Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
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Hotel Highlights
Welcome to the delightful Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano, where tradition meets comfort in the heart of the enchanting city of Kyoto! Nestled just 2mi from the city center, this charming ryokan offers a wonderful escape for travelers seeking a taste of Japan's rich cultural heritage. With prices starting from just $180, you can indulge in a unique stay that boasts modern amenities wrapped in the warm ambiance of Japanese hospitality.
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1 Twin Bed
Deluxe, Twin
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Japanese Style
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Townhouse, 3 Bedroom
Flat-screen TV
Dryer
Refrigerator
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At Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano, you'll enjoy complimentary wifi to keep you connected and air conditioning to keep you cool during those warm Japanese summers. Each room is non-smoking and comes equipped with free toiletries, ensuring a cozy and refreshing retreat after exploring the city's many historical wonders. And for those desiring a little extra relaxation, massage services are available for an additional charge – the perfect way to unwind after a day of adventure!
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Experience the Best
Join the ranks of approximately 347 happy guests who have left raving reviews about their experiences at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano! Located at 504 Washio-Cho, Gion-Shimogawara, Higashiyama-Ku, prepare to be charmed by the beautiful surroundings and the warm embrace of tradition. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience Kyoto in style!
Plan Your Stay
Plan Your Stay
When stepping inside Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano, you’ll be greeted by the warm charm of authentic Japanese design, adorned with tatami mats and shoji screens. The ryokan offers a variety of room options, catering to couples seeking a romantic escape or families looking to share unforgettable memories. Choose from cozy singles to spacious quadruple and sextuple rooms that provide a delightful blend of comfort and tradition. With signature Japanese-style beds, each room invites tranquility, ensuring a restful sleep after a day filled with exploration.
The hosts, the unlimited bottled water, the tea and coffee as well as multiple snacks. Also, daily, one came back to fresh fruit cut up and stored in the refrigerator. This was our first trip to Japan and we will have been here for 2 weeks. In retrospect, I realize just how expensive fruit is here and the snacks add up. All this was complementary here. We had an atypical situation where various kids joined us at different times … this did not faze the hosts at all. They were gracious and kind. And then the Maiko (geishas in training) show was outstanding. Not only did they again provide complementary sake and snacks, but I found out from a guide that it is rare for a Maiko to go to anyone ‘s house unless it is an old, established relationship. From the humility and interactions with our hosts, one would never guess their status. Other reviews had posted about curfew … there isn’t one. The front desk is open till 11pm. After this, they have a way to come in a different way. We had a quadruple room which was spacious and comfortable. We also had an en suite bathroom which was remarkably useful esp at night. Sadly, we left here to go to another local Ryokan for traditional meal; well it was a mistake. I recommend kyoto ryokan Gion Sano unreservedly.
Parul
The hotel was in the middle of a beautiful street in Gion district. Coming out and walking around was so tranquil and peaceful with old style Kyoto homes. The property itself was super cute and clean. The best part was the on-site doggies that greeted you with lots of kisses. They had a maiko performance on Saturday for the guests of the hotel. We were able to interact with the performer, played games, danced and there was even karaoke! The staff would provide amazing fruits and snacks everyday. They have a massage chair if you are tired of all the walking and the best perk is that they did our laundry while we were out exploring. The staff were super sweet and though communication was a little challenge we always managed to get everything answered using apps on our phone. We usually stay in 4-5 star hotels but the dogs on site convinced me to stay here and I have to say this hotel was a better experience than any 5 star hotel we have stayed in. I would 100% recommend this place for couples, singles and friends traveling to Kyoto. We were so sad to leave this place but hope we can come back and stay here again.
Diana
I am so glad I chose to stay here. It was easy to get to via a bus from the train station and it's perfectly near all the major Gion sights. The family who own the hotel are welcoming and helpful and made my stay very comfortable. I could wake up at 5.30am visit a few places before the crowds of tourists arrived and then come back to the hotel for a nap, breakfast and a shower before heading out again. They leave little snacks for dessert and breakfast in the fridge and also fruit, which was a lovely touch. The room was huge and so was the bathroom. Ok the decor doesn't match and its kind of corny but the bed was so comfortable and they provide PJs, Toothbrush etc plus there is a kettle, fridge and TV in your room and a microwave, little oven and snacks you can help your self to in the hallway. One night they had a free Geisha performance with complimentary drinks in the downstairs lounge room. I would stay hear again in a heartbeat.
