Gion Misen Furumonzen

Location: 350, Miyoshicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0081, Kyoto, JP

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Proposal/romance packages available
• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Grocery/convenience store
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Housekeeping on request
• Proposal/romance packages available
• Coin laundry on site
• Handrails in stairways
• Change of towels (on request)
• Change of bed sheets (on request)
• Coworking spaces

Rooms Available

• Comfort Garden Room, Non Smoking

  1 Queen Bed

  258 sq feet, located on the ground floor

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free minibar items, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Location - ground floor
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

• Deluxe Queen Room with Bathtub, Non Smoking

  1 Queen Bed

  258 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free minibar items, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

• Luxury Queen Room, Non Smoking

  1 Queen Bed

  258 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free minibar items, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and designer toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

• Superior Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  2 Twin Beds

  215 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free minibar items, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

• Deluxe Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking

  1 Queen Bed

  237 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free minibar items, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, bathtub or shower, and a shower or a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh bed sheets (on request), and fresh towels (on request)

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Guest Reviews

• AkronTravelBug (10/5): Love this small quiet boutique in the Gion District - Excellent Location - We love this hotel and preferred this hotel to the other one we stayed in the "city" side of town. This hotel is in the heart of the Gion district in the quieter section (not touristy section). It's close to a lot, but yet nice and quiet when your return from a full day of activities. Make sure to explore the surrounding streets - we picked a random place for dinner and just loved it. We enjoyed how the hotel was very small and intimate - we never encountered anyone at breakfast. Breakfast was very simple, I kinda wish it had more options, but yet I didn't go hungry, and it was actually nice as some of the included breakfast buffets have so much, that I end up over eating! The room was modern and had everything we needed. There's a separate shower room and toilet room off the bathroom. The shower had very high pressure and I had no problem with hot water. Very nice. I do wish the TV had some international choices, not just Japanese, (or maybe closed caption English) - but it really wasn't a problem as I didn't come to Japan to watch TV. The staff was very sweet as well. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again!
• Rosanna (10/5): - We wanted to book somewhere comfortable at the start of our trip knowing we’d be tired after 24 hours of travel and this was perfect. Location wise, we could walk to most of the places we wanted to see, the team were so friendly, accommodating and helpful and the room itself was stunning and so comfortable with tons of storage. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay
• Jennifer (10/5): Best Stay Ever - Our stay was amazing! Gion Misen Furumonzen was a great introduction to Kyoto. The location is a hidden gem while conveniently located across the street from a Lawson convenience store. The little bar was a sweet addition to the experience. This was by far the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in (in the world). The staff were considerate and helpful. We loved it so much, we booked an extra night. 10/10 recommend this hotel.
• Sorcha (8/5): - The garden room is very nice, but the walls are very thin. We could hear everything in the room above us.
• ramsey (10/5): - Great place Great location Great value Would definitely recommend
• adrian (10/5): - Nice, quiet location, comfortable rooms
• Katelyn (10/5): - English speaking support staff. Room amenities were great, including coffee beans to grind your coffee fresh.
• Corey (10/5): - The perfect location! A short walk to some amazing restaurants and attractions, whilst still being in a very quiet street. Staff were great, hotel was cozy and quiet, more traditional bedding lower to the floor so just be mindful if you have back issues. No issues for us, super comfy stay and for 4 nights it was ideal for us.
• Beth (10/5): - Great staff, great location, would highly recommend staying!
• Kerman (10/5): - Fantastic location in Gion About a 8 minute walk to the closest station. Fantastic shower. Very helpful staff and helped arranged delivery of our baggage to the next location we travelled. Gave us recommendations for local restaurants.
