Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
Location: Higashiyama-ku Washio 504 , Kyoto, jp
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Ryokans
About this Property
Traditional Japanese Experience
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano offers authentic Japanese-style rooms with city views of Kyoto. Guests can sleep on tatami floors with futon bedding and enjoy in-room amenities like yukata robes and green tea.
Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Gion, guests can easily explore popular attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nishiki Market within walking distance. With nearby train stations, accessing other parts of Kyoto is hassle-free.
Complimentary Services
The hotel provides free luggage storage, laundry facilities, and toiletries for guests. Upon arrival, enjoy complimentary fruits and coffee. Experience the warmth of Japanese hospitality at Gion Sano Kyoto Ryokan.
Book now to immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Kyoto at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano!
Important Information
Please be informed that the hotel requires guests to show photo identification upon check-in.
Guests must reply to the confirmation e-mail that the hotel will send after the booking is complete.
Please note that 4 dogs live in this property.
Please note, adult rates are applied to all children.An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Massage services
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Access to health care professionals
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Twin Room
The twin room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 futons.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Quadruple Room with Bathroom
The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The quadruple room features a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 futons.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Three-Bedroom Townhouse
This spacious holiday home features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The holiday home features air conditioning, a washing machine, tatami, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 7 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Triple Room with Bathroom
The triple room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The triple room provides a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 futons.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Deluxe Japanese Style Room
2 Twin Futons
Layout - Dining area, tokonoma (alcove), and fusuma (room partition)
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Turndown service
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
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Large Japanese Style Room
2 Twin Futons
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Turndown service
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
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Superior Japanese Style Room
4 Twin Futons
Layout - Dining area, tokonoma (alcove), and fusuma (room partition)
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Turndown service
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
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Single Room
The single room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Single Room
The single room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Twin Room with Bathroom
The twin room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The twin room offers a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 futons.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Guest Reviews
- Ernst (10/5): Mieux encore qu'à la maison. - Tout et par dessus tout, la gentillesse de tout le monde avec un état d'esprit service hors du commun. On se sent comme à la maison. Mon petit fils et moi garderons définitivement en mémoire un merveilleux souvenir de ces moments passés. Je reviendrai. Tout a été fantastique.
- Daniel (10/5): - They made me feel like home. All the personal really friendly and kind. They always have some detail for the day. Amazing experience. The room was beautiful.
- Nicole (10/5): Amazing . Staff went above and beyond - Family was amazing . Location amazing . We loved it Nothing
- Clare (10/5): -
- Thomas (10/5): - the people who run this ryokan are so helpful and forthcoming, they offered to wash my clothes and were always ready to help, lov ely people.and their bed was actually a really comfortable futon! book this one if you want to stay in Gion district! nothing negative
- Lachlan (10/5): - Owners were lovely and attentive. Beds were so comfortable!!! Room and bathrooms were clean. Dogs were so cute!!!!
- Karlee (10/5): - This property is exactly what we were looking for in Kyoto! The staff were so welcoming, the traditional rooms and beds were comfortable, and the location was excellent in Gion.
- Stefan (8/5): Unterkunft mit mittlerem Standard aber in gehobener Lage; freundliche Gastgeber. - Das beste am Gion Sano ist die Lage; direkt im sehr schicken Gion, das westliche Besucher wohl aus einigen Hollywood Filmen kennen. Ausserdem ist die Gastgeberfamilie sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Unser Zimmer war geräumig mit einem separatem Schlaf- und Essbereich, die Futons waren bequem und es war ruhig in der Nacht. Die Gastgeber haben uns mit kostenlosen Snacks und Getränken versorgt. Leider gibt es kein heisses Bad im Haus. Wir konnten kein Abend-Essen via Booking.com dazu buchen - ich weiss gar nicht, ob dieses Ryokan das überhaupt anbietet. Unser Zimmer hatte keine Aussicht, nur 2 Fenster auf den Hof mit der Klimaanlage. Das Badezimmer ist nur eine kleine Fertigteilnasszelle. Dafür war der Preis (aufgrund der Lage) schon eher hoch.
