Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of JPY 2000 per day.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 3630 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Gion, just steps from Yasaka Shrine and 4 minutes on foot from Shijo Street. It is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gion Corner and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pontocho Alley.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Gion Ryokan Karaku - Kyoto, Japan

Average nightly price at Gion Ryokan Karaku by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$131
February	$126
March	$210
April	$300
May	$233
June	$144
July	$137
August	$132
September	$162
October	$273
November	$283
December	$169

What guests think

Gion Ryokan Karaku draws consistent praise for its superb Gion location near Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera, and for traditional rooms with comfortable futons or beds, some with deep soaking tubs and pleasant views, creating a calm, authentic stay.

Guests frequently commend the staff’s friendliness and proactive help with taxis, directions, and reservations. Rooms are generally spacious and peaceful with traditional decor; a few noted musty odors, intermittent Wi-Fi, temperature-control quirks, or occasional noise. Breakfast and kaiseki dinners are widely enjoyed, though a minority found the food average, pricey, or fixed-time and prebooking dependent. Expect a well-located, quietly traditional stay with warm service.

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Facilities

On-site amenities are minimal; several guests noted no public bath/onsen or gym, and a few mentioned limited restaurant hours.

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Yoshikazu

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building and the rooms don’t have much character. The food was pretty good. The location is great: It’s very close to Shijo Kawaramachi and Gion. If you’re looking for authentic Japanese experience, I would pick a different place - a more traditional ryokan. There’s no public bath either. The staff was nice.

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Mal

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.

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NOZOMI

May 9, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

お食事が美味しかったです。施設は多少古さもありましたが、清潔感はありお部屋も広めでした。洗面所の照明が暗くてお化粧をするのに見えにくくて不便でした。大浴場も付いていたので疲れた体をゆっくり癒すことができました。機会があればまた利用したいです。

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eric

Mar 17, 2023

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Bad WiFi, if you don’t book food in advance there is zero dining options, no laundry service… I could go on and on. Horrible facilities, no onsen, no gym, bugs, not worth the price at all!!!!! Miserable experience in a city full of amazing experiences.

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Charlie

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly I cannot even remember how it was lol becos it was just nothing special. Good location. I think the best thing about choosing this hotel is the location where it’s in Gion and is super close to the Kiyomizu-dera area. You don’t have to be squeezed onto the bus getting to these tourist spots which is the BEST point, everyone should book a hotel in Gion for at least one night but not necessarily have to be this hotel LOL Price. I booked at a very high price with nothing included except a breakfast. This ryokan has literally 0 facilities, no onsen no nothing. I just paid for this price with the location and the ryokan-kind of style. Breakfast. Very underwhelming but it’s okay. Points added for treating us a birthday fruit plate when I requested them during the reservation. *bring your own toothbrushes oh yea they don’t provide ones.

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Steven

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a wonderful hotel… BUT, the pictures on Expedia were NOT ACCURATE. It did not have a bed as pictured and it did not have a bath or onsen. We enjoyed the stay but were disappointed about the way it was presented.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise, with many calling rooms spotless and well kept. A few reported issues such as musty odors or, rarely, bugs.

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Angel

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff, location

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Meera

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very clean and quiet, comfortable , and beautifully kept traditional Gion room. The staffs are very kind and polite. Their dinner course meals were amazing! The Gion Ryokan is located in the center of the old Gion neighborhood , and the hotel was above than my expectations.

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Greg

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Just completed a three night stay, and overall had a very good experience. The staff made all the difference - they are simply wonderful. We stayed in a traditional room with futon mattress beds on the floor - a first for us as middle aged Americans used to standard Western bedding - but they were comfortable. The wet room with handheld shower and tub was great. I must confess, though, that the room had a slight musty smell probably from too much damp air and not enough ventilation. Even still, we were pleased with our time at Gion Ryokan Karaku. The location is superb. The gorgeous Yasaka Shrine is basically next door, along with all the shopping, restaurant options, and culture Gion has to offer.

