About this property
Located in the beautiful Gion area and just a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano is a 4-storey reinforced concrete building. It offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with free WiFi. Rooms on the top floor boasts city views of Kyoto and Higashiyama district. Popular Nishiki Market can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is 600 metres from Kennin-ji Temple and a 10-minute walk from Chion-in Temple. JR Kyoto Train Station is about a 10-minute drive away, and Gion-Shijo Train Station is a 10-minute walk. Guests at Gion Sano Kyoto Ryokan sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor and can enjoy the en suite bath. Each room comes with an LCD TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. Guests can try on yukata robes, while enjoying in-room amenities like bottled water, instant soup, coffee and mini sweets. Special toiletries are provided for both male and female guests. Guests can leave their luggage at the front desk for free before they check in, or request to use a laundry machine and clothes dryer for free. Complimentary fruits and coffee is provided upon arrival. No meals are served.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ricard
Germany“The ryokan-style room was truly beautiful, very clean, very quiet and well equipped. The bonsai outside the window and pretty view were also an extra. The futon was very comfortable. The host family did everything they could to make my four night...” - Xia
China“Very good location and a comfortable stay! Room is nicely decorated with classic Japanese style. The owner and staff are very helpful. There are afternoon tea served every day, and we are just lucky to see the Maiko show in the hotel on the...” - Z
Canada“Comfort of the beds and friendliness of the staff. We could also leave our bags which was handy. The location was excellent.” - Alina Germany“Really charming traditional accommodation, comfortable to sleep, absolutely amazing and generous staff, perfectly located for sightseeing in Kyoto. We missed nothing.”
- Paolo
Italy“Everything. Hosts were very helpful and nice. Wonderful Maiko show!” - Sasha
United Kingdom“Amazing stay! I spent 6 nights here, and it was wonderful. The family was so lovely and kind. My room was big, well organized and comfortable. I loved the little hallway where I could leave my shoes and my suitcase, so that the room felt like a...” - Joshua
Australia“Amazing location only minutes walk from Yasaka Shrine in the beautiful old streets. Incredible hospitality from hosts who provided fruit and snacks everyday. They even laundered some clothes for us on the ground floor. Was very quiet in rooms...” - Emmanuel
France“Perfect location in Gion Nice and large accomodation. Staff extremely friendly, helpful and efficient High level of services, possibility to get free laundry” - Davide Italy“Location, position, Services and the most beautiful people of the staff i’ve never met. Breakfast not included in the price but they offer as well”
- Jennifer
United States“The location is great. You are a walking distance from many major attractions. The staff are lovely people and bring you fruit and dessert to eat. The bed was comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please be informed that the hotel requires guests to show photo identification upon check-in.
Guests must reply to the confirmation e-mail that the hotel will send after the booking is complete.
Please note that 4 dogs live in this property.
Please note, adult rates are applied to all children.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