- Edoardo (10/5): - Highly recommended place, I don't think I've ever felt so comfortable in a hotel anywhere else. The staff is extremely welcoming and efficient. There was also the opportunity to attend a show with a real Miko and it was very funny.
- Ying Lun (10/5): The way they give chances to the maiko to perform and to maintain the ryokan house and street condition made me understa - - friendly and helpful staff - traditional maiko show - prefect for family group - nice traditional neighborhood in Gion, a historic geisha district - you can feel what is “omotenashi”, the Japanese hospitality - nothing
- Fijman (9/5): Good stuff. - Family were very attentive and even repeatedly dropped off food and water. They have three adorable labs who are very friendly. Decor is a little dated, but didn't affect our stay. Very mom and pop type place which we liked but may not be what some are looking for.
- Gregory (10/5): -
- Beeman (8/5): Cheerful ryokan right in Gion - Amazing location right in Gion, very walkable. The rooms themselves are very simple, with mattresses and seats on the floor. The family staff is amazingly friendly, and brought a fruit snack to our room every afternoon! They also did our laundry for us, and helped us forward our luggage to our next stop (we were hiking the Nakasendo trail). And the provided fresh bottled water any time we ran out. Great service.
- Kathryn (10/5): - La atención fue excepcional! La familia que atiende el lugar es verdaderamente encantadora y hacen todo lo posible porque uno esté bien atendido.
- Zuzanna (10/5): It was a great memory and we had a great stay. Thank you! - Authentic Kioto experience, great staff, hosted events like the evening with Miko. Everything was perfect
- Joshua (8/5): - Great location in Kyoto! Very friendly and accommodating staff.
- Joline (10/5): Location was perfect, we felt so welcome and taken care of. A very special place! We loved it!! - Our family of four had an amazing stay. The location was perfect, located in the heart of Gion and walkable to key sights in Kyoto. The traditional Ryokan, with futons on the floor was a fun experience. The family that owns the Ryokan thought of every detail, so kind and welcoming. We loved the dogs too!
- Smitha (10/5): - I had such a lovely stay here! I felt so taken care of throughout the week. Every day they left fresh fruit in the fridge for me, and when my suitcase broke they even got out a drill and ziptied it together for me! The family was very kind and the dogs were so cute. This was one of my favorite places I've ever stayed in, and I hope to visit again soon! Thank you :)
- Noyan (7/5): - The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The facilities and the room were very clean. It was a very basic ryokan with no facilities. The rate for this ryokan was very high.
- Mei-Kei (10/5): - It was a family run ryokan and the whole family was so lovely and hospitable. The room was very clean and comfortable. They also left fruits for me to enjoy at the end of each day. Loved my stay and would be happy to go back.
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- Lamine (10/5): Exceptionnel ! - Tout absolument tout: La location La gentillesse du personnel et des propriétaires Le linge lavé gratuitement. Les petites attentions quotidiennes Et bien sûr la soirée avec la Maïko Rien
- Scott (10/5): -
- Lucy (10/5): - The staff were so friendly and accomodating, and the room and location were excellent! We even got to see a Maiko show with our fellow guests
- Carla (10/5): Hosts very accommodating and location proved to be very convenient for visiting many historical site - Hosts daily provided small treats in room, fresh water and lovely presentation of fresh fruit plates.Fresh towels and robes daily
- Joanna (10/5): - Właściciele bardzo kontaktowi. Czysto. Kameralnie.
- YUN-HSUAN (10/5): - 提供很特別的表演活動！員工也都很友善，整體環境清幽舒適
- Adrian (10/5): Loved it - Very comfortable and lovely place with extremely nice staff in a very good area of Kyoto. Recommended!!