Meg
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, bringing sliced fruit each day to my room. I truly felt so well cared for. Additionally, they offer free laundry service (provided you bring it to them before 9:30 pm), and they handled my clothing with such care. I didn't have to worry about returning within a certain period of time to move my clothes into the dryer, and I knew my items were in good hands. Additionally, the location is on a serene and peaceful street that is very quiet. I appreciated the nice atmosphere of the surrounding environment and enjoyed that this ryokan was just a 5 minute walk from Yasaka Pagoda, Maruyama Park and a short distance away from Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka.
Megan
We absolutely loved our five-day stay here! The location couldn't be better, each night. We walked back to our hotel through the Yasaka Shrine. The shrine and the district at night was magical and quiet. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The amenities couldn't have been better. Our son loved the dogs and played with them each morning before we left and when we got home from the day. The staff were so accommodating and would go seek out the dogs to bring them to him each night. One night, they brought in a Maiko to do a performance. She danced and taught us traditional Japanese games, we had such a great time! It was an unexpected surprise but ended up being the highlight of our trip. Thank you to everyone at Ryokan Gion Sion, we had a lovely stay.
Jessica
The hosts, the unlimited bottled water, the tea and coffee as well as multiple snacks. Also, daily, one came back to fresh fruit cut up and stored in the refrigerator. This was our first trip to Japan and we will have been here for 2 weeks. In retrospect, I realize just how expensive fruit is here and the snacks add up. All this was complementary here. We had an atypical situation where various kids joined us at different times … this did not faze the hosts at all. They were gracious and kind. And then the Maiko (geishas in training) show was outstanding. Not only did they again provide complementary sake and snacks, but I found out from a guide that it is rare for a Maiko to go to anyone ‘s house unless it is an old, established relationship. From the humility and interactions with our hosts, one would never guess their status. Other reviews had posted about curfew … there isn’t one. The front desk is open till 11pm. After this, they have a way to come in a different way. We had a quadruple room which was spacious and comfortable. We also had an en suite bathroom which was remarkably useful esp at night. Sadly, we left here to go to another local Ryokan for traditional meal; well it was a mistake. I recommend kyoto ryokan Gion Sano unreservedly.
Parul
The hotel was in the middle of a beautiful street in Gion district. Coming out and walking around was so tranquil and peaceful with old style Kyoto homes. The property itself was super cute and clean. The best part was the on-site doggies that greeted you with lots of kisses. They had a maiko performance on Saturday for the guests of the hotel. We were able to interact with the performer, played games, danced and there was even karaoke! The staff would provide amazing fruits and snacks everyday. They have a massage chair if you are tired of all the walking and the best perk is that they did our laundry while we were out exploring. The staff were super sweet and though communication was a little challenge we always managed to get everything answered using apps on our phone. We usually stay in 4-5 star hotels but the dogs on site convinced me to stay here and I have to say this hotel was a better experience than any 5 star hotel we have stayed in. I would 100% recommend this place for couples, singles and friends traveling to Kyoto. We were so sad to leave this place but hope we can come back and stay here again.
Diana
I am so glad I chose to stay here. It was easy to get to via a bus from the train station and it's perfectly near all the major Gion sights. The family who own the hotel are welcoming and helpful and made my stay very comfortable. I could wake up at 5.30am visit a few places before the crowds of tourists arrived and then come back to the hotel for a nap, breakfast and a shower before heading out again. They leave little snacks for dessert and breakfast in the fridge and also fruit, which was a lovely touch. The room was huge and so was the bathroom. Ok the decor doesn't match and its kind of corny but the bed was so comfortable and they provide PJs, Toothbrush etc plus there is a kettle, fridge and TV in your room and a microwave, little oven and snacks you can help your self to in the hallway. One night they had a free Geisha performance with complimentary drinks in the downstairs lounge room. I would stay hear again in a heartbeat.
Meg
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, bringing sliced fruit each day to my room. I truly felt so well cared for. Additionally, they offer free laundry service (provided you bring it to them before 9:30 pm), and they handled my clothing with such care. I didn't have to worry about returning within a certain period of time to move my clothes into the dryer, and I knew my items were in good hands. Additionally, the location is on a serene and peaceful street that is very quiet. I appreciated the nice atmosphere of the surrounding environment and enjoyed that this ryokan was just a 5 minute walk from Yasaka Pagoda, Maruyama Park and a short distance away from Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka.