• ROBERT (10/5): - Unigue setap and decoration. Good location
• LAWRENCE (10/5): - Small but awesome inn within walking distance of main Gion shopping street. Super nice staff and friendly bartender. Room and incredible wet room shower/ bath room and separate ultra high end toilet that was worth the stay by itself. Nice and quiet.
• Filip (10/5): Great hotel hidden in great location - While the surrounding area almost made my wife turn around (neighboring buildings looked rundown). While entering the hotel she was quickly calmed. The hotel and room itself was very clean and everything looked pristine and new. Best location with just a few meters to gion the beautiful gion street and a few minute walk to food and shopping.
• Gillian (10/5): Excellent séjour à Kyoto - Excellent petit hôtel dans un quartier calme et très interessant avec petites rues, petits restaurants et magasins mais pas loin d’animation de Kyoto. Chambre très confortable avec excellent espace sanitaire très propre et bien équipé. Personnel très attentif. Petit déjeuner occidental simple mais bon avec option japonais en réservant à l’hôtel partenaire à cinq minutes de marche. Nous recommandons sans hésitation.
• Barbara (8/5): - The proximity to Gion is great - staff provided a high chair in our room which was a nice touch.
• Mayra (10/5): - Estaba muy limpio y la habitación muy bonita
• Heather (6/5): - I stayed here for two nights over my honeymoon two years ago and was over the moon about this location. Therefore, when we came back to fully experience Kyoto we thought coming back here was a no-brainer. We were wrong. Therr were several spiders in our room, room cleaning was very minimal (they only replaced the body towels and disposables as well as emptying the trashcans), the room was extremely dusty and dirty (coffee stains) on the walls and ceilings, they also never refilled our water. Unsure if and how things have changed, but for the price I don’t think I would recommend for a long stay. For a short stay, the space is nice and very spacious with a large tub which was nice after all the walking.
• William (10/5): - A lovely mix of classic and contemporary. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Strong English for those that require it. Located near a lot of amenities. Best bathroom in any hotel we have ever stayed in.
• Chelsia (10/5): Nice stay - This small hotel located on a quiet street in Gion. It is very convenient to walk to different tourist spots in central Kyoto and just a min walk to subway and regional train stations. The room is small but clean and neat. Bathroom is well equipped and nice for whole day of walking. Staff are helpful and friendly. I would love to stay here again.
• pablo (10/5): - Excellent hotel
• Amy (10/5): - This property was lovely. The staff were quite friendly, spoke English very well and we’re very helpful. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were clean and the neighborhood is great. I forgot about VIP status so I don’t believe we received anything special. The hotel did have tea and water available, but I believe that was for everybody.
• Jeremy (10/5): - No notes, possibly my favorite hotel I’ve stayed in anywhere in the world.
• Eli (10/5): - Staff was friendly and helpful, great location to walk to shops, dining, and transportation. Room was amazing
• Margarinespread (8/5): Perfect location and peaceful hotel - Hotel is beautiful, location great. The room was really lovely and cosy. 4/5 stars as the bed was very firm and uncomfortable and the pillows were so thin that we really struggled to get a good nights sleep. But this aside the hotel was really lovely!
• Navid (10/5): - Loved it!
• Davis (8/5): - Pillow is too flat
• takashi (10/5): 快適 - お風呂も大きく、ベットも快適でよかったです。
• Erin (10/5): - I really enjoyed my stay at Gion Misen Furumonzen. My room was very stylish and comfortable, and I loved the bathroom. The bathtub was amazing! The staff were also wonderful: very polite and helpful any time I had a question. I've seen other reviews complaining that the staff isn't friendly, but essentially these complaints seem focused on the fact that the staff are mostly European rather than Japanese. This should be seen as a pro, rather than a con. They are all multi-lingual, meaning they can help a greater range of travellers in their own languages. For a city like Kyoto that draws visitors from every corner of the globe, having multi-lingual staff at a hotel is an absolute bonus. The location of the hotel is great too. Right on the edge of Gion, so the area is walkable (I walked as far south as Kiyomizu-dera) but the street itself is quiet, which I appreciated. And it's very close to Sanjo Station, which makes travel quite easy (no need to take any packed buses). The one thing, as other reviewers have mentioned, is the pillow situation. The pillows in the room were like pancakes. I had two beds in my room, so I was able to use the additional pillows, but for a relatively expensive boutique hotel, you'd expect better pillows, or a pillow bar in the lobby. If business-class hotels can have a pillow bar, so can boutique hotels. This hotel's rating would instantly improve if they added a pillow bar. Beyond that, I had a great stay and was sad to leave, haha.
