The best hotel stay I’ve experienced. Hotel Yuraku is in the perfect location - right in the Gion district and yet tucked away from the crowds. The rooms are beautiful and luxurious and yet simple. We booked a room with a private onsen and it was amazing. The staff is kind, helpful and friendly. The food is delicious. It’s a truly unique and wonderful experience.

Stayed in August 2025

Very relaxing and peaceful, I fully enjoyed my stay there! The breakfast was amazing, and the open-air bath was even better than I expected. The staff was very welcoming and friendly too.

Stayed in July 2025

Slight water pressure issues in the shower but was intermittent after flushing the toilet only.

Beautiful, huge room with a hot-tub easily big enough for two people. Great facilities with everything you could need easily accessible.

Stayed in July 2025

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This was an experience. The classic Japanese inn with onsens in the room. In old Kyoto and close to the modern city centre. Staff were amazing and extremely patient and helpful. Rooms are large which is rare for Japan. Really enjoyed this stay.

Stayed in July 2025

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Everything. The food, location, onsen, spa and staff were all amazing. It was in a very peaceful part of Kyoto and a stones through away from so many shrines. All the staff were incredibly nice and helpful. The masseuse was so sweet and did an excellent job getting rid of all my soreness. The chef is extremely talented and prepared delicious food for us daily. The rooms were very spacious and much nicer in person, the pictures don’t do them enough justice! There was even air conditioning that we could control ourselves so the room was always nice and cool, perfect after a long day in the sun. And the private bath in the room was the perfect thing to melt away all the stress and heat from the day. The only downside is the cemetery next door but honestly you don’t notice it unless you’re staring directly out the window, and there are two windows so you can just keep that one closed if it creeps you out. But please don’t let that stop you from staying at this amazing gem of a hotel.

Stayed in July 2025

For the high price we paid I feel the breakfast and kaiseki dinner experience should have been included. And we wish the twin beds were movable to make a king bed for a couple.

Loved the suite and shower room and having our own private outdoor onsen with deck and garden! All the amenities were wonderful and we cannot wait to stay there again. It’s close walking distance to multiple temples and shrines and to Gion district for meals and shopping.

Stayed in June 2025

Extremely clean room, very kind staff and great location

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

The room was a perfect mix of traditional yet modern. The hotel was so beautiful it was hard to leave to explore Kyoto!

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely nothing

Great location in Gion area. Extremely considerate staff.

Stayed in June 2025

The breakfast was an experience of its own. Truly tailored for those who want to experience the local culture and cuisine. It was not only delicious but the staff's attention made it even more memorable.

Stayed in June 2025

Wonderful hotel quick walk to lots of stuff to see.

Stayed in June 2025

The in room onsen was amazing

Stayed in June 2025

This was the most wonderful experience that myself and my husband have had at a hotel. We traveled to Japan for the first time for our anniversary this year. I really wanted a more traditional style hotel, and hotel Yuraku Kyo-Yasaka did not disappoint, in fact, they exceeded every expectation! The room was spacious with the most beautiful in room onsen filled with mineral water. The hotel was pristine and beautiful. The breakfast was incredible and really gave us a nice introduction to Kaiseki cuisine. The location was also wonderful, just behind Yasaka shrine and within a nice walking distance to the bustling parts of Gion. If you are in Kyoto, stay at hotel Yuraku Kyo-Yasaka, you won't regret it. From the kind staff to the gorgeous rooms, this hotel made our trip so magical. お世話になりました

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing!

Amazing experience, we loved this hotel and everything it offered. The staff were so kind, helpful and welcoming and the amenities like happy hour and snacks were a great added touch. The room was huge and the private onsen was perfect!

Stayed in June 2025

A traditional Japanese garden. More sheltered drop off point for cars.

The staff were very attentive and polite. Very accommodating with special requests or special assistance.

Stayed in June 2025

There’s nothing to complain about.

I loved how close it was to Gion but how far it was from downtown Kyoto. It was quiet, serene and a lovely way to get away and relax. The staff are also amazing. Kind, patient, warm and very friendly.

Stayed in June 2025

Great location, spectacular breakfast and the private onsen in our room made our stay unforgettable!

Stayed in May 2025

The size of the room and the comfort of the whole facility was amazing. 100% will be staying here again on my next visit back to Kyoto

Stayed in May 2025

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Beautiful, quiet and yet close to shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Stayed in June 2025

Absolutely nothing

Everything is absolutely magical, stayed in two different suites, spacious and stylish with private onsens and surrounded by temples and woods high up in Kyoto. An enchanted spot

Stayed in May 2025

All was perfect

Everything was perfect, the location is amazing, the staff is super friendly, the amenities are top tier. Everything is just the best experience I have ever had. I cannot recommend enough.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing. All was perfect!

Beautiful comfortable room with excellent private bath. Lounge area was spacious and comfortable and complimentary drinks and snacks were much appreciated. Great location with free onsite parking.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

This is a small boutique hotel, full of thoughtful and lovely touches. The location is a short walk removed from the busy streets so you immediately feel peaceful. The room was extra large, the in-room onsen beautiful, and the staff was so lovely. We especially loved the happy hour and living room amenities. The only thing I would have changed is to stay longer

Stayed in May 2025

Boutique hotel in a quiet location but with easy access to Gion's attractions. The room was extremely comfortable with a luxurious bathroom which was very relaxing after a day of sightseeing.

Stayed in May 2025

The only possible downside is that it is relatively far from the main shopping districts (e.g. Takashimaya, metro stations), which is a bit harder after a long day of walking!

You leave your shoes in lockers at the entrance, which made it a very clean hotel overall. It is within 15-20 mins walk to ninenzaka, sannenzaka, and kiyomizu-dera! Also, the guest lounge was an excellent place to relax in yukata with complimentary snacks and beverages. Its location was also very quiet.

Stayed in May 2025