Gion Yoshiima
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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Gion Yoshiima in Kyoto offers a serene garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with baths, and tatami floors. Each room includes a seating area, TV, and free toiletries. Relaxing Facilities: The ryokan provides massage services and menus for special diets. Additional amenities include luggage storage and a comfortable seating area. Prime Location: Located 29 mi from Itami Airport, Gion Yoshiima is a 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Samurai Kembu Kyoto (1640 feet) and Shoren-in Temple (12-minute walk). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent breakfast.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Laundry
- Garden
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ivan
Germany
“A great opportunity to learn about traditional Kyoto house structure and experience a touch of Japanese culture. Very welcoming staff!” - Kaity
United States
“Staying at Ryokan Yoshi-Ima was honestly one of my favorite parts of our time in Kyoto. The staff was so warm and attentive—truly some of the best service we experienced on our whole trip. They made us feel so welcome from the start. Our room was...” - Justin
United States
“We loved the bed and breakfast. The staff was incredibly nice, well knowledgeable of the local area. We were greeted warmly, kindly, and with genuine respect. We loved it here and we are looking forward to our next adventure here” - Daphne
United States
“It was close to Gion and Pontocho (lots of restaurants), walking distance to subway/bus, the accommodations themselves were really nice, staff were great, breakfast delicious, and experiencing a tatami / futon sleeping was great.” - Jessica
United States
“I liked the experience of traditional Japanese hospitality.” - Manon
Canada
“Very simple but authentic accommodations and services; very thoughtful staff; delicious breakfast; excellent location.” - Sylvia
United States
“Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The service, the location and the room were all so memorable.” - Marshall
United States
“Authentic, old-school cultural experience. The staff was perfectly wonderful. It was a great first-time in the Gion district, quiet location easy walking distance to lots of shrines , temples, restaurants and shops.” - Bui
United States
“Nice traditional Japanese inn. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is at center of Giion Kyoto and walking distance to food and attractions. We got one of the biggest room. Very fun experience and highly recommend!” - Jorge
Mexico
“The in-house onsen was nice, well equipped and with a view to a small garden. In-room breakfast.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






The fine print
Please make sure to provide the name of the guest actually staying when booking.
A reservation is required to use the public bath. Please reserve at check-in.
Alternative meals can be prepared for vegetarian guests and guests who cannot eat raw fish/shrimp. Please inform the hotel at time of booking to reserve an alternative meal.
This property cannot accommodate children, however, exceptions may be made for toddlers under the age of 3. For more information, please contact the property directly.
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.
Please inform Gion Yoshiima 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.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 16:00:00 and 10:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.