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Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Dining
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Hotel Gion Misen, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Pontocho Alley and 4 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Yasaka Shrine and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gion Corner.
What's nearby
Lake Biwa Canal(0.1 miles)
Gion Shirakawa Area(0.1 miles)
Hanamikoji Street(0.1 miles)
Gion Tatsumi Bridge(0.1 miles)
Shijo Street(0.2 miles)
Kamo River(0.2 miles)
Minamiza Theater(0.3 miles)
Kenninji Temple(0.4 miles)
Yasaka Shrine(0.4 miles)
Maruyama Park(0.4 miles)
Pontocho Alley(0.5 miles)
Gion Corner(0.5 miles)
Kiyamachi Street(0.5 miles)
Kawaramachi Street(0.5 miles)
Chion-in Temple(0.5 miles)
Itami Airport (ITM)(28.8 miles)
Kobe Airport (UKB)(49.9 miles)
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)(60.8 miles)
Breakfast in the Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Babysitting / Child Services
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Lake Biwa Canal (0.1 miles)
Gion Shirakawa Area (0.1 miles)
Hanamikoji Street (0.1 miles)
Gion Tatsumi Bridge (0.1 miles)
Shijo Street (0.2 miles)
Kamo River (0.2 miles)
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At Gion Misen, travellers highlight a superb Gion location on a quiet street, warmly helpful multilingual staff, thoughtfully designed rooms that blend traditional and modern touches, and comfortable beds with excellent bathrooms, making it a calm, convenient base for Kyoto.
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What guests think
At Gion Misen, travellers highlight a superb Gion location on a quiet street, warmly helpful multilingual staff, thoughtfully designed rooms that blend traditional and modern touches, and comfortable beds with excellent bathrooms, making it a calm, convenient base for Kyoto.
Reviews consistently describe clean spaces and a boutique vibe, with many finding rooms spacious for Japan. Common drawbacks include unreliable Wi‑Fi, limited storage or light control in some rooms, occasional damp smells or minor wear, and thin pillows. Breakfast skews Japanese and is praised by many, while the Western option at a nearby sister property and portions felt basic to some. Overall, expect a boutique, Kyoto‑flavored stay with comfort and character.
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Facilities
Amenities are small scale, with complimentary lobby coffee/tea and some in‑room drinks; a few reviews mention cultural events like Maiko evenings.
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May 24, 2024
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Jun 30, 2024
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Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 11 nights
Chris
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is praised throughout, though a handful of guests reported issues such as stains, minor mould, damp smells, or general wear.
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Apr 26, 2025
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Rooms
Rooms blend traditional and modern design, often spacious for Japan and featuring excellent deep tubs and showers with comfortable beds. Downsides include limited storage or light control in some rooms, thin pillows, and frequently unreliable Wi‑Fi.
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Lauren
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Stayed 3 nights
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Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Adalina
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
orna
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Pablo
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Mathew
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ellen
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Christian
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carlye
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, multilingual, and helpful with recommendations, taxis, and logistics. A few guests experienced hesitancy or limited availability at busy times, or mixed assistance with reservations.
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Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Maggie
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bethany
Nov 16, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Nov 7, 2024
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Aug 12, 2024
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Feb 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Mary
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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Location
In Gion on a quiet street, the hotel is very walkable to temples, markets, the river, and multiple subway lines. Some found the signage subtle or the property a short walk from the busiest drag.
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Dining
Japanese breakfast receives frequent praise, while portions and the basic Western option served at a nearby sister property did not suit everyone.
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Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 2000 per person.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 8:00 PM should contact the property in advance.
The hotel is centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Pontocho Alley and 4 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. It is 0.4 mi from Yasaka Shrine and 0.5 mi from Kawaramachi Street.
One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of JPY 2000 per day, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of JPY 3000 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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