- Alice (10/5): We had a wonderful stay in a perfect location. Our hosts were so kind especially the young staff - our kind hosts supplied us with delicious sushi on arrival with delicious cakes or strawberries in the little fridge on our return in the afternoons. Every day there were fresh flowers and they kindly did our laundry. They were so helpful in finding our way around by drawing maps and suggesting places to go. They also had three lovely Labrador dogs! Our hosts always saw us out in the mornings and wished us a happy day and welcomed us back. It was so nice to be able to make coffee or tea with cups provided. we very much enjoyed the fresh fruit. They even offered us an upgraded room but we were happy where we were. many apologies for taking your charging lead inadvertently in the reception area. everything was very good but my brother and I were not so keen on the iced buns and rather spongy bread rolls that were provided in the basket. the sushi was wonderful and fresh fruit.
- Sarah (9/5): -
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- Eric (10/5): Le meilleur Ryokan de Kyoto! - L’accueil, le personnel est adorable avec beaucoup de bienveillance, c’est le meilleur Ryokan dans lequel j’ai séjourné, je reviendrai! Merci pour tout!! 🙏💙😊
- Jennifer (8/5): Excellent stay right in the heart of the Gion district. - The location in Gion was excellent for me. I could walk pretty much everywhere or walk to a bus/train station I enjoyed the traditional room and very much appreciated the tea and fruit on arrival and the sweet treat they left in my room each night. They also did some of my laundry. The staff/family were lovely. It’s a shame they don’t have an onsen or some kind of hot tub even. This place would be a 10 with an on-site ability to soak after a long day.
- Marie-Amélie (8/5): -
- Uzair (10/5): A great family run ryokan with charm and traditional Japanese living - Loved the owners and how nice they were. Super attentive and we loved the daily fresh fruit! Even tho we didn’t book the dinner option, which included a Maiko I think, they knocked on every door at night for photos! Location wise it’s located in the quiet district of Gion and close to Kawaramachi. I think the 20 min walks were good, not too long. Only that we didn’t get to stay longer!!
- William (10/5): - Fantastic experience, very homely and clearly family-run. They go the extra mile with things like fruit in the afternoon, and breakfast for the following morning, as well as the welcome tea and free laundry service/snacks. And the lovely dogs just top off the experience! Great location too.
- Anh (10/5): - Amazing hotel with such warm and friendly hosts. Felt like staying with family, the hosts prepared tea and fruits and lots of snacks available if you were hungry. We were fortunate to attend a free Maiko show in the hotel which was a lovely touch. Minutes walk from all the streets of Gion, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. The dogs were super cute! Wish we could stay longer
- Caroline (10/5): - I made the HUGE mistake of staying here for my first nights in Japan: I will never top this. Traditional ryokan, attentive hosts. Most of the guests are foreigners and the hosts take great care to introduce Japanese culture.
- Natalya (10/5): -
- gillian (10/5): - Great place with lovely staff. Nothing- all good
- guido (9/5): Staff super caloroso, struttura ben posizionata pulita ed accogliente - Lo staff era composto da 2 simpaticissime vecchiette e dal marito! tutti gentilissimi super disponibili e ci hanno accolto con calore nella loro struttura, posizionata vicino al quartiere di Gion. Ci hanno prestato gli ombrelli visto che abbiamo preso mezza giornata di pjoggia. La stanza è grande, a differenza di altre soluzione. Disponibili tutti i gli accessori bagno, il pigiama, ciabattine, spazzolini, ed i letti a terra (futon) erano molto comodi. Purtroppo abbiamo preso una settimana in cui c'era qualche festa locale e quindi la Geisha che doveva farci visita (uno dei motivi per il quale abbiamo scelto questa struttura) non era presente. Vabbè pazienza
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- Anthony (10/5): - L'emplacement est idéal pour visiter Kyoto. La famille qui gère l'établissement est d'une rare gentillesse. Ils sont toujours bienveillant et à l'écoute de nos besoins.
