Gion Ryokan Karaku
Ryokan in Kyoto
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this ryokan rental
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a bidet. Other amenities include towels, slippers, an electric kettle, and a desk.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
TV
Map of Kyoto
Available Rooms
Standard Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 323 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 431 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
2.5
Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
2.5
Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.
2.5
Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
2.5
Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
5.0
Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
5.0
Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
1.5
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.
1.5
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.
5.0
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 .
5.0
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 .
4.0
Good location
4.0
Good location
3.0
The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website
3.0
The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website
2.0
Not even close to worth the money. The food was so pretentious it was barely edible—they used Tokyo dashi and not Kyoto dashi on the overcooked rice? At least get one thing right! The only good news, it’s in Kyoto and that place is amazing. Stay literally anywhere else and eat the food from the million and one small businesses.
2.0
Not even close to worth the money. The food was so pretentious it was barely edible—they used Tokyo dashi and not Kyoto dashi on the overcooked rice? At least get one thing right! The only good news, it’s in Kyoto and that place is amazing. Stay literally anywhere else and eat the food from the million and one small businesses.
4.0
Great place to stay in the goon area
4.0
Great place to stay in the goon area
5.0
The room was very clean and well kept.
5.0
The room was very clean and well kept.
5.0
This was our first stay at a Ryokan. The service from the staff was amazing. The manager greeted us for the set breakfast that we booked with the room. He greeted us with a big smile and nothing was a ‘no.’ The breakfast was a special traditional Japanese set breakfast in the tatami dining room. Later he helped call a taxi for us after our time of shopping and sightseeing around the Giovanni district of Kyoto. A very memorable experience at Gion.
5.0
This was our first stay at a Ryokan. The service from the staff was amazing. The manager greeted us for the set breakfast that we booked with the room. He greeted us with a big smile and nothing was a ‘no.’ The breakfast was a special traditional Japanese set breakfast in the tatami dining room. Later he helped call a taxi for us after our time of shopping and sightseeing around the Giovanni district of Kyoto. A very memorable experience at Gion.
5.0
Excellent food and excellent service.
5.0
Excellent food and excellent service.
5.0
Traditional inn , great experience. Close to a lot of sites
5.0
Traditional inn , great experience. Close to a lot of sites
5.0
The service was excellent, the room was spotless, the beds were comfortable and both breakfasts were delicious.
At one point, we called for a taxi but it was running late. Someone from the front desk came down to the road to help us hail a different taxi to help us catch our train. I highly recommend and plan on staying here my next time in Kyoto.
5.0
The service was excellent, the room was spotless, the beds were comfortable and both breakfasts were delicious.
At one point, we called for a taxi but it was running late. Someone from the front desk came down to the road to help us hail a different taxi to help us catch our train. I highly recommend and plan on staying here my next time in Kyoto.
5.0
Four of us stayed for one night only at Gion Ryokan Karaku ( half board) The Kaiseki dinner was amazing! Beautiful presentation of food and staff were very attentive.
The location of Gion Ryokan Karaku is very central. Just a couple of minutes away from Yatasa Shrine and an easy 15 minutes walk to Kiyomizu Dera temple.
We would recommend this Ryokan to anyone who enjoys good food and service
5.0
Four of us stayed for one night only at Gion Ryokan Karaku ( half board) The Kaiseki dinner was amazing! Beautiful presentation of food and staff were very attentive.
The location of Gion Ryokan Karaku is very central. Just a couple of minutes away from Yatasa Shrine and an easy 15 minutes walk to Kiyomizu Dera temple.
We would recommend this Ryokan to anyone who enjoys good food and service
5.0
Excellent location! Will come back again! The traditional breakfast set was delicious!
5.0
Excellent location! Will come back again! The traditional breakfast set was delicious!
5.0
The staff went above and beyond to answer questions and make us feel like royalty.
3.0
The building and the rooms don’t have much character. The food was pretty good. The location is great: It’s very close to Shijo Kawaramachi and Gion. If you’re looking for authentic Japanese experience, I would pick a different place - a more traditional ryokan. There’s no public bath either. The staff was nice.
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 $416 above the average.
Is parking included with this ryokan?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gion Ryokan Karaku. 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 Gion Ryokan Karaku pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gion Ryokan Karaku?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and tv.
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