Name: Gion Hatanaka
Address: 605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion Yasaka Jinjya Minamimon Mae , Japan, Higashiyama-ku Gion Yasaka Jinjya Minamimon Mae, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Rating: 9.0

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Ryokan Gion Hatanaka

605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion Yasaka Jinjya Minamimon Mae , Japan – Excellent location – show map

The facilities were great and there was great attention to detail around all of the facilities, including the onsen, which was nice. We opted for the breakfast which was great and quite filling.

Nate

United States of America

Amazing ryokan experience. Very accommodating even with our kids (age 7 and 8). Recommend highly!!!

Andrew

United States of America

Very attentive staff. Authentic traditional atmosphere. Our personal attendant was very sweet and helpful.

Lisa

United States of America

The meals were absolutely amazing. The dinner was classic Kyoto Kaiseki and it was a multi course indulgence. Excellent location, literally right next to Yasaka Shrine.

Patrick

United States of America

the ladies who served us dinner and breakfast were lovely, really sweet and gracious.

Louise

United States of America

The kaiseki meal and breakfast were amazing! Super spacious and comfortable room. Loved the onsen.

Carol

United States of America

The customer service was exceptional from the moment that we arrived at the property. The room was very spacious, and the staff was extremely friendly. The dinner and breakfast were extremely well thought out, and they made sure to address any dietary restrictions as best as they could. The overall hospitality was top notch, and the best way to wrap up our time in Kyoto.

Kim

United States of America

It was a very nice and complete Japanese traditional experience. The full traditional japanese dinner and breakfast was great. We also liked to experience the public onsen available in the ryokan. The ryokan is forign friendly, they have instructions for wearing a yukata correctly and on how to use the public onsen. We felt very comfortable, It was a great experience

Pam

Mexico

Great to experience a Ryoken for the first time. Very well organized and super friendly and efficient staff. The evening meal served in our room was the highlight of our stay. It was a fantastic cultural experience. The public bath was also something one has to experience in your lifetime. never experienced anything like it before. The facilities are very clean and the bath warm and relaxing with a wonderful view of the enclosed garden from a full bath width panoramic window. The location is very well served by the Kyoto bus system but we found we walked into Gion and and around the area in general just to get a full immersion into all the small side streets and alleys.

Paul

United States of America

We loved our stay at Gion Hatanaka. Fuki was such a wonderful room attendant.... she answered ALL of our questions and made our stay fantastic!!

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United States of America

What guests loved the most:
“The facilities were great and there was great attention to detail around all of the facilities, including the onsen, which was nice. We opted for the breakfast which was great and quite filling.”

Nate United States of America
“Amazing ryokan experience. Very accommodating even with our kids (age 7 and 8). Recommend highly!!!”

Andrew United States of America
“Very attentive staff. Authentic traditional atmosphere. Our personal attendant was very sweet and helpful.”

Lisa United States of America
“The meals were absolutely amazing. The dinner was classic Kyoto Kaiseki and it was a multi course indulgence. Excellent location, literally right next to Yasaka Shrine.”

Patrick United States of America
“the ladies who served us dinner and breakfast were lovely, really sweet and gracious.”

Louise United States of America
“The kaiseki meal and breakfast were amazing! Super spacious and comfortable room. Loved the onsen.”

Carol United States of America
“The customer service was exceptional from the moment that we arrived at the property. The room was very spacious, and the staff was extremely friendly.”

Kim United States of America
“It was a very nice and complete Japanese traditional experience. The full traditional japanese dinner and breakfast was great. We also liked to experience the public onsen available in the ryokan.”

Pam Mexico
“Great to experience a Ryoken for the first time. Very well organized and super friendly and efficient staff. The evening meal served in our room was the highlight of our stay.”

Paul United States of America
“We loved our stay at Gion Hatanaka. Fuki was such a wonderful room attendant.... she answered ALL of our questions and made our stay fantastic!!”

The United States of America

Categories:

Staff9.4
Facilities9.0
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.1
Value for money7.9
Location 9.4
Free WiFi8.4

High score for Kyoto

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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 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 9.4!