• NOBUYASU (10/5): - 女将さんを筆頭に素晴らしい対応でした。
• Benedict (10/5): - Excellent accommodation - clean, quiet, comfortable, helpful staff, good location. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you!
• Danelle (10/5): - Very helpful staff and beautiful room. Loved it
• Shonaugh (10/5): - Was a lovely stay in a Gion. Staff were lovely and our room was beautiful. Highly recommend
• SEOHA (8/5): - 정원 뷰여서 좋았음. 바로 앞에 편의점? 마트? 가 있어서 간단하게 맥주 같은 거 사먹기 괜찮음. 교통 안 좋음. 그리고 기온 미센 신몬젠과 다른 곳임.
• Nurefsan Elif (10/5): - I really enjoyed this hotel. Compared to general room sizes in Japan, my room had great space and it was kind of a traditionally designed place. All the amenities offered were high quality and the room was so clean. Staff is very helpful. Location is also great, 6 minutes walking distance to Sanjo station and it was mostly flat. I will for sure stay here when I visit Kyoto again. Thank you!
• Montse (10/5): - Amazing staff, beautiful room and very convenient location close to everything we needed.
• James (8/5): Fuji is beautiful! - We stayed in a room for 3. 2 beds as normal and one on a mezzanine up some ladders- steep so be prepared! The staff were great. The water was lovely. The view of Mt. Fuji from so close by was great. The recommended pizza place sounded excellent but it had sold out quite early as it is very small. The bakery down the road is lovely. Access to views of Fuji are great and the lake was lovely too.
• Roshni (10/5): - The hotel was hard to find since the name was written in small letters on a hanging banner. However, the hotel was centrally located and provided maps. The room was spacious and had a low bed.
• Sean (10/5): - Charming little hotel in northern Gion. Super convenient location for us during our stay in Kyoto, as it’s within walking distance of Gion and Higashiyama. And with Sanjo station nearby, making trips to other parts of Kyoto, as well as Nara and Osaka, was also easy. Thanks for helping to make our first trip to Kyoto unforgettable!
• Tyler (10/5): - The best place we stayed while on our trip. We will be staying here every time we visit Kyoto in the future. The room was great, just enough space and gave that Japanese experience with the feel of Western amenities. The staff was incredible, answering a lot of our questions about Japan. Close to the subway station, close to the bus station; overall I can't recommend this place enough.
• Berna (10/5): Cozy Stay in Gion - We lived this cozy hotel. The staff was very friendly and helped us with our restaurant booking and other recommendations in the city. Hotel is almost brand new. Rooms are japanese style but with a modern touch. We booked a room with onsen style bathtub and loved it. The metro connection is not a direct line to kyoto station as it is in Gion but it was absolutely worth staying here! There was also a 24/7 open Lawson store right across
• Jenny (8/5): - The hotel is in a great location - in a quiet street but close to everything Gion has to offer. The price is ok for what is offered.
• Alex (8/5): - Great location, most things are walkable. The room itself is ok, the hotel is generous enough to give us upgrade to a garden room but it’s not really a garden just a space between buildings that had couple plants that’s smaller than a normal balcony, because the garden room is on ground floor surrounded by high buildings so you never got to see the sky and it’s dark. The mattress is on the floor but the floor has some funny smell kinda smell like dirty feet. All the staffs are super friendly and nice, but the restaurant recommendation are questionable. So make sure do your homework, they are happy to help you to make reservations.
• Alex (10/5): - The hotel is located in Gion on a quiet street . Walkable to a lot of temples and Gion tourist shopping street is also very close. Fish market and restaurants are right across the river. The room is comfortable, was upgraded to a garden view but it’s not really a garden if it’s only a 3 feet deep garden ousdie of the window that facing walls of other buildings, you can never see the sky in that room. We usually call that room with no view. The only problem tho is that if you want late check out will be a charge but there’s no storage for luggages. You can only leave them at a corner unattended which doesn’t seem so safe. Staffs are friendly
• JACKIE (10/5): Cosy and convenient hotel with friendly staff - It’s a cosy hotel to stay in Kyoto which is near to Yasaka Shrine, Nishiki Market, shopping areas and train stations. Staff are friendly and speak good English. Will definitely stay here again when I come back to Kyoto.
