This property was absolutely beautiful and extremely comfortable. The interior design was exactly what you would hope for in Kyoto. I liked the attention to detail such as the provision of new tea bags daily

Stayed in July 2025

Great authentic Japanese experience

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing it was all amazing!

Everything. The staff was so amazing and helpful and gracious and friendly.

Stayed in August 2025

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 station nearby. The hotel owners were incredibly kind, and they were very helpful upon our arrival and at our departure. We would be happy to stay here again on our next visit to Kyoto.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

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 the heart of Gion — everything was just right. The staff were kind and welcoming. Truly a special Kyoto experience!

Stayed in July 2025

Loved everything! Comfort, design, location. PERFECT!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing.

We absolutely loved everything about this hotel—its location, the friendly and attentive staff, excellent services, and top-notch facilities. Literally everything exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful stay, couldn't have been better for our taste and needs.

Stayed in July 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was fantastic. Great location for exploring Kyoto

Stayed in July 2025

I think a useful book filled in by guests of good places to eat in the area would have been helpful.

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 old part of Gion and was worth staying across the river to be slightly out of the hustle. We were warned about the nightclub across the road and given ear plugs but tbh we were not particularly disturbed by it.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing. It was perfect!

Unreal! Must be experienced. Beautiful, peaceful and spacious Ryokan in the heart of Gion.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was perfect

Extremely authentic property

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing location right in the middle of Gion. Beautiful traditional room is exactly as shown in the photos. Staff were amazing.

Stayed in May 2025

We’d come back any time

There’s plenty of room and it’s beautifully presented. Clean and elegant.

Stayed in May 2025

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!

Stayed in April 2025

There are a number of gentleman’s clubs nearby that were a bit noisy at closing time on the weekend but other than that it was quite peaceful.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating.We felt well cared for. It was so easy to go everywhere from this location and the area is very beautiful.Unfortunately we did not have the breakfast because of food allergies but I am sure the food is delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

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 heart of Gion, some street noise is to be expected, but the charm and authenticity of the experience more than made up for it.

Stayed in May 2025

None

Everything

Stayed in April 2025

Location is central - good, but very crowded area.

Very beautiful. Wonderful staff and perfect ambience.

Stayed in April 2025

Only mirror was in the bathroom, could have done with one more mirror

So quaint and pretty, we had room 102, which had a lovely tatami floor bedroom and a separate double bedroom, super comfortable and designed, with little zen gardens outside each bedroom. The staff were lovely, they even came with me to help me find the launderette, went to the post office, just charming and helpful. Location in Gion was awesome too - the nicest part of Kyoto, quiet and traditional.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing.

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. They answered all our questions about the locality and we enjoyed talking to them about Japanese culture and customs. It was a pleasure to stay in a traditional ryokan with such lovely staff.

Stayed in March 2025

Very big room The staff was extremely kind and sweet The position

Stayed in March 2025

No TV screen for end of day relaxation. there is no bathroom cleaning and no changing bed sheets. The pillows were a little bit uncomfortable Its a traditional japanese building , so the following is understandable, there absolutely no soundproofing so and if you're on the ground floor you will hear every step from the upper floor, even so any anyone talking in the reception or hall

Spacious japanese style bathtub, floor heating and heated toilet seat, very nice staff The provided jinbei (japanese pajamas) were very nice and comfortable to wear

Stayed in February 2025

We liked everything. The Host were super friendly, nice and professional. Very clean and high quality. We will defiantly stay at this place again in the future. Loved it!

Stayed in January 2025

Such a perfect location. The property is beautiful. Room was very spacious. Staff was extremely nice and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025