- Bernard (10/5): Certainement une des meilleures adresses de Kyoto - Accueil fantastique le personnel est au petit soin mon séjour fut un véritable enchantement Je recommande vivement cet établissement Rien tout était parfait
- Kayla (10/5): Very comfortable and would highly recommend. - I loved the location and the homey feel there. The staff were incredibly friendly and brought me snacks and fruit everyday. It was a super cozy space just for me with the nicest view of the neighborhood. They even did my laundry for me. The dogs were so adorable too!
- Coose (9/5): Marvelous stay with amazing staff - Extremely friendly staff. Great rooms. Really good location.
- Mathieu (10/5): Expérience unique et parfaite - Tout était parfait … L’amabilité du personnel, les fruits et pâtisseries tout les jours, l’emplacement, la chambre traditionnelle, la soirée avec la Maiko, ils peuvent faire notre lessive,… Je serai resté une semaine de plus si j’avais su … Je ne me suis jamais senti aussi bien dans un hôtel, honnêtement le meilleur moment de mon voyage !!
- Carolin (9/5): - Herzliches, hilfsbereites und sympathisches Personal. Liebe Aufmerksamkeiten zwischendurch: Tee aufs Zimmer, Wäsche waschen, Snacks am Nachmittag. Highlight: Maiko-Show im Hotel (= eine Art Geisha-Lehrling). Man darf der Maiko hautnah beim Tanzen zuschauen, Fragen stellen, witzige japanische Spiele spielen und Fotos machen. Dazu gibts einen Kimono vom Hotel und Getränke. Alles gratis! Achtung: Abklören wann, da nur an einzelnen Abenden. 3 süsse Haus-Hunde, welche frei Rumlaufen durften. Das Personal hielt sie respektvoll im Schach und nahm sie beiseite, wenn Hotelgäste kamen aber es roch etwas. Man muss also tierlieb sein!
- Diana (10/5): We will recommend this lodging to all our friends and family. We loved meeting everyone and having the special Maiko vis - Everything! Location, staff, dogs and more. It was hard as a westerner to get in and out of bed / low chairs.
- Daniel (10/5): - Extremely accommodating staff who were approachable and kind. They provided me with japanese snacks and fresh fruit every day. They offered to wash my clothes for me at no cost and they have 2 golden labradors who greet you when you come in. They invited me to a maiko show (which was very fun and easy to follow) for free and gave a free snack and drink of choice. The rooms were nice and quiet, and the location was superb; being in Gion and between Yasaka shrine and Kiyomizu-dera.
- Holly (2/5): Not good-would not recommend. - Location No hot water in the morning despite running it for 10 minutes. No air conditioning on when I arrived and it was sweltering. Laminated restaurant suggestions not accurate. Not enough English speaking staff to support guests.
- Kenneth (10/5): A very welcoming hotel where the staff treats you like family and the location cannot be beat. - Staff was incredibly welcoming. Location is fantastic and very central. They had a free Meiko show in the hotel which was a plus. Room was very charming and spotless. They provided fresh fruit for desert everyday along with other little snacks. Will stay again if I’m ever back in Kyoto. Nothing.
