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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: 祇園の宿 杏花 in Kyoto offers a serene garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, and tatami floors. Comfortable Amenities: The ryokan features family rooms, a work desk, and a kitchenette. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and TV. Convenient Location: Located 46 km from Itami Airport, the ryokan is a short walk from Gion Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Heian Shrine, each 2 km away. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Guests appreciate the convenient location and beautiful garden.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nilsu
Turkey
“The hotel itself and our room were fantastic, we were very satisfied with our stay. The rooms are beautiful and spotlessly clean. The location is excellent, within walking distance to many places in the city center, and there is also a train...” - Yaroslav
Poland
“A perfect mix of traditional style and modern comfort. The room was spotless and beautifully decorated, with a super comfortable Western-style bed, soft pillows, and a relaxing cedar bathtub that smelled amazing. Quiet, cozy, and located right in...” - Aneta
Poland
“Loved everything! Comfort, design, location. PERFECT!” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“The room layout with 2 double beds and a tatami room as well as a sitting room was perfect for a family. The bathroom was superb with a deep tub and amazing shower system. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The location was lovely in the...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Unreal! Must be experienced. Beautiful, peaceful and spacious Ryokan in the heart of Gion.” - Francesco
United Kingdom
“Amazing location right in the middle of Gion. Beautiful traditional room is exactly as shown in the photos. Staff were amazing.” - Sandi
United Kingdom
“There’s plenty of room and it’s beautifully presented. Clean and elegant.” - Bea
Norway
“This was our nicest hotel during our two weeks trip in Japan. Very beautiful, spacious room with a little garden, super friendly staff, and location in a lively neighbourhood. Would stay here again!” - Mario
Luxembourg
“We had a wonderful stay at Gion Kyoka in Kyoto. The accommodation was clean, with beautiful tatami mats and a serene tea room offering excellent tea. The owners were exceptionally attentive and made us feel very welcome. As it’s located in the...” - Clara
Sweden
“Very beautiful. Wonderful staff and perfect ambience.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.