• raohuijin (4/5): Hot shower intermittently turned freezing cold. Poor room amenities. - Would rate 1 out of 5. The room amenities is so skimpy. Only local Japanese TV, no channel for international guest. For the shower and wash basin, the water intermittent turned freezing cold. Feedback to reception in the morning , they just say will tell manager and cannot be fixed within hours. From reception facial expression could tell they knew the problem has been on going. Come evening and next morning same problem. It is terrible to suffer intermittent freezing cold shower in such cold autumn weather. Bathroom has no vanity table. Just a mirror and sink. This is annoying as paying so much yet no basic features of proper hot water shower, vanity area nor international TV or news. For the same price would recommend go for other alternatives.
• bog726 (10/5): Very nice hotel, excellent staff, convenience store just outside - We had an amazing stay here. The hotel looks unassuming from outside, but the rooms are very nice. It was on the pricier end of our budget but well worth it in my mind. Our room had a bath, which was also nice. Having a convenience store just across the street was also a plus. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We were unaccustomed to luggage forwarding, and the front desk staff kindly handled everything for us.
• Linda (8/5): - Loved the traditional but modern mixed vibe the hotel has. Staff was very nice and it was in a great area near central Gion. Would totally stay here again! :)
• Charlotte (10/5): Wonderful stay in Kyoto - This was such a cozy hotel in the heart of the Gion district of Kyoto. The location is perfect for anyone wanting to escape the city and have a relaxing time wondering the streets of Kyoto! Our room was decorated beautifully and the staff was highly accommodating. This is a hidden gem! Book immediately! *(A short walk to and from the train station!)*
• Dr. Blake (10/5): - I had the pleasure of staying at Gion Misen Furumonzen, and I must say it was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the charm and tranquility of this wonderful establishment. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the garden view room. If it's available, don't hesitate to choose it! The view was absolutely breathtaking, with lush greenery and a serene atmosphere that instantly whisked me away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I found myself spending hours simply gazing out of the window, savoring the peacefulness of the garden. The attention to detail at Gion Misen Furumonzen is truly commendable. The room itself was impeccably clean and tastefully decorated, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comforts seamlessly. The tatami flooring and sliding paper doors added an authentic touch to the experience. The staff at the hotel were exceptionally warm and attentive, making me feel like a valued guest from the moment I arrived. They were always ready to assist with any inquiries or requests, and their genuine hospitality enhanced my overall stay. The location of the hotel in the historic Gion district was perfect for exploring Kyoto's cultural treasures, with many attractions and dining options within walking distance. After a day of sightseeing, returning to the peaceful oasis of Gion Misen Furumonzen was a true pleasure. My stay at Gion Misen Furumonzen was an unforgettable experience, and I
• Rob (10/5): Loved this place! - This hotel was SO great! Incredible attention to detail. Very clean and staff is wonderful. The vibe is hip-chic meets traditional Japanese charm.
• LYNN (10/5): Beautiful hotel - Our room was beautiful and very clean. I would definitely stay here again. They have a lounge downstairs so you can enjoy complimentary coffee in the morning. Very nice hotel, with a more traditional design.
• Joo Yun (10/5): - Very quiet and staffs are very friendly.
• Terry (6/5): - If you’re looking for a clean hotel, this is it. The beds although slightly uncomfortable to us would benefit from larger pillows, it’s a personal preference, but you’ll be happy to have 3 of them! The AC didn’t go lower than 20, again it’s personal preference, but if you sleep hot, then AC is must! The bathrooms were perfect and the amenities spot on! On arrival there was a large group that took the latest spot for breakfast, all of them! Meaning you had NO choice other than wake up early or make other plans. This isn’t why I go on vacation, the hotels response was “you should have booked a time when we emailed you in April” I understand space is limited, but not great business to let one party take an entire time slot. Not a reason to not stay, but bare that in mind if you’re expecting them to refund the breakfast option as they didn’t, but offered us two drinks which although were appreciated, we spent more each day grabbing breakfast out. It’s a love/dislike review based on this one incident, but it affected our vacation and I only get one each year.
• worldcitizen16 (10/5): Excellent location - Excellent location within walking distance of sights and restaurants, with Antique shops along the neighbouring streets. Good sized hotel rooms (for Japan) in a quiet yet central location. Great buffet continental buffet breakfast. Very helpful staff. We stayed 6 nights and it felt like home.