- Catherine (10/5): Excellent run ryokan in a prime, quiet area of Gion. - This ryokan is amazing! The owners are the sweetest people and they go out of their way to be kind and helpful, as well as provide their guests with tasty treats and fruits to eat. The ryokan is extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean. We booked the superior twin which was huge. The room was so soothing and relaxing just to hang out in. The ryokan is in an excellent location in Gion, close to wonderful restaurants and temples. It is on a quiet street away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets. We didn’t want to leave. It was an excellent choice, and ticked off all the boxes for us in terms of what we were looking for in a traditional Japanese style inn. We’d highly recommend this place, and the couple have the sweetest most loving dogs! Nothing
- Queenella Kaye (9/5): - I like how welcoming they are, with welcoming tea when checking in, snacks after a long day out and also giving a hand with laundry. They also wear a smile when greeting and seeing you off for the day
- Peter (8/5): Very wirthwhile - Laundry service. Snacks
- Lucas (10/5): - A very charming family run traditional style Japanese inn. The staff was very attentive and gave us tea and snacks. There were 3 dogs and they were the perfect hosts :). 皆、どうもありがとうございました！
- Natalie (10/5): - Such a perfect, small hotel to have an authentic Japanese stay. Wonderful staff,who provided sweet treats and extra help. Loved this quaint place and people. manybwprsonqln
- timothy (9/5): Exceptional service, welcoming and helpful staff in an ideal location! Could not ask for more! - Exceptional service! Staff extremely welcoming and ready to help with anything.
- Furkan (10/5): - I stayed at Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano, and it truly felt more like a home than a hotel. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. They even hosted a Maiko performance with complimentary drinks — such a special experience. I also used their luggage delivery service for my next stay, and they kindly called my next hotel to inform them in advance. Everything was handled with great care. I highly recommend this place. As they say in Kyoto, “Okini!” 💮
- Felicia (10/5): -
- Kristine (10/5): One of the best stays in Kyoto - The cutest ryokan at an affordable rate with the most wonderful staff! Great location and the most hospitable service is provided. Not only did they include a maiko show, but they provide free snacks, pastries, water, and fresh fruit every day. Truly felt at home here and felt like a cherished guest.
- Kyung (10/5): Wonderful Ryokan in the best location. - Excellent location, comfortable futon, wonderful staff, lots of free snacks, free Mikon dance/show, they did our laundry, and just warm staff. Three friendly dogs were just a big bonus. You must stay there. Nothing.
- Rush (10/5): -
- Oertli (10/5): Sehr, sehr empfehlenswert, vor allem wegen der Lage und der liebenswürdigen Gastgeber. - Die ausgezeichnete Lage ist der erste Grund, warum ich dieses Hotel ausgewählt habe. Das meiste in diesem Teil von Kyoto Sehenswerte ist von dort aus zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Zimmer-Einrichtung ist sehr liebevoll und bequem, weiche Tatami-Matten und japanische Stühle ohne Beine und einen Stuhl mit Beinen. Die Hotel-Betreiber sind allerliebst, haben mir die Wäsche gewaschen und alle Gäste unentgeltlich zu einer sehr persönlichen und liebenswürdigen Maiko (Lehrlings-Gaisha) Show eingeladen. Sehr empfehlenswertes Hotel.
- Ove (10/5): En fredelig fin plass. - Hundene var herlige. Tora på ti måneder var fantastisk, og det gjorde godt å hilse på dem. Alle som driver hotellet er veldig hyggelige, og det var en veldig fin plass å slappe av. Små fat med frukt og mat på rommet av og til var en veldig fin ting. Å komme tilbake etter en lang gåtur og finne frukt i kjøleskapet var fantastisk. Ingenting.
- malin (10/5): - Hundarna och personalen var helt underbara
- Wei (10/5): -
- Gurpal Singh (9/5): - The staff were so friendly it was line staying with family. Every day they would always leave fresh fruit and something extra in the fridge for me in the evenings which was a welcome surprise after exploring during the day. The room was a good size and comfortable with plenty of tea, coffee and a few snacks outside the room free for guests to help themselves to. Location was very central to a few tourist sites and I was lucky enough to have the honour of meeting a Maiko along with other guests. The Maiko explained why she had taken that path, taught us about the steps and training she had gone through up to that point, showed us some traditional games which we took part in and performed a traditional dance which she then on went to explain the symbolism of the movements and use of the paper fan. There were a few dogs roaming around the main reception area but oh so friendly and inquisitive, you could tell they were comfortable around strangers and would greet people as they came through to the reception. The place was a bit tricky to find on Google maps to which I ended up in another hotel who said they have a lot of guests mistaking it for this one jokingly. Not the fault of this hotel mind you that's a deficiency of Google maps. There was a curfew to return back to the hotel which was understandable as they wanted to lock the front gate and ensure guests were safe at night. For me not an issue but for those looking to stay out late into the early hours of the morning need to take this into consideration.
