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Ryokan Ryokan Uemura
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, ancient landmarks and architecture – Check location 605-0825 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gion Shimogawara Ishibei-koji, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, ancient landmarks and architecture – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 176 reviews)
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*8.9* Kodai-ji: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)
*8.6* Yasaka Shrine: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)
*8.4* Maruyama Park: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)
Ryokan Uemura 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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In the center of Gion district, Ryokan Uemura features authentic Japanese-style accommodations with tatami (woven-straw) floors. Gion Shijo Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.
Guests sleep in Japanese futon beds and can relax by the sitting area, which has a low table. Japanese Yukata robes are provided as sleepwear and rooms have traditional shoji paper screens. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.
Uemura Ryokan is a 20-minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple and a 10-minute walk from Maruyama Park. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.
Free wired internet is available at the lounge. Luggage storage is provided at the front desk. A Japanese set-menu is served for breakfast.
The property has a curfew at 10 pm. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time. You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in.
Higashiyama Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, ancient landmarks and architecture.
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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Area Info
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, ancient landmarks and architecture – Check location Excellent location – show mapClosest Airports *
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Itami Airport24.4 miles
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Kobe Airport40.4 miles
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Kansai International Airport49.4 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Owner was amazing. Food was fantastic. Incredible Area. Authentic Experience.”
Canada“Location. Culture. Hospitality. Breakfast. ”
India“Amazing little, quiet ryokan. Ideal location for sight seeing. Old house had lots of character, but everything, including the Air Conditioning, worked well. ...”
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Facilities of Ryokan Uemura Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Services
- Baggage storage
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.
Please inform Ryokan Uemura 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.
