Ryokan Gion Hatanaka
605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion Yasaka Jinjya Minamimon Mae , Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 812 reviews)
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*8.9* Gion District: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
*8.9* Kodai-ji: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)
*8.6* Yasaka Shrine: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)
*8.4* Maruyama Park: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)
Gion Hatanaka This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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One of our best sellers in Kyoto! Just a short stroll from the picturesque Gion district, Gion Hatanaka features traditional Japanese accommodations and a spacious public bath overlooking a zen garden. Free WiFi is available. The property offers in-room Japanese kaiseki multi-course dinner with seasonal local dishes including fresh seafood.
The spacious rooms at Gion Hatanaka feature large windows. They come with a flat-screen TV, a seating area and an private bathroom with bathtub.
Guests can enjoy relaxing massages in their room, and with an advance reservation, the hotel arranges Japanese Geisha dance performances and Kyoto tours.
The ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and a 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kyoto Station is a 15-minute drive away. Kawaramachi Train Station is a 10-minute walk.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!
Breakfast Info
Asian
Good Coffee!
Parking Available On Site
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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Closest Landmarks
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Yasaka Shrine0.1 miles
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Ishibe Alley0.2 miles
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Maruyama Park0.2 miles
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Kodai-ji0.2 miles
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Hanamikoji Street0.2 miles
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Gion District0.3 miles
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Chion-in Temple0.4 miles
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Gion Shijo Station0.4 miles
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Shoren-in Temple0.4 miles
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Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka0.4 miles
Restaurants & Markets
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Fresco Supermarket0.2 miles
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STARBUCKS Cafe/Bar0.2 miles
Natural Beauty
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Kamo River River0.5 miles
Closest Airports
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Itami Airport24.4 miles
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Kobe Airport40.5 miles
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Kansai International Airport49.5 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto0.5 miles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple0.6 miles
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Heian Shrine1 miles
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Sanjusangen-do Temple1.1 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum1.2 miles
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Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple1.3 miles
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Kyoto Station1.7 miles
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Imperial Palace1.8 miles
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Tofuku-ji Temple1.8 miles
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Nijo Castle2 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The most friendly staff members made our stay so enjoyable. Onsen was spacious, rooms were clean, our person was absolutely lovely. Proximity to everything wor...”
Canada“The location is perfect, right by the Yasaka Shrine, in between Higashiyama and the old streets of Gion. On Fridays, they organize a dinner party with a geisha ...”
Singapore“10 out of 10, I would definitely return here if I visit Kyoto again, no second thoughts! I only stayed for a night, but I was impressed with everything. The foo...”
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Facilities of Gion Hatanaka Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 3000 per day.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Full-body massage
- Bathhouse
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Gift shop
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Gion Hatanaka accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Guests arriving after check-in hours (19:00) must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show.
If you wish to check-out before 08:00, please inform the property in advance.
Child rates are applicable to children 1 years and older.
Please note that dinner is not served after 19:30, even upon reservation. Breakfast is only provided from 07:30 until 09:00.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast at the property must make a reservation at least 3 days in advance.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room, at the time of booking.
Japanese Geisha dance performances are only available with an advance reservation. For more information, please contact the hotel directly.
Any reservation made for the restaurant Ryoutei through the property cannot be canceled and 100% of the total price will be charged in case of no-show or cancelation.
Please note, dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated at this property. Please contact the property directly for details.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Smartline Group for DinersClub will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.