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Arsalan

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Gion Karaku was by far our best stay in Japan. The property is very well located in the heart of Gion, it is well managed. Badal took wonderful care of us throughout. The rooms are clean, modern and well supplied. I would gladly stay here again.

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Francesco

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was excellent, the room was spotless, the beds were comfortable and both breakfasts were delicious. At one point, we called for a taxi but it was running late. Someone from the front desk came down to the road to help us hail a different taxi to help us catch our train. I highly recommend and plan on staying here my next time in Kyoto.

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Armand

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Our room was elegant and beautiful, and everything was spotless clean. The staff was super friendly, and were extremely helpful arrange restaurant reservations for us. I would strongly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Lyoto.

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Océane

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

La chambre était spacieuse Le personnel très accueillant Le ryokan est très bien localisé Tout est très propre

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diego

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Traditional bathrooms and clean installations

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eric

Mar 17, 2023

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Bad WiFi, if you don’t book food in advance there is zero dining options, no laundry service… I could go on and on. Horrible facilities, no onsen, no gym, bugs, not worth the price at all!!!!! Miserable experience in a city full of amazing experiences.

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Brandon

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and frindly service

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Rooms

Traditional tatami-style rooms—some with Western beds—are generally spacious and comfortable, and several feature deep soaking tubs and pleasant views. A few guests mentioned musty smells, occasional noise, intermittent Wi-Fi, or temperature-control quirks.

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Paul

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a fabulous traditional experience. We loved our room, the beautiful bathroom and the traditional breakfast.

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Jorge Rafael

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location! If you want to step out of hotel next to yasaka shrine, ninenzaka, sinenzaka, todaiji temple, kiyomizudera temple, pagoda. This is it. Excelent service. Tatami rooms. Big rooms. Good japanese set breakfast experience !

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Maressa

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely loved the bathing room! My partner typically doesn’t take baths but using the Japanese method of shower first then bath has completely changed his mind! The tub is big and the perfect size for relaxing, and the bathing supplies smelled great. We felt so relaxed and always had a great night’s sleep! We also enjoyed the Yukata provided and the simplicity of the room. Overall we felt very relaxed and enjoyed our time! The only issue was the air, our room was nice and cool the first night and then the following nights we had to sleep with the windows open. Not a big deal because it’s early spring so still fairly cool at night and no bugs, but I can’t imagine if we stayed during summer!

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CELINA

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Whiie the property is in a good location, it is a bit old. The room has some old smell and it might be coming from the mattress. When we checked into our room, the air conditioning is not turned on making the air more stuffy during the summer heat. The line of staffs are generally nice and helpful but they seem a bit reserved.

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Hyunwoo

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great area. It take some walk to get to the place from nearest Gion Keihan train station. Ryokan is very nice but noises from other floors can be easily heard. Also there was no heater, only AC so it was very cold at night

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Eden

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely stay with lots of friendly staff and convenient location! View from our room was gorgeous and such a spacious room! Will stay again!

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Nichole

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my favorite hotel we stayed at in Japan. The staff was super helpful and attentive. We booked the room with a large bathtub and sitting room. Our family of 4 fit just fine. The futons were really comfy. Our room was clean. I was really happy with the location. It is next door to a big shrine that lights up beautifully at night. It is walking distance from many temples, shrines, and historic Kyoto landmarks. We plan to book this hotel on our next trip and I plan to stay longer.

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Bora

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful stay, excellent service, and the soaking tub with views in our suite room was so relaxing! Highly recommended for a ryokan stay while in Kyoto. Quick walk to nearby shrines and temples, and strolling through Ninenzaka streets.

