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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Furkan
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“Exceptional service! Staff extremely welcoming and ready to help with anything.” - Kristine
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“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“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“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“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“The family that runs Gion Sano were so friendly and helpful and we loved their adorable dogs!”
- Conor United States“An amazing stay! Everyone was so nice and helpful. They even put on a free amazing traditional Maiko show.”
Brandi United States“The staff was super friendly. Everyday we were provided fresh fruits and pastries. They did our laundry on our last night. They were extremely friendly and the dogs were the perfect touch!”
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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.
The fine print
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.