• Chi Yu (8/5): - The room was a bit smelly, most likely from the tatami floors in the washroom. Blackout curtains would be nice.
• Tomonari (10/5): Recommend to stay - It was a great Japanese-style boutique hotel. A French receptionist was very friendly and professional. Japanese staff gave used umbrellas to us since it was raining when we checked out. Walking distance to Gion and many restaurants.
• Emmett (10/5): - Excellent location with a friendly, English-speaking staff. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
• MARYJANE (10/5): - Lovely and cozy hotel. ❤️
• Toby (10/5): - Great staff, great room and great location can’t go wrong here
• Scott (8/5): - Good location and modern.
• SANsna (10/5): A great hotel option in the Gion area of Kyoto - I wanted to try a different area of Kyoto since it is Cherry Blossom season so I focused on the Gion area. It was a great decision and Gion Misen is an excellent choice in that area. A quick note is that there are actually 2 Gion Misen in the area. I stayed at Gion Misen Furumonzen but the other Gion Misen is less than 5 minutes away. The hotel guests at both hotels can use the facilities at both hotels. Furumonzen has the bar and serves the western breakfast. Gion Misen serves the Japanese breakfast. You just have to inform the front desk about your breakfast choice a day before. The location is on a quieter part of Gion but a short 5 minute walk to the main areas of Gion and the nearest train station. There are many restaurants within 10 to 15 min and Pontocho Alley is also just 10 min away. Another plus is the 24 hr Lawson just across the street. The staff at the hotel is wonderful and definitely one of the reasons I'm rating the hotel highly. Every staff member seems to be from a different part of the world and they all speak English fluently. They were friendly and also communicative via e-mail. They were able to assist me with making a couple reservations in Kyoto. This is helpful as I do not speak Japanese. The room itself is quite large for a room in Japan and there was room to lay out our luggage without having to tiptoe around it. The tatami mats on the floor adds a unique feel to the room and is very comfortable. The bed is also great except that I would prefer it to be a bit taller off the ground. The bathroom is modern but small. However, it has a tub which I used everyday to relax after a long day of touring. Gion Misen Furumonzen is great combination of a comfortable room, quiet location in a great area, and wonderful staff. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Kyoto!
• Pay Yng (8/5): Convenient location - Hotel is near to restaurants in the heart of Gion. Staff speaks good English and you are entitled to a free drink from the lobby bar each evening. Pillows were really flat and uncomfortable. Bed mattress is hard.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Very Nice Hotel - Boutique hotel, small, intimate. VERY small hotel. Staff was great - multilingual, attentive service. The bathrooms in each rooms are god's gift to mankind. Not even joking. The entrance is hard to find, especially when you drop in at night. Hint it looks like the bar, if you see the bar and a window seat with a go board you are in the right place. We missed it at night and another couple missed it in the day, bot of us thought it was the bar (in the US the bar usually has a separate entrance)
• Verified traveler (8/5): Nice Kyoto location for a good price - They have foreigners working as staff so speaking english was much easier than broken english/google translate, they are extremely friendly and helpful when I asked to transfer my luggage to my next hotel too. The room is a little tight and the beds are a little hard. Bathroom/shower is great!
• Verified traveler (6/5): Location wise is not the best - The place, the room and service is excellent. However, location wise is not for me personally. The location is situated behind busy street however it was so dead quiet even only at 7ish evening. I stayed for 2 nights and those 2 nights, I found myself walking alone the street to the hotel, a bit scary. The room is very dark and even with lighting. I found it hard to put on makeup. The window in the room cannot be opened. Breakfast wise, I was expecting japanese style breakfast, but it turned out to be western style which doesn’t quite match with the hotel theme.
• ALEXANDRU (2/5): - We left the key in the room and needed the receptionist to let us in. She made us another key. We asked for two keys when we checked in but we’re told we could only have one. To our surprise they charged us 1000 yen and refused to give me a receipt for the charge. We had to pay cash. What a disappointment and rip off. There are numerous wonderful hotels here. Don’t waste your time with this place.
• anneoS8148XB (10/5): Awesome experience - Beautiful hotel and incredibly friendly staff. The hotel provided a wonderful (and free) sake tasting experience, which was educational, entertaining and delicious. Great central location, which is very walkable. Highly recommend.
