left 18 reviews

Wrote a review on Nov 28

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining8.0

8.0

friendly staff

A taste of tradition in Gion

The stay was a delightful immersion into Japanese culture, with friendly staff and a stunning location. Each morning brought a wonderful Kyoto-style breakfast, and I loved lounging in my yukata while enjoying the serene views.

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Date of stay: October 20242 nightsCoupleTwin Room With Tatami Floor
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Ella

United Kingdom

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on Nov 14

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

9.0

private bathroom

massage

would like to stay there on the next trip

The room had a nice layout with tatami flooring and included a cozy private bathroom with a bidet. Amenities like a flat-screen TV, dining area, electric kettle, and free toiletries were great. Spa facilities included massage options. The yukata added a nice touch to the experience.

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Date of stay: October 20242 nightsFamily with childrenSuite Room
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Parker

United Kingdom

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on Nov 01

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service6.0

Dining6.0

6.0

comfortable room

convenient bathroom

walkable location

warm room

lack of air conditioning

rushed meals

The stay offered a comfortable room with tatami flooring and a private bathroom setup, which was convenient after a day of exploring. The location was very walkable to nearby attractions like Yasaka Shrine. the room was quite warm with no air conditioning, and it lacked some personalized attention during meals.

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Date of stay: October 20241 nightFamily with childrenSuperior Room
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David

United Kingdom

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on Oct 05

Nice

6.0

The room was spotless and featured a cozy layout with traditional tatami flooring. I appreciated the separate toilet and bathroom setup, which provided a bit of privacy and convenience for getting cleaned up after a long day of exploration.

The buzzing noise at night from an unknown machine was a real nuisance, and with no air conditioning in the warm room, it felt a bit uncomfortable, especially since we couldn’t use the windows due to insect bites from the previous nights. The setup of the sleeping area was off-putting. it felt like we'd been squeezed into a space meant for fewer guests, forcing us to double up on beds and move furniture around just to have some room to navigate.

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Date of stay: August 2024
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Herbert

United Kingdom

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on Jul 15

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service7.0

Dining7.0

8.0

comfortable futons

traditional breakfast

clean ryokan

inflexible dining option

Had an amazing time with my friends! The ryokan is super clean and offers a unique stay. We loved exploring the nearby Yasaka Shrine and wandering the charming streets. The futons were comfy and the traditional breakfast was a fun way to start the day. Just a heads up, it's best to check the hotel website for bus directions from the station before you go.

I was a bit disappointed when I asked for a bowl of rice for lunch when I was feeling under the weather, and they said it wasn’t possible to get anything from the kitchen.

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Date of stay: May 20243 nightsGroup of friendsStandard Room
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Mia

United Kingdom

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on Apr 30

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

8.0

traditional breakfast

Family with children delightful experience

It was a truly unique staying in a ryokan. The breakfast was a multi-course extravaganza, each dish was something memorable and totally different, it was lovely to try such fresh and delicious food together.

I won't lie, it wasn't exactly cheap but we didn't mind too much.

4 Helpful

Date of stay: March 20243 nightsFamily with childrenSuperior Room