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Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5 star property

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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499 Minamigawa Gionmachi,Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shijo Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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About this property

Gion Ryokan Karaku

3.5-star ryokan in Gion
Self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and gift shops/newsstands are available at this smoke-free ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front-desk safe, a ballroom, and a vending machine are onsite.
Gion Ryokan Karaku offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Gion Ryokan Karaku features a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a front-desk safe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Gion Ryokan Karaku is a smoke-free property.

Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,630 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3630 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 Karaku
Gion Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Ryokan Karaku
Karaku
Gion Ryokan Karaku Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan
Gion Ryokan Karaku Ryokan Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

diego

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional bathrooms and clean installations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Amazing experience for this type of hotels. Breakfast and staff were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, helpful staff & thoughtful. Quiet & peaceful room. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ryokan and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great for sight seeing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Omakase, make sure you dont skip this!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts outdid themselves. Kudos
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manchan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The authentic feel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gion Karaku was by far our best stay in Japan. The property is very well located in the heart of Gion, it is well managed. Badal took wonderful care of us throughout. The rooms are clean, modern and well supplied. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great e perienc3 staying in the ryokan and having a kaiseki dinner. The staff are so helpful. The ambience was great and it is centrally located in the Gion district.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amer, Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at Karaku. Very nice Ryokan style hotel, but we opted for the Western style beds which was great. Very nice and friendly staff and a great Japanese breakfast every morning. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It does not worth the money. I mean this is a nice hotel if you want to experience the Japanese traditional style, however the hotel is a bit old and the price is not worth of what you get. Old amenities, old bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Fleetwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan is in an excellent area- very convenient to temples , restaurants. The staff is the most courteous and helpful staff I have ever met and we travel quite a bit . We stayed as a family of 4 very comfortably in a traditional room . When we return to Kyoto we will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024