• Gad (8/5): A very nice small hotel in Gion - The hotel is a very pleasant place located in the Gion quarter not far from major attractions in Kyoto. The room was convenient and pleasantly decorated with beds close to the floor in the more traditional Japanese style. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast could be improved by making it in buffet style and not preparing a uniform plate that may not suite the taste of everyone.
• Aimee (10/5): Quiet area, great location, lovely hotel - Check-in was good. I arrived early and they stored my luggage while I wandered around. Directly across the street is a Lawson which is super convenient for drinks and snacks and other necessities. Maybe a 10 minute walk from the closest station and popular shopping street. Lots of good restaurants around. Across the river is the popular Nakamise shopping street and famous Pontocho restaurant ally. The staff is extremely friendly and all spoke English. The room was pretty clean although some light fixtures had some dust which wasn’t too bothersome. They provide free toiletries including cotton swabs, razors, hair brush, hair ties, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The lobby also offers free coffee and tea. They also provide some free drinks in the fridge. The only problem I had was the bed hardness. I might just be unused to the hardness of Japanese beds or the quality of the beds in American beds are different but it made it a little difficult to get comfortable and go to sleep. Over all a good stay. 9/10
• DavidHBon (10/5): Perfect location for a relaxed stay in the center of Kyoto with Japanese bedroom and bath en suite! - Very nice and cosy town-hotel in quiet area walking distance to places of interest in Kyoto (including old town etc). Close to station but not easy to find as no big signs at the house. No restaurants close by but convenience store right opposite the hotel. Very friendly and helpful English speaking (international) staff, nice bar in the lobby where we also met local people and had fun. Everything new, very clean, excellent housekeeping. Beautiful good sized room, silent, well equipped including safe, mini-bar, coffee grinder good Wi-Fi etc. Although they don't have too much space the architects managed to fit in a truly great Japanese bathroom! We enjoyed very much!
• Nathan (10/5): - Very clean and modern build with traditional Japanese elements.
• Natalia (6/5): - It’s definitely far from main landmarks, not a 10-15 minutes walk. It’s not child friendly, there is nothing to do with a child there. Tiny dark room, windows can’t open. I moved bed closer to the closet so my daughter wouldn’t fall and it was too hot and noisy every time she turned at night. AC is either too strong or too weak. We were hot and my mother on the other bed got a cold. Breakfast is very basic, not enough coffee. I regret staying in this hotel, should have booked a room closer to Yasaka shrine. Do not recommend
• Rachael (10/5): Welcoming stay in Gion - Great location, elegant and stylish and fabulous staff.
• noellec857 (10/5): What else? - Nice staff in a nice cute hotel, great location. The rooms are nicely decorated, large enough, quiet. Nice to have water, coffee and tea available down stairs. Very good price value ratio. Will be back!
• taivicente (8/5): A good hotel not to be missed in Kyoto - Had a excellent time in Kyoto and we are glad that we have chosen this hotel as our accommodation. We stayed 4 days in this remarkable hotel. Staffs were friendly and approachable. Room is clean and comfortable, not to mention the full set of amenities available for us. Will return to this hotel when I visit Kyoto the next time.
• Vince (8/5): - Staffs were friendly and approachable. Room was comfortable. Had a great stay. Will go back again.
• krnkph3 (10/5): Excellent Experience - Came here after a last minute booking to Kyoto. Honestly we couldn't be happier with our choice. The place was spotless the owner knows perfect English and the rooms were absolutely amazing. The beds are a bit more on the floor level side but that feels more traditionally Asian. The bathroom is automated and after a long day of walking around, it felt like the perfect place to come back to to relax. The only thing is that it is a little far away from downtown but it might actually be nicer to be in a quieter place
• andrewsQ2153TD (8/5): Superb - Lovely hotel with very welcoming staff who speak a multitude of languages. The hotel room was spotless and decent in size, the facilities were amazing with quite posibily the best shower I've ever used. Location is close to subway Station and 20 mins subway ride from Kyoto main station. Also within walking distance of shopping and restaurant streets
• 786ellieg (10/5): Great hotel - Had a really lovely stay here. Fab hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. The decor is beautiful and everything is super clean. Great location for Gion restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for having us!
• kathryn (10/5): Excellent stay all round. - Fabulous front desk staff. Exceptionally friendly and helpful. Loved the mobile wi fi service. A very beautiful little hotel in a great area. Beautiful breakfast
