Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
Located in the beautiful Gion area and just a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano is a 4-storey reinforced concrete building. It offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with free WiFi. Rooms on the top floor boasts city views of Kyoto and Higashiyama district. Popular Nishiki Market can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is 600 metres 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jennifer
United States“The location is great. You are a walking distance from many major attractions. The staff are lovely people and bring you fruit and dessert to eat. The bed was comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.” 
Kirsty
United Kingdom“Lovely family running the ryokan, comfortable spacious room, great location and nice little touches.”- MMichael
New Zealand“Perfect location and felt we had cultural experiences when we walked out our front gate.” 
Dayna
Australia“Loved everything! the family were soo kind and welcoming. It felt like my home away from home, they were always bringing snacks and fruit up to my room as well as doing my laundry! My room was soo spacious and the location is perfect as well with...”
Bernice
Singapore“Staffs were super kind, provides a lot of snacks and fruits for us on a daily basis. Place was very clean as well. Dogs were very friendly too!”
Megan United States“The owner, Ishko and her family are the sweetest most welcoming people ever. They're so hospitable and welcomed me with snacks and an overview of their home. They showed me how to get in and out of the property and were so incredibly attentive,...”- Sagi
Israel“The staff was extraordinary and so helpful and caring! The location is perfect, a short walk from every must-see point of interest in Gion and 10 minuets walk from Kiyomizu-dera. The room was large and comfortable, each day we got free fruits,...” - PPeter Australia“This was possibly our favourite place to stay in our entire European/Japanese holiday, and this is in large part due to the absolutely brilliant hosts. From a "welcome tea" on arrival and cut melons each day we got back from doing tourist things,...”
- In United States“We loved every part of our stay, but we especially loved the staff!”
Joanna
Ireland“We stayed here for one night and it was the most beautiful Ryokan in a perfect location. The kindness and generosity of the owners who were all so helpful and lovely was unmatched. This Ryokan was one of the highlights of our trip and I wish we...”
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JapaneseProperty surroundings
Facilities of Kyoto Ryokan Gion SanoGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Laundry
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- Japanese
House rulesKyoto Ryokan Gion Sano takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-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 needs to be paid at the property.
FAQs about Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
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Check-in at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano is 1.7 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano include:
- Single
- Twin
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Holiday Home
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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
