Ryokan Gion Ryokan Karaku
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks – Check location 605-0074 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion-machi Minamigawa 499 , Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks – Check location
*8.9* Gion District: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)
*8.8* Kodai-ji: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)
*8.5* Yasaka Shrine: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)
*8.4* Maruyama Park: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)
Gion Ryokan Karaku 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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Gion Ryokan Karaku is located a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It offers free internet and a public bath with mineral water.
Gion Ryokan Karaku is a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Nijo Castle are about a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms at Gion Ryokan feature traditional Japanese futon bedding and tatami-mat flooring. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
Higashiyama Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks.
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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Breakfast Info
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Perfect Coffee!
Private Parking Available On Site
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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks – Check location
Closest Landmarks
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Yasaka Shrine0.1 miles
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Ishibe Alley0.1 miles
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Kodai-ji0.1 miles
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Maruyama Park0.2 miles
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Hanamikoji Street0.3 miles
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Gion District0.3 miles
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Chion-in Temple0.4 miles
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Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka0.4 miles
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Gion Shijo Station0.4 miles
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Shoren-in Temple0.4 miles
Restaurants & Markets
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ジュヴァンセル祇園店（ケーキカフェ） Cafe/Bar0.2 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 Kyoto0.6 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-ji1.3 miles
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Kyoto Station1.7 miles
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Imperial Palace1.8 miles
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Tofuku-ji Temple2 miles
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Nijo Castle2 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The view of the temple and the hills covered in snow from our room was an absolute treat. The traditional Japanese breakfast and onset baths were exceptional. A...”
United Kingdom“The location in a quiet side-street of Gion. There are several bus stops in the vicinity and Keihan railway is not far away. The hotel has a large sentou that...”
Switzerland“This is a great location in Gion, near temples and great for strolling. It's a traditional ryokan with tatami and futons that were beautiful. We were lucky ...”
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Facilities of Gion Ryokan Karaku Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
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Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs JPY 2000 per day.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Gift shop
- 24-hour front desk
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
All children under 6 years are charged JPY 3240 per night for extra beds.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Gion Ryokan Karaku accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
