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Gion Shirakawa Kouki

3.0 star property
Holiday home with kitchen, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Traditional Japanese-style building with a two-story structure, featuring a sliding door and a balcony with a railing.
Bathroom features a minimalist design with a wooden vanity and two large sinks.
Stroll through a serene garden with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring a pergola, stone pathway, and tranquil plants.
Traditional Japanese-style room with a dining table for two, featuring a colorful mural and a traditional tea set.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table, television, and sliding door to an outdoor area.

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Sleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gion Shirakawa Kouki

Holiday home with kitchen, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a TV in a common area and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include a sitting area and a private garden.
This holiday home offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 2 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children
  • Traditional architecture

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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.

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, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 Shirakawa Kouki House
Shirakawa Kouki House
Shirakawa Kouki
Gion Shirakawa Kouki Kyoto
Gion Shirakawa Kouki Private vacation home
Gion Shirakawa Kouki Private vacation home Kyoto

About the area

Map
236-2, Nakanocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0082

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 6 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 6 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JAZZ LIVE CANDY - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪天下一品祇園店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京趣味菱岩 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都瑠璃庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ステーキハウス新吾 - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gion Shirakawa Kouki pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gion Shirakawa Kouki?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gion Shirakawa Kouki?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gion Shirakawa Kouki?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gion Shirakawa Kouki located?

Located in Gion, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 9 minutes.

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Gion Shirakawa Kouki Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous property, we loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milind

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isawa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

町屋の雰囲気を存分に楽しめます

場所は周りに川が流れ料亭旅館が散在していてとても雰囲気が良い場所です。四条河原町からの道は歩いているだけで楽しいです。結婚式の前撮り写真を撮影しているカップルも見かけました。室内はデザインが良くあらゆる造作が和風で最高でした。ここまで和にするのは大変です。また町屋一軒貸しに泊まろうと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ดีทุกอย่างทั้งความสะอาด ความสะดวกในการเดินทางสู่แหล่งท่องเที่ยว คุ้มค่ากับ้งินที่จ่าย
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019