- Dominique (9/5): - Extrem liebevolles Team. Herzlich und zuvorkommend. Unbeschreiblich herzlich......
- Sarah (10/5): - This property is very close to Kodai-ji, which was very convenient. Also, the host washed, dried, and folded our laundry (a family of 5) while we were out seeing the sites. This was incredibly helpful. Another highlight of our stay was the wonderful welcome tea and tasty breakfast provided during our stay. Although it was a bit more expensive than other options, these benefits were well worth the additional cost.
- Leah (10/5): Exceptional -
- Casey (10/5): Exceptional -
- Vanessa (10/5): All the great reviews are true! - All of the reviews are true. Staff was incredibly friendly. The location was perfect. We spent three nights here, and it was all absolutely worth it. I would stay here again. It was my kids favorite place. We stayed in all of Japan. The snacks they offered at night and in the morning were such a bonus. They even did our laundry for us.
- John (10/5): Exceptional - Loved this place. Super convenient location, and the staff provided all these little niceities to make you glad you picked them - including a Saturday night maiko show! Five stars, would absolutely stay again!
- Peter (10/5): Our most beautiful stop on our honeymoon. Cozy and genuine. - I loved the rooms, which felt incredibly authentic and cozy. It was the perfect way to experience our first time in kyoto. The hotel is extremely well located, just a 10 minute walk to most places in Gion or a bus that can take you elsewhere. The staff are lovely and their pet dogs are absolutely adorable. Its easy to get advice and to access the rooms. We loved the daily room service of sweets and the futon were quite comfortable, however if you are mobility limited getting up from the floor may be a challenge. I really enjoyed getting up in the morning to see the clouds rolling over the hills and a peaceful rain fall complimenting the nearby temple steeple. I would absolutely recommend this property. If you are a clean, considerate traveler, there is nothing not to like!Just be ready to respect the property and their customs. Its their home, afterall.
- Kristi (10/5): Exceptional - The family that runs Gion Sano were so friendly and helpful and we loved their adorable dogs!
- Rizuto (10/5): Exceptional - Very hospitable. Perfect location.
- Conor (10/5): Perfect - An amazing stay! Everyone was so nice and helpful. They even put on a free amazing traditional Maiko show.
- Rudra (10/5): Exceptional -
- William (10/5): Exceptional -
- Justin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Brandi (10/5): Fantastic experience!! Would highly recommend!! - The staff was super friendly. Everyday we were provided fresh fruits and pastries. They did our laundry on our last night. They were extremely friendly and the dogs were the perfect touch! Go Taxi app kept trying to drop off and pick up on wrong side of the entrance. We finally used the address across the street to get proper pickup.
- Xiaodong (10/5): Perfect one day stay in Kyoto. - Great location and nice and friendly hosts.
- Ryan (10/5): Lots of personality and charm. Will stay again. - Excellent location that was within steps of several popular temples and within easy walking distance to public transportation, the shopping district, and lots of restaurants. Also very quiet. The staff and their three dogs are the real selling point, though. We had fruits and cakes delivered to us or waiting for us in the room each day, and there was a completely free geisha show one of the evenings that all guests were encouraged to attend. This was the most personable place we stayed.