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Carolann

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were expecting a true ryokan from what we saw on the website, but this was a ryokan style hotel. Check in was quick and easy. The room was very clean. The front of the space was humid, but the sleeping room was cool enough. The futon beds were comfortable enough, but could have used extra pillows. Internet was intermittent, but not a problem for us. Hardly any amenities. The breakfast was interesting and enjoyable. The staff at breakfast were very accommodating, as were the staff in general. The area we were in was beautiful and right near a lovely downtown area. Very touristy, but enjoyable. We did get the checkout time wrong…totally my fault…but when we arrived back at the hotel 15mins late, it was very clear that we had to evacuate the room as soon as possible, which stressed me out. They did hold our luggage for us for a few hours. Overall, the experience was okay.

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Kristian

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hosts. Rooms very clean and well maintained. You need to be comfortable sleeping on tatami mat floor on a futon but it was part of the experience in visiting Japan for us. We did not try the food as we wanted to explore the cuisine in the town. Great location that was walkable to many sites and the shopping district and easily accessible to transit.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and proactive, with staff helping with taxis, directions, reservations, and smooth check-ins. Isolated notes mentioned a reserved demeanor or firm enforcement of checkout time.

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Shanjida

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved loved loved this property. The staff was extremely accommodating. They let us check in 2 hours before time. They spoke really good english as well which was a bonus for us. The rooms were very spacious and clean all the way around. Loved the Ryokan interior as it gave a more traditional feel. Finally the property is a 10 minute walk from local restaurants and a 15 minute walk from Gion District (a city like feel). If I had a redo, I would've stayed longer in this hotel/location.

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Chung Man

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay here! Specially the service from two gentlemen at front desk, they were being helpful and tried to book cab for us (finding cab is headache in Kyoto!), Also they were able to speak English! The hotel is clean generally, you get a free little complimentary snack box daily if you chose no house keeping service during your stay. Very convenient location from hotel to Gion Shijo where u get all the shopping & food and also easy to walk to Kiyomizu-Dera temple (10 mins walk)! Lovely stay and not to forget to try the traditional Japanese dinner at the hotel! It was nice too!

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Anne

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Wonderful service, the staff was very helpful, accommodating and professional. Excellent location

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Ronda

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Francesco

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was excellent, the room was spotless, the beds were comfortable and both breakfasts were delicious. At one point, we called for a taxi but it was running late. Someone from the front desk came down to the road to help us hail a different taxi to help us catch our train. I highly recommend and plan on staying here my next time in Kyoto.

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William

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing, very attentive and helpful!! Highly recommend staying at this hotel

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Armand

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Our room was elegant and beautiful, and everything was spotless clean. The staff was super friendly, and were extremely helpful arrange restaurant reservations for us. I would strongly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Lyoto.

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Hayley

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff went above and beyond to answer questions and make us feel like royalty.

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Matt.

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Outstanding service, staff are amazing. Clean boutique accommodation. Will definitely stay here next time we are in Kyoto. Highly recommend it.

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Juane

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Location

Outstanding Gion location steps from Yasaka Shrine and walkable to Kiyomizu-dera, shopping streets, and restaurants; many found it central yet on a quiet side street. A few noted it’s a longer walk from some transit stops.

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Vishal

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property, great service and breakfast. The only minor downside is the location from transit, it’s 15 minutes walk to this location.

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Jorge Rafael

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location! If you want to step out of hotel next to yasaka shrine, ninenzaka, sinenzaka, todaiji temple, kiyomizudera temple, pagoda. This is it. Excelent service. Tatami rooms. Big rooms. Good japanese set breakfast experience !

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Briana

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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VAN

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located in the heart of the historical area Gion. We were walking distance to Yasaka shrine, Kodaji Temple, and a short hike to Kiyomizu-dera. The ryokan is spotless and service is excellent. Would definitely stay here again.

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Peter

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent location, helpful staff, quiet location in the magical Gion precinct. Good size traditional Japanese style room.

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Janet

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Norkis

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can’t ask for a better location. Easy walk to many temples, shrines, parks and popular streets full of restaurants and small shops. We wanted to experience the authentic Kyoto vibe and

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??