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Hi. Do you accept solo female travellers? Do you allow tattoos in public onsen? Is kaiseki dinner included in the price? Thank you for your help.

Yes, we accept solo travelers depending on the day. And also it depends on the plan whether meals are included or not.

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Asked about: Japanese-Style Triple Room • Answered on July 23, 2020
What time are the communal baths available?

16:00- 01:00, and 6:00-10:00

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Answered on September 7, 2019
Do you have onsen ?

Thank you very much for the inquiry. We are afraid that we do not have a onsen, but the inside public bathroom. Also a private inside bathroom, not onsen, in a room is available.

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Answered on July 12, 2021
Hello...How far in advance do you take reservations?

We accept reservation in 1 year prior.

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Answered on February 23, 2020
What time is the breakfast?

You could start having breakfast between 7:30 and 9:00. It is served in guest room.

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Answered on October 31, 2019
What time do I have to arrive for dinner?

Dinner time: 17:30-19:30 You could set time to start. Since it is served in your room, it is cancelled if you are late for 19:30.

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Answered on September 7, 2019
Can I book Keiseki dinner in the room for Saturday 7th March

Please ask us your booking admin or inquire to Gion Hatanaka directly. It is required to pay the fee in advance.

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Answered on March 1, 2020
Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?

We do not accept these request: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, fish, seafood allergy, and free of alcohol. Since we use fish, seafood, soy sauce for almost all of dishes, it is impossible for us to accept. Please let us know if you have any food preference for example 'only shrimp allergy' or ' do not like beef' etc. If you could book us with meal, please confirm again that we do not provide meal for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, fish or seafood allergy, and free of alcohol. *If you do not eat 'shellfish', we would like to clarify what shellfish you do not eat to avoid any misunderstanding. It is very helpful for us if you could let us know specific shellfish you are allergic to such as clam, abalone, prawn, lobster, shrimp, crab, octopus, and squid. *Please note that we use alcohol for making preparation. If you are not able to take alcohol even if it is evaporated, we could not provide meals for you unfortunately. We do not recommend you to book us if you do not confirm these our policy about food, we are afraid. We hope your understanding.

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Answered on September 7, 2019
What is your policy on guests that return late at night?

The curfew of this facility is 0 o'clock. Main gate is closed for security reason.

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Answered on January 6, 2020

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Gion HATANAKA serves Kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast that consist of fish and seafood if you book rooms with dinner and breakfast or rooms with only breakfast. Please note that rooms with meals include no performance. Since we are not able to accept requests for some dietary restrictions below, please kindly note the information in advance and proceed the booking. · Vegetarian and Vegan options that avoid fish and seafood. (fish is included in almost all dishes) · Gluten-free, gluten allergy and soybean allergy options that avoid soy sauce. (almost all of dishes include soy sauce as the seasoning) · Avoiding fish and seafood due to dislikes or allergies (All dishes include mainly fish, seafood and bonito soup stock) · Avoiding sake such as the cooking liquor (The liquor is contained in most of the dishes and some ingredients are made with sake) If you would like to avoid 'only raw fish' or 'no shrimp' for example, and if you would notify at least 3 days before the check-in date, we would handle them. However, unfortunately notifying on the day of check-in on Japan time, we are afraid that it is not available. We appreciate your understanding and cooperating.

Languages spoken: English, Japanese

Area Info *

Restaurants & cafes

Cafe/Bar STARBUCKS

0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

River Kamo River

0.5 miles

Closest Airports

Itami Airport

24.4 miles
Kobe Airport

40.5 miles
Kansai International Airport

49.5 miles

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Gion Hatanaka accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Rates differ according to the number of guests. Please indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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 inform Gion Hatanaka of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Gion Hatanaka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Bathhouse
- Full-body massage
Gion Hatanaka is 1.6 miles from the center of Kyoto.
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gion Hatanaka on this page.
Check-in at Gion Hatanaka is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
Guests staying at Gion Hatanaka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
Room options at Gion Hatanaka include:
- Quad
- Triple
The prices at Gion Hatanaka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Gion Hatanaka (subject to availability):
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