Gion Ryokan Karaku

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

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

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

9.2

Outstanding(184 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

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

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 377 ft²

Sleeps 6

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

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 323 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

2 Single • 377 ft²

Sleeps 5

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

$$$$

Gion Ryokan Karaku

$$$$

9.2

Outstanding(184 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 377 ft²

Sleeps 6

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

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 323 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

2 Single • 377 ft²

Sleeps 5

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

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(184 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

Great facilities friendly staff. Only a minor issue was the restaurant closed early.

5.0

Aug 2024

Very authentic. Amazing breakfast. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Aug 2024

Staff was very helpful and accommodating!

10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Aug 2024

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.

3.0

Jul 2024

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.

10.0

Jul 2024

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 .

8.0

Jun 2024

Good location

6.0

Jun 2024

The location is good. Staff were polite. Food looked good but average quality and was not served in rooms like stated on website

4.0

Jun 2024

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.

8.0

Jun 2024

Great place to stay in the goon area

10.0

Jun 2024

The room was very clean and well kept.

10.0

Jun 2024

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.

10.0

Jun 2024

Excellent food and excellent service.

10.0

Jun 2024

Traditional inn , great experience. Close to a lot of sites

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

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

10.0

May 2024

Excellent location! Will come back again! The traditional breakfast set was delicious!

10.0

May 2024

The staff went above and beyond to answer questions and make us feel like royalty.

6.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

Excellent hosts. Rooms very clean and well maintained. You need to be comfortable sleeping on tatami mat floor on a futon but it was part of the experience in visiting Japan for us. We did not try the food as we wanted to explore the cuisine in the town. Great location that was walkable to many sites and the shopping district and easily accessible to transit.

4.0

Apr 2024

Clean and good location

4.0

Apr 2024

Absolutely loved the bathing room! My partner typically doesn’t take baths but using the Japanese method of shower first then bath has completely changed his mind! The tub is big and the perfect size for relaxing, and the bathing supplies smelled great. We felt so relaxed and always had a great night’s sleep! We also enjoyed the Yukata provided and the simplicity of the room. Overall we felt very relaxed and enjoyed our time! The only issue was the air, our room was nice and cool the first night and then the following nights we had to sleep with the windows open. Not a big deal because it’s early spring so still fairly cool at night and no bugs, but I can’t imagine if we stayed during summer!

6.0

Apr 2024

A simple ryokan with great location. Mr Damodar at front desk was very courteous and helpful. Nice, clean and basic property, though nothing luxurious, had some WiFi issues in the room we had.

8.0

Apr 2024

Great staff and cute Hotel. More authentic than originally thought. Thank you!!!

10.0

Apr 2024

Outstanding service, staff are amazing. Clean boutique accommodation. Will definitely stay here next time we are in Kyoto. Highly recommend it.

10.0

Mar 2024

We had an amazing experience at the Ryokan Karaku. The room was big and in excellent conditions, breakfast was superb and the staff was super attentive. Walking distance from Gion and Ponto-chō. Definitely recommended.

10.0

Mar 2024

This was my favorite hotel we stayed at in Japan. The staff was super helpful and attentive. We booked the room with a large bathtub and sitting room. Our family of 4 fit just fine. The futons were really comfy. Our room was clean. I was really happy with the location. It is next door to a big shrine that lights up beautifully at night. It is walking distance from many temples, shrines, and historic Kyoto landmarks. We plan to book this hotel on our next trip and I plan to stay longer.

10.0

Mar 2024

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food, great location, with walk-out-the-door access to sightseeing, shopping, or more food while also being nicely tucked away from the Main Street.

10.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful location, property, staff and food!

6.0

Feb 2024

Average ryokan. Quiet part of Gion. It was clean and the staff were polite.

10.0

Feb 2024

Wonderful stay, excellent service, and the soaking tub with views in our suite room was so relaxing! Highly recommended for a ryokan stay while in Kyoto. Quick walk to nearby shrines and temples, and strolling through Ninenzaka streets.

10.0

Feb 2024

This property is in a great location - you can easily walk to many shrines, Gion and the subway stations. Public transport is very good for getting to all sites. I thought the dinner option was a bit pricey. I really enjoyed my stay and would return.

10.0

Feb 2024

Tatami was a wonderful first experience

5.0

Jan 2024

Super excellent location, room, breakfast.

10.0

Dec 2023

Conveniently located in the heart of the historical area Gion. We were walking distance to Yasaka shrine, Kodaji Temple, and a short hike to Kiyomizu-dera. The ryokan is spotless and service is excellent. Would definitely stay here again.

10.0

Nov 2023

Great location and attentive staff. Nice room. Recommended.

6.0

Nov 2023

Fantastic location

5.0

Nov 2023

This ryokan exceeded our expectations! We stayed 2 nights in the karaku room with the bath tub which was a large room. We slept like rocks after long days in Kyoto. I would not hesitate for a second to stay here again. Next time we will do the kaiseki dinner. The staff was extremely polished and professional. So courteous and caring. An absolutely immaculate ryokan!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $150 per night. This rental is $374 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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Gion Ryokan Karaku

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

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 Gion Ryokan Karaku pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

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