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

立地が　大変便利　　花見小路や先斗町　八坂神社が　近くで　夜　ブラブラするには　丁度　良い場所の旅館でした　部屋も綺麗でした　　従業員の皆さんも　愛想よく　気持ちよく宿泊出来ました

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Jan

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to tourist attractions. Most places are walkable.

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Caroline

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in a great location - you can easily walk to many shrines, Gion and the subway stations. Public transport is very good for getting to all sites. I thought the dinner option was a bit pricey. I really enjoyed my stay and would return.

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Dining

Traditional Japanese breakfasts and kaiseki dinners receive strong praise for taste and presentation. Some guests found meals average, pricey, or fixed-time and requiring prebooking.

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Amrita

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website

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Jorge Rafael

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Location! If you want to step out of hotel next to yasaka shrine, ninenzaka, sinenzaka, todaiji temple, kiyomizudera temple, pagoda. This is it. Excelent service. Tatami rooms. Big rooms. Good japanese set breakfast experience !

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REBECCA

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were awesome, they helped us cut up melon that we bought from the store. Perfectly portioned. Beautiful place to stay, very peaceful. Breakfast is a must! Delicious Japanese style, feeling full with energy for the day of exploration.

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Nils

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Meget stille beliggende midt i turistområdet med kort vri til severdigheter og restauranter. Meget god japansk middag - nydelig servert. Frokost også svært god og vakkert tilberedt. All betjening meget serviceorientert og høflige

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WONJOO

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

깨끗하게 넓은 내실이 마음에 들었어요. 조식은 일본식으로 맛있었고 직원들도 아주 친절했어요. 기요미즈데라 기온시내를 가고싶은 관광객은 적극 추천함. 걸어서 10분내에 모두 위치

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JONGUK

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

관광지 복판에 있어 관광지 접근성이 좋은 것을 빼고는 별로이. 특히 조식과 저녁 가이세키요리는 완전 비추임. 혹시 숙박하더라도 식사는 다른 곳에서하는 것이 좋겠음

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Sandra

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Four of us stayed for one night only at Gion Ryokan Karaku ( half board) The Kaiseki dinner was amazing! Beautiful presentation of food and staff were very attentive. The location of Gion Ryokan Karaku is very central. Just a couple of minutes away from Yatasa Shrine and an easy 15 minutes walk to Kiyomizu Dera temple. We would recommend this Ryokan to anyone who enjoys good food and service

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Charlie

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly I cannot even remember how it was lol becos it was just nothing special. Good location. I think the best thing about choosing this hotel is the location where it’s in Gion and is super close to the Kiyomizu-dera area. You don’t have to be squeezed onto the bus getting to these tourist spots which is the BEST point, everyone should book a hotel in Gion for at least one night but not necessarily have to be this hotel LOL Price. I booked at a very high price with nothing included except a breakfast. This ryokan has literally 0 facilities, no onsen no nothing. I just paid for this price with the location and the ryokan-kind of style. Breakfast. Very underwhelming but it’s okay. Points added for treating us a birthday fruit plate when I requested them during the reservation. *bring your own toothbrushes oh yea they don’t provide ones.

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Caroline

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is in a great location - you can easily walk to many shrines, Gion and the subway stations. Public transport is very good for getting to all sites. I thought the dinner option was a bit pricey. I really enjoyed my stay and would return.

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Diana

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing Omakase, make sure you dont skip this!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13 $207	14 $333
15 $234	16 $304	17 $232	18 $292	19 $280	20 $266	21 $339
22	23 $205	24 $287	25	26 $332	27 $316	28
29 $223	30 $211

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		1 $277	2 $230	3 $190	4 $129	5 $238
6 $119	7 $113	8 $110	9 $106	10 $159	11 $140	12 $164
13 $92	14 $88	15 $93	16 $109	17 $141	18 $95	19 $107
20 $97	21 $108	22 $87	23 $89	24 $124	25 $121	26 $222
27 $217	28 $227	29 $205	30 $208	31 $856

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