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Gion Yoshiima is a 10-minute walk from the Yasaka Shrine. The family-run ryokan features traditional architecture and an ancient Japanese garden. A public bath, massage services and free Wi-Fi are on offer. Japanese-style guest rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding and shoji paper screens. Each room is equipped with a TV. Guests can enjoy a Japanese breakfast which features Kyoto specialities and fresh seafood in the comfort of their own rooms. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered on site. Luggage storage is provided as well. Yoshiima Gion is 450 metres from Sanjo Train Station and 2 km from the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
or
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Kyoto
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  • João
    Brazil Brazil
    The location, Gion, is an amazing and beautiful neighborhood, and the ryokan is within walking distance of the bus and subway, and if you're up to it, you can go walking riverside until other neighborhoods, and that's really a good stroll. The...
  • Vickie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful insight into Japanese living, great breakfast, exceptional hosts who even did a tea ceremony in their tea room for us.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in Gion. Last year we visited Kyoto and stayed around the corner in a western style hotel, this year we wanted to try something more traditional. We booked one of the detached rooms with en-suite shower and toilet. Compared to other...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gion Yoshiima
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Wellness
  • Massage
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Gion Yoshiima takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 16:00 and 10:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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 16:00:00 and 10:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Gion Yoshiima

  • Gion Yoshiima is 1.5 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Gion Yoshiima may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Gion Yoshiima offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage

  • Room options at Gion Yoshiima include:

    • Twin

  • Check-in at Gion Yoshiima is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.