Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(345 Ratings)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this ryokan rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Bathroom

2 Futon • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 Futon • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Triple Room with Bathroom

3 Futon • 312 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Quadruple Room with Bathroom

4 Futon • 473 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(345 Ratings)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Bathroom

2 Futon • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Twin Room

2 Futon • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room with Bathroom

3 Futon • 312 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room with Bathroom

4 Futon • 473 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(345 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Tres bone experience d une maison traditionnelle

Les hotes

Rien

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Vollumfänglich hervorragend

Unglaublich herzliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Ausserdem sind alle denkbaren Annehmlichkeiten vorhanden wie Snacks und Getränke, Wäschewaschmöglichkeit und vieles mehr. Absolut anzuraten, hier zu übernachten!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Hospitable and comfortable stay

Everything was clean and room service received every day without asking. Very hospitable staff and liked that they organised a traditional activity.

A bit far to walk to the train station.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Best place to stay in Kyoto!!

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.

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5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Staff are super nice people. They are very generalize and kind!

I cannot find anything.

0.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Owner threatened & Ruined our stay. We had to leave in the middle of the night with 3 kids. Unsafe.

Liked nothing about this place. This place is horrible and the Owners have got no sense of hospitality.

I am just putting out complaint in writing after our phone conversation. We had a horrible experience at Kyoto Gion Sano Ryoken accommodation. The old owner literally told us he is going to hurt us if we don’t pay money and will throw us out in the middle of the night not caring that we had 3 children in the group. We felt terrified after he became loud and aggressive towards us and even shouted on my wife. He started to thump the table in front of him threatening to throw us all out in the middle of the night. We left in The middle of the night so we don’t have to see him again. We made a booking for Crowne Plaza and left straight after confirmation. Please consider this a strong complaint for the actions of this man. He was upset because he first charged us for kids 29400 Yen when in our booking it clearly states that kids under 11 years are free. He got really upset when we showed him the booking and refunded at that point. So we went out and when we came back around 11 PM he was waiting and was really angry and demanded we pay him or something bad will happen to us. He produced a typed english letter saying we have booked through an agent and this booking was not made through booking.com. I would like to request you to cancel his memberships with booking.com and refund our money we paid at the property as well as compensate us for the tragic experience we had on our holiday which ruined our experience.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Highly recommended, excellent

This was such a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, an excellent location. The highlight was the staff, so friendly and warm. They took care of everything, and stocked our room with fruits and food. They took care of all our needs. And there were two very friendly dogs.

Everything was fine.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Felt like home, if home was a ryokan. :)

All the rave reviews are true: It felt like home away from home. We felt truly taken care of. The owners were so so so kind. The dogs were adorable. The futons were incredibly comfy. The room was clean and spacious and smelled like Tatami. We had the twin deluxe room which had a nice little view of the streets outside. Location was just close enough to Gion center to be convinient but quiet. The owners don't speak much English, but that's completely fair since I don't speak much Japanese. 😁 They were very patient with translation apps and went above and beyond to help us with whatever we needed. They helped us so kindly with our food needs. We rented bikes for two days and were able to park them overnight at the ryokan after calling ahead. What else... The yukata provided were crisp and clean. We wish we could have stayed for longer. I cannot say enough nice things about this ryokan.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Staff were extremely helpful, the room was big, the futons comfy. Lovely big dogs were a big hit.

It would have been great to have a full breakfast included.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

This place is a gem! The family that runs this Ryokan is so sweet and welcoming. None of us wanted to leave.

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Gorgeous Ryokan, lovely hosts, and beautiful location. Didn't want to leave!!!!

The location is lovely, the hosts are so kind, and there were two absolutely beautiful dogs that made our stay even most positive.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Wonderful ryokan! Love,y

The staff was super sweet and they always left pastries and goodies in our room. They also arrange to have you meet a maiko (Geiko or geisha in training) and we really enjoyed that. They also had wonderful dogs at the property, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was our favorite place to stay in Japan. We would definitely stay there again.

Nothing we didn’t like— we loved it!

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Great value for an exceptionally central location. Staff wonderful; hotel a bit dated.

Great value, clean, quiet, and great location. Walking distance to many sights. Bonus of seeing a Maiko performance at hotel as well! Staff is exceptionally sweet.

"Well-loved" (dated), including a smell (from cooking maybe?) throughout the hotel.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Our hosts were the friendliest people I’ve met who were super-accommodating and felt like family, including a few of the

It’s very cute, calming, and well-put together. The tanuki statue in the front put a smile on my face. It definitely felt like a warm welcome from Japan.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Incredible location. Temples, restaurants,boutiques, walking distant

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful place and location

Had a beautiful stay and experience at this lovely Ryokan. The owners and staff are very friendly and go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Rooms are very clean and I loved the setup. Beds are super comfortable. Really appreciated all the kindness and hospitality during our stay. They have two handsome and calm dogs that we absolutely loved! We had a Maiko performance one night which was very nice. Location is perfect in Gion and walking distance to a lot of attractions and shopping. Very close to Public transport as well. Overall we had an amazing stay here and we are definitely coming back to stay here next time we are in Kyoto 🥰

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

I had such a great time staying at the Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano! The ryokan is really well located. The staff is very welcoming, the bed was very comfortable and overall the set up of the room was excellent!!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

The service of the staff and owner were wonderful, I would say it was the very BEST I have ever had. The hotel is in perfect location, just 3 mins away from the main temples and traditional Gion shopping area. The room is very spacious, expecially compare to the photos, we are a family of 4 (all grownups) and were a bit worried about the size of the room before booking, but actually it it much more bigger, with a spacious living room and a big bedroom. The snacks and fruits provided when we come back everyday was warmhearted. And the room was clean and the tatami+ blanket was comfortable. Would stay again next time in Kyoto.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

My stay was memorable and wonderful.

All the breakfast given was delicious and fresh. Location is wonderful, it is in middle of Gion district. Room is amazing, and it is a great experience. Staff is friendly and very welcoming, and they have two wonderful dogs that are on the location. They also offer free laundry service which is very helpful.

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5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Exceptional

The hosts and staff were so kind, happy to help and polite and friendly. The room was immaculate and we came home to treats like fruit and pastries. Language was never a concern. The location was perfect. Walking distance to downtown, Gion and many sights. Trains and buses close too. We loved the area. Stay here! You won’t regret it.

Nothing at all. Couldn’t have been better.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Absolutely enjoyable, certainly return for the convenience, comfort, warmth and friendship.

The owners of this property were very helpful in allowing us to check in early when the room is ready, serving welcome fruits and drinks pleasantly, even helped mend my shoe sole with super glue ! Love their ever friendly 4 dogs (Leo, Gion, Tora and I can't rem the last), approachable and adds to the memorable experience for myself as a dog lover. My stay also happened to be a wed night which coincided with the Maiko performance at 830pm, with beer/tea and peanuts served. Truly cultural experience when we gained an insight on what the training and job of Maiko entails. Short walk to Qing shui shi shrine , and 3 min walk to Main Street with many dining options.

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FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $166 per night. This rental is $17 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Twin Room with Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room

Triple Room with Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Bathroom

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Twin Room with Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room

Triple Room with Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano?

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