Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Located in the beautiful Gion area and just a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano is a 4-story reinforced concrete building. It offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with free WiFi. Rooms on the top floor features city views of Kyoto and Higashiyama district. Popular Nishiki Market can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is 1969 feet from Kennin-ji Temple and a 10-minute walk from Chion-in Temple. JR Kyoto Train Station is about a 10-minute drive away, and Gion-Shijo Train Station is a 10-minute walk. Guests at Gion Sano Kyoto Ryokan sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor and can enjoy the en suite bath. Each room comes with an LCD TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. Guests can try on yukata robes, while enjoying in-room amenities like bottled water, instant soup, coffee and mini sweets. Special toiletries are provided for both male and female guests. Guests can leave their luggage at the front desk for free before they check in, or request to use a laundry machine and clothes dryer for free. Complimentary fruits and coffee is provided upon arrival. No meals are served.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating

  • Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kenneth
United States United States
“Staff was incredibly welcoming. Location is fantastic and very central. They had a free Meiko show in the hotel which was a plus. Room was very charming and spotless. They provided fresh fruit for desert everyday along with other little snacks....”
Catherine
Canada Canada
“This ryokan is amazing! The owners are the sweetest people and they go out of their way to be kind and helpful, as well as provide their guests with tasty treats and fruits to eat. The ryokan is extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean. We...”
Furkan
Turkey Turkey
“I stayed at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano, and it truly felt more like a home than a hotel. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. They even hosted a Maiko performance with complimentary drinks — such a special experience. I also used their...”
Timothy
France France
“Exceptional service! Staff extremely welcoming and ready to help with anything.”
Kristine
United States United States
“The cutest ryokan at an affordable rate with the most wonderful staff! Great location and the most hospitable service is provided. Not only did they include a maiko show, but they provide free snacks, pastries, water, and fresh fruit every day....”
Kyung
United States United States
“Excellent location, comfortable futon, wonderful staff, lots of free snacks, free Mikon dance/show, they did our laundry, and just warm staff. Three friendly dogs were just a big bonus. You must stay there.”
Vanessa
United States United States
“All of the reviews are true. Staff was incredibly friendly. The location was perfect. We spent three nights here, and it was all absolutely worth it. I would stay here again. It was my kids favorite place. We stayed in all of Japan. The snacks...”
John
United States United States
“Loved this place. Super convenient location, and the staff provided all these little niceities to make you glad you picked them - including a Saturday night maiko show! Five stars, would absolutely stay again!”
Peter
United States United States
“I loved the rooms, which felt incredibly authentic and cozy. It was the perfect way to experience our first time in kyoto. The hotel is extremely well located, just a 10 minute walk to most places in Gion or a bus that can take you elsewhere. The...”
Kristi
United States United States
“The family that runs Gion Sano were so friendly and helpful and we loved their adorable dogs!”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 430 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The owner of this Ryokan is so talkable and has hospitality. He always entertain visitors.

Property info

We have two dogs. They are gentle and never bite anyone. But if you don't like dogs or have an allergy, please be careful. We are so appreciate that many foreign tourists stay at our Ryokan, and we are so proud of them. They are very considerate and friendly to us! Thank you for coming and we look forward to seeing them again!

Neighborhood info

Light-Up Information Within Walking Distance For the latest information, please check the official website. Kodai-ji Temple (3 minutes on foot): October 25 - December 15, 17:00 - 22:00 Kiyomizu-dera Temple (15 minutes on foot): November 18 - 30, 17:30 - 21:30

Language Spoken

Japanese

Area info

House rules

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that the hotel requires guests to show photo identification upon check-in.

Guests must reply to the confirmation e-mail that the hotel will send after the booking is complete.

Please note that 4 dogs live in this property.

Please note, adult rates are applied to all children.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.