Ryokan Gion Hatanaka
605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion Yasaka Jinjya Minamimon Mae , Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 455 reviews)
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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.
United States of AmericaAmazing ryokan experience. Very accommodating even with our kids (age 7 and 8). Recommend highly!!!
United States of AmericaVery attentive staff. Authentic traditional atmosphere. Our personal attendant was very sweet and helpful.
United States of AmericaThe 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.
United States of Americathe ladies who served us dinner and breakfast were lovely, really sweet and gracious.
United States of AmericaThe kaiseki meal and breakfast were amazing! Super spacious and comfortable room. Loved the onsen.
United States of AmericaThe 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.
United States of AmericaIt 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
MexicoGreat 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.
United States of AmericaWe 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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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Breakfast Info
Asian
Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse
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See what guests loved the most:
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Nate
United States of America“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.”
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Andrew
United States of America
“Amazing ryokan experience. Very accommodating even with our kids (age 7 and 8). Recommend highly!!!”
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Lisa
United States of America
“Very attentive staff. Authentic traditional atmosphere. Our personal attendant was very sweet and helpful.”
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Patrick
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.”
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Louise
United States of America
“the ladies who served us dinner and breakfast were lovely, really sweet and gracious.”
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Carol
United States of America
“The kaiseki meal and breakfast were amazing! Super spacious and comfortable room. Loved the onsen.”
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Kim
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.” Read more
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Pam
Mexico“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” Read more
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Paul
United States of America
“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.” Read more
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“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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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
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Yasaka Shrine0.1 miles
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Maruyama Park0.2 miles
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Kodai-ji0.2 miles
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Ishibe Alley0.2 miles
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Hanamikoji Street0.2 miles
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Hiyoshido Massage0.3 miles
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Chion-in Temple0.3 miles
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Kennin-ji Temple0.3 miles
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Shoren-in Temple0.4 miles
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Cafe/Bar STARBUCKS0.2 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto0.5 miles
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Old Rissei Elementary School0.5 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 Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall1.2 miles
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Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple1.3 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum1.3 miles
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Kyoto Station1.7 miles
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Imperial Palace1.8 miles
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River Kamo River0.5 miles
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Train Gion Shijo Station0.4 miles
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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
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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.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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
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
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.
FAQs about Gion Hatanaka
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The prices at Gion Hatanaka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Gion Hatanaka is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Guests staying at Gion Hatanaka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gion Hatanaka on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Gion Hatanaka (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Parking
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Gion Hatanaka is 1.6 miles from the center of Kyoto.
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Room options at Gion Hatanaka include:
- Quad
- Triple
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Gion Hatanaka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Bathhouse
- Full-body massage