Megan
We absolutely loved our five-day stay here! The location couldn't be better, each night. We walked back to our hotel through the Yasaka Shrine. The shrine and the district at night was magical and quiet. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The amenities couldn't have been better. Our son loved the dogs and played with them each morning before we left and when we got home from the day. The staff were so accommodating and would go seek out the dogs to bring them to him each night. One night, they brought in a Maiko to do a performance. She danced and taught us traditional Japanese games, we had such a great time! It was an unexpected surprise but ended up being the highlight of our trip. Thank you to everyone at Ryokan Gion Sion, we had a lovely stay.
Jessica
The hosts, the unlimited bottled water, the tea and coffee as well as multiple snacks. Also, daily, one came back to fresh fruit cut up and stored in the refrigerator. This was our first trip to Japan and we will have been here for 2 weeks. In retrospect, I realize just how expensive fruit is here and the snacks add up. All this was complementary here. We had an atypical situation where various kids joined us at different times … this did not faze the hosts at all. They were gracious and kind. And then the Maiko (geishas in training) show was outstanding. Not only did they again provide complementary sake and snacks, but I found out from a guide that it is rare for a Maiko to go to anyone ‘s house unless it is an old, established relationship. From the humility and interactions with our hosts, one would never guess their status. Other reviews had posted about curfew … there isn’t one. The front desk is open till 11pm. After this, they have a way to come in a different way. We had a quadruple room which was spacious and comfortable. We also had an en suite bathroom which was remarkably useful esp at night. Sadly, we left here to go to another local Ryokan for traditional meal; well it was a mistake. I recommend kyoto ryokan Gion Sano unreservedly.
Parul
The hotel was in the middle of a beautiful street in Gion district. Coming out and walking around was so tranquil and peaceful with old style Kyoto homes. The property itself was super cute and clean. The best part was the on-site doggies that greeted you with lots of kisses. They had a maiko performance on Saturday for the guests of the hotel. We were able to interact with the performer, played games, danced and there was even karaoke! The staff would provide amazing fruits and snacks everyday. They have a massage chair if you are tired of all the walking and the best perk is that they did our laundry while we were out exploring. The staff were super sweet and though communication was a little challenge we always managed to get everything answered using apps on our phone. We usually stay in 4-5 star hotels but the dogs on site convinced me to stay here and I have to say this hotel was a better experience than any 5 star hotel we have stayed in. I would 100% recommend this place for couples, singles and friends traveling to Kyoto. We were so sad to leave this place but hope we can come back and stay here again.
Diana
I am so glad I chose to stay here. It was easy to get to via a bus from the train station and it's perfectly near all the major Gion sights. The family who own the hotel are welcoming and helpful and made my stay very comfortable. I could wake up at 5.30am visit a few places before the crowds of tourists arrived and then come back to the hotel for a nap, breakfast and a shower before heading out again. They leave little snacks for dessert and breakfast in the fridge and also fruit, which was a lovely touch. The room was huge and so was the bathroom. Ok the decor doesn't match and its kind of corny but the bed was so comfortable and they provide PJs, Toothbrush etc plus there is a kettle, fridge and TV in your room and a microwave, little oven and snacks you can help your self to in the hallway. One night they had a free Geisha performance with complimentary drinks in the downstairs lounge room. I would stay hear again in a heartbeat.
Meg
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, bringing sliced fruit each day to my room. I truly felt so well cared for. Additionally, they offer free laundry service (provided you bring it to them before 9:30 pm), and they handled my clothing with such care. I didn't have to worry about returning within a certain period of time to move my clothes into the dryer, and I knew my items were in good hands. Additionally, the location is on a serene and peaceful street that is very quiet. I appreciated the nice atmosphere of the surrounding environment and enjoyed that this ryokan was just a 5 minute walk from Yasaka Pagoda, Maruyama Park and a short distance away from Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka.
Megan
We absolutely loved our five-day stay here! The location couldn't be better, each night. We walked back to our hotel through the Yasaka Shrine. The shrine and the district at night was magical and quiet. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The amenities couldn't have been better. Our son loved the dogs and played with them each morning before we left and when we got home from the day. The staff were so accommodating and would go seek out the dogs to bring them to him each night. One night, they brought in a Maiko to do a performance. She danced and taught us traditional Japanese games, we had such a great time! It was an unexpected surprise but ended up being the highlight of our trip. Thank you to everyone at Ryokan Gion Sion, we had a lovely stay.
Jessica