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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property
Step into tranquility near Kawaramachi Street where tradition meets modern comfort.

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Exterior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ジュヴァンセル祇園店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストランやよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪リストランテ キメラ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AWOMB 祇園八坂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Ryokan near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner, Gion Ryokan Karaku has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A ballroom, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Gion Ryokan Karaku feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 3630 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Gion Karaku
Gion Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Ryokan Karaku
Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Gion Ryokan Karaku pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gion Ryokan Karaku on 28 Feb 2025 start from AU$225.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Self-parking is available for JPY 2000 per day.

What time is check-in at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gion Ryokan Karaku located?

Located in Gion, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner are also within 15 minutes. Gion-shijo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes.

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Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sailesh

Very conveniently located stay in the heart of Gion, walking distance from popular spots. Thoroughly enjoyed the old world charm and hospitality of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Beautiful ryokan and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Perfect location. Amazing experience for this type of hotels. Breakfast and staff were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Great location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chandrani

Beautiful and comfortable Ryokan. Super comfy beds, serene rooms, great water pressure and thoughtful japanese breakfast. Easy walk to main part of Gion, and well connected by taxi/uber to all of Kyoto. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

The location is great for sight seeing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Very nice Ryokan in a very good location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Very nice, helpful staff & thoughtful. Quiet & peaceful room. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Wonderful location, property, staff and food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

diego

Traditional bathrooms and clean installations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Easy access, convenient, would repeat again no doubt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Great place to stay in the goon area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Excellent food and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

It was a great e perienc3 staying in the ryokan and having a kaiseki dinner. The staff are so helpful. The ambience was great and it is centrally located in the Gion district.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Supria

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Amazing Omakase, make sure you dont skip this!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amer

Had a great stay at Karaku. Very nice Ryokan style hotel, but we opted for the Western style beds which was great. Very nice and friendly staff and a great Japanese breakfast every morning. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Manchan

The authentic feel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto