About this property
Gionkoh is situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property. Heian Shrine is 1.8 km from Gionkoh, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Heating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Arnaud
France“The owner is extremly nice and the place is just like the pictures suggest. It's really an incredible expérience for your stay” - Sasha
Australia“We loved our stay at Gion Koh. Hiro was a very welcoming and warm host. The accomodation is a charming traditional Japanese house with comfortable rooms and a lovely Japanese courtyard. We had the triple room which was very spacious for a couple,...” - Fanney
Iceland“Location is obviously absolutely superb. The bed is veeeery soft but alright. Its quiet and comfortable in general. Staff is amazing and make you feel welcome and at home. The kitchen is clean and cozy.” - Margrit Australia“Loved this authentic guesthouse with beautiful Japanese style furnishings and a peaceful courtyard in the middle with koi. Hiro was a fantastic host. Appreciated the common areas - kitchen, sitting room and seats by the pond. Though in the centre...”
- Alexandra
United Kingdom“The hotel is absolutely beautiful. It felt very special to stay in a historical house in Gion. The antiques and decor were beautiful. The lounge and outdoor space was beautiful, I wish I had more time to sit in them. The location is fabulous, if...” - Neil United Kingdom“Grand old traditional Japanese house. Very quirky with a fish pond in the garden that you could sit and look at from a small inside seating area.”
Rahul
India“If you’re looking for an authentic Kyoto experience, this traditional Minka in the heart of Gion is a fantastic choice. The location is unbeatable — steps away from historic streets, temples, and local eateries. Staying here truly feels like...”- Annette
New Zealand“We loved staying in this beautiful Japanese townhouse. The beds in our room were the most comfortable we slept in during our time in Japan and the room was spacious enough for three people. The shared toilets and showers were clean and we never...” 
Jacek
Switzerland“Charming and authentic experience. Located in the old part of Kyoto. Traditional Japanese room.”- Jessica United Kingdom“This place was a highlight on our Japan trip! A charming old-times house in the middle of the most fascinating (and visited) part of Kyoto, and yet it was so peaceful and quiet! The host was super friendly, helpful and welcoming, the facilities...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Gionkoh
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Heating
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Living Area
- Desk
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Luggage storage
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note, guests between 7 and 18 years old staying without a parent or official guardian must present a letter of consent signed by a parent or official guardian.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
License number: 京都市指令保医セ第３３５号