• Allobroge73000 (10/5): Very nice human sized hotel - The Hotel is very well situated in Gion, not far from the Sanjo station. The entrance is immediately welcoming, with a blossoming tree for our arrival in february. The tatami room was comfortable and well sized, with a nice private Japanese style bathroom with shower and bath, and seperate toilet. The Japanese style breakfast was good. The small size of the hotel makes it quite intimate.
• Kevin (10/5): Great stay! Still dreaming of that bed! - Wonderful place. Service was very friendly and efficient. Hotel was very clean and well designed. Room was very comfortable and clean. I've visited Kyoto a handful of times over the years, and this was definitely my favorite room for the price. The bed was on the hard side, but surprisingly comfortable. I really miss that bed now. Bathroom was very clean and comfortable as well. The included breakfast is slightly on the light side, being mostly vegetables. However, it was super tastey (and very healthy). The jams that they have to go with their bread is amazing. Location is pretty good. Just a 5-10 minute walk from the nearest subway station. Not difficult to get to from Kyoto Station. Very quiet neighborhood. A convenience store is directly across the street.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - This is a newer hotel settled between Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine. It's a really short walk to Sanjo station (~5 minutes) and it's right across from a Lawson 100. It's impeccably clean, with attention to sustainability--something I really liked. There are coffee and tea available all day and breakfast was really good! We were very happy with ouor stay!
• Coleman (10/5): - Beautiful interior, great neighborhood. I loved staying here in the quiet Gion section, and would love to stay again!
• drklee3 (10/5): Small and intimate hotel that provided exceptional service and experience of Japanese culture - Just a note of praise of all the little touches in the room we enjoyed: 1. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable in so many different languages. Considerate in small ways, like providing detailed recommendations of the area (we referred to the Hotel Passport all the time !) and offering to help us make reservations when needed. 2. Free smartphone service (Handy phone): such a thoughtful touch for our modern needs in the digital age. It comes with 4G internet that you can use for Google maps, browsing, calling, and as a hotspot. The browsing homepage is set to an English website with detailed articles recommending and reviewing common locations to visit. 3. Breakfast was spectacular and healthy (if we spent all day eating street food, we can at least count on our breakfast to be full of greens). The dining area and bento box portions were small, but it was understandable given that the hotel houses few guests and the boxes used famously high quality ingredients. We fell head over heels in love with the specialty bread and jam, we bought six bottles home! 4. The first thing we missed the night we checked out was the bed— we didn’t realize how spoiled by the amazing AirWeave mattress we were until we returned home and realized how much our backs and hips ached from our regular mattress. 5. Green tea and hojicha tea packs were wonderful. The ceramic tea cups in the room and at breakfast enhanced the taste of the tea and gave the simple act of drinking and brewing tea much more elegance. We have a newfound appreciation of pottery and tea after staying at this hotel. We went out of our way and visited a specialized tea shop (Ippudo) just to explore (and purchase) the different kinds of green teas Kyoto has to offer and even tried to attend a pottery workshop to make our own tea sets (we didn’t go because we didn’t make a reservation in time and we really should’ve planned that better). We really have to thank the hotel for this new interest! Very minuscule complaints: 1. Little variety in breakfast bentos. Only two out of four dishes in the breakfast bentos change everyday, so if guests are not fans of the mixed greens and potato salad, they’re stuck with it. The hotel makes it up by providing ample options in the self-serve section for breakfast, which carries three types of delicious specialty bread, two kinds of jam, granola/cereal, wild berries, rice, and daily soup) 2. We got too used to the amazing high-tech Toto toilet. The smart toilet knew when we were finished doing our business and automatically flushed for us, and this made us develop a bad habit of thinking the toilet will flush itself when leaving the bathroom. There were a few too many times outside of the hotel where I’ve *almost* left the bathroom without flushing, thinking it would flush by itself. This is also another thing that we may splurge on when we get back home, which is, on top of the tea and pottery, more things for us to sink our money in ):