- Ricard (10/5): Exceptional - The ryokan-style room was truly beautiful, very clean, very quiet and well equipped. The bonsai outside the window and pretty view were also an extra. The futon was very comfortable. The host family did everything they could to make my four night stay special. And they truly delivered. I loved the fresh fruit and lovely cakes every afternoon. Also the minibreakfast provided was a bonus. I really appreciate it that they did my laundry free of charge. The unexpected evening with a maiko and free sake was real fun and very interesting too. I can only recommend!!! ありがとうございました!!! I wish i could have stayed longer! 😔
- Leo (10/5): Exceptional -
- April (10/5): Best place I stayed in Japan! - This place is amazing! The location is a very short walk to shrines and temples and stores galore. The staff are the absolutely kindest, most outgoing people I met in Japan. They went above and beyond to help me with directions to attractions, to speak to me in English (although I tried to speak to them in Japanese), and to connect with me in general. The welcome tea and sweets I was served were gorgeous and delicious, they did my laundry while I was exploring town, and they provided a daily snack (maybe two a day, I honestly forget but I was never hungry!). Not to mention, there are constant snacks and tea available in a communal area. Absolutely stay here, the room, the place, the people, the location, the everything is superb! Google maps took me to a parallel street which was the street that the back of this building is on. There is no entrance there so initially it was a little confusing walking with my bags, trying to find the entrance when my phone insisted I had arrived. Once I realized I was probably at their back door and found my way around the building (which is far more than just their building), all was fine. The actual entrance does have a sign (in English!) and is well marked. The gate simply slides to the left, btw. I found the instructions to be overly complicated. :) And this is a tiny part of the overall experience. I would still recommend it 10/10!
- Arnaud (9/5): A charming Ryokan, with a very large room, lovely staff and cute dogs -
- Jeremy (10/5): Best hotel in Kyoto - Staff was so nice and sweet! Very welcoming and treated us like family. They have the cutest dogs and let us pet them any time. Room was very nice and the shower has amazing water pressure. Comfortable beds and very traditional Japanese room design. They give you a nice little dessert with fruits for free each morning and also have a selection of Ramen ,coffee and snacks for free to grab anytime. They also invited us to have a drink and enjoy a tea ceremony show with a maiko and it was a highlight of our trip. They also will do your laundry for free if needed. Best service I've ever experienced and the nicest family I've ever met. 10/10!! N/A
- Tobias (9/5): Superb -
- Yunting (10/5): Great stay, good snacks, lovely hosts - I loved my stay here! The owners were so kind and always offered a greeting when we returned or left. Lots of snacks available all the time which was nice because that meant sometimes we’d eat the bread as breakfast before we set out for the day. Got to see a geiko show on our first day and that was such a wonderful experience! If I’m ever back in Kyoto, I’d 100% stay here again! The rooms are also REALLY big! And super comfortable
- Michal (10/5): A sweet, friendly ryokan with a feeling of home - Such a sweet place, family run with two big and friendly dogs and so many little surprises. Coming back every night I found a plate of beautiful fruit and cake waiting for me in the fridge with a little note. And the location is absolutely perfect.
- Katherine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Karla (10/5): You feel immersed in Kyoto traditions - The room was lovely, every day I had fruits and cake, the hosts were very kind.
- Katie (10/5): - This Ryokan is so lovely. Upon checking in they served me tea and waffles in my room and then left snacks in addition to the free tea and ramen in the hallway. The room was extremely clean and it was so nice to put on the yukata they provided and sit on the cool tatami floor at the end of the day blow drying my hair. The futon bed was also very comfortable. I will definitely stay here again if I return to kyoto.
- Michelle (10/5): Wonderful Experience - We traveled as a family of 5 and stayed in this lovely quest house. The owners were absolutely wonderful. The place is clean and conveniently located. We especially loved the Tea and treats they brought to our room upon arrival to welcome us!! We would stay here again.
- Daniel (9/5): Superb -
- Xia (9/5): Superb - Very good location and a comfortable stay! Room is nicely decorated with classic Japanese style. The owner and staff are very helpful. There are afternoon tea served every day, and we are just lucky to see the Maiko show in the hotel on the first day.
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