• djcflo (10/5): Awesome place to stay in Gion! - I loved staying at Hotel Ethnography Gion Furumonzen, it was very modern and new and a true feel for Kyoto's Gion neighborhood. I had a comfortable trip and would love to stay there again. It was a perfect location and the bed was comfortable, the shower pressure was great and the overall stay was 5/5
• V1914WTchristopherd (10/5): Beautiful hotel! - This was one of our favorite places we stayed on our trip! Beautiful space, great location, friendly and helpful staff, and great breakfasts—really great! Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Kyoto.
• R2170BNlizc (10/5): Fabulous hotel - Fantastic experience. Staff excellent, room spacious, breakfast tasty, coffee and tea anytime and close to Gion and central Kyoto. Close to trains and buses. Book this hotel- you will not be disappointed!
• Wang-hangtian (10/5): very amazing experiencer - either room or staffs has best qualities, location is perfect, with a short distance to famous sceneries, rome is big clean and beautifuyl, most inmprtantly, cheap price compared with other hotels, in the front stage, there is free tee, coffee and cheese, all staffs can speak fluently English, very precise hotel
• Ting (10/5): - Very beautiful property. Staff were friendly and location was perfect. Would’ve been nice if there were blackout curtains
• 992sebastiand (10/5): Perfect stay - We had a perfect stay for one night in this beautiful small boutique hotel. Very kind and helpful staff, everything perfect clean, great japanese-western combined breakfast and a good base for visiting Kyoto. We loved it! Thank you
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Great fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern technology. BUT if you are a UK visitor the smart phone currently does not cover the UK for calls.
• Kelly (10/5): Cute boutique hotel - This boutique hotel was a perfect place for my husband and I on our trip to Japan. It is not totally central, but it is close enough to old Gion, the restaurant district, and the street markets. It is about a 20 minute walk to each, which for us was perfect. The only issue we had was that the bed was pretty uncomfortable. It is a traditional Japanese style bed that is low to the ground with minimal support. Upon check out on our final day, we saw a sign that says feel free to ask for extra padding for your bed if it is uncomfortable. I wish they said this to us at check in rather than having a sign that is in the corner where we never went. I would have loved extra padding considering we paid the most for this hotel in our 2 week stay across Japan. The breakfast was pretty good, there are different breads with spreads, yogurt with different toppings, espresso, coffee and a bento box with small bites.
• Glenn (10/5): Tall guy would return ! - We really enjoyed our stay here. The best part of our stay was the amazing hosts who greeted us and helped answer our questions. Absolutely helpful, funny and kind. A shout out to Martin, from Sweden who was our main contact. Thank you Martin! The room was clean, quiet and i managed to jam my 198cm body into the space available !
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It is a great property to stay in. Very confortable and unique. We had a taste of the Japanese lifestyle and felt at home at the same time. The personnel was extremely helpful and nice. We had a great experience at this location. We will stay there on our next visit.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location in the Gion district. Very cute buildings and good walking distance to both shopping and the Geisha area. Rooms are small but we were out most the time anyway so wasn't a concern. Part traditional, part modern but very nice place. Futon beds were a little hard but that can be expected. Great place.
• Joseph (10/5): - A small town feel to the property. Like a Bed and Breakfast. Yet, a professional atmosphere given off by the staff. The property accents the local architecture very well. You'll miss it if you aren't actively looking for it.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location, super helpful and kind staff. Bedding wasn’t particularly comfortable for my liking and the curtains/ blinds didn’t do much to block out light in the mornings. Some confusion over two properties with close names got me dropped off at the wrong hotel - and Martin at the front desk walked me to the right one. Great service.
• Sue (10/5): No better place to stay in Kyoto - First rate accommodations, service and location. Gracious hosts were extremely helpful at all times. Breakfast was great with lovely bento boxes filled with delicious local organic vegetables, plus rice, soups, yoghurt, cereal and even toast and local jams. Great coffee, espresso, lattes, etc. Beautifully appointed rooms with everything you could possibly need, and spotlessly clean. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
• chana (10/5): great - staff was wonderful beds are on the harder side but thats japan and the staff went out of their way to get us extra blanket to make the bed softer

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