東山の宿 藤屋, Kyoto

東山の宿 藤屋 - A Traditional Gion District Guesthouse with City Views and Shared Bathrooms

Located in Kyoto's historic Gion district, this traditional Kyoto hotel features rooms with city views and shared bathroom facilities. 東山の宿 藤屋 positions guests within 0.5 miles of the Yasaka Shrine and Kennin-ji temple. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, hairdryer, air conditioning, and a washing machine. Two futons are provided in the double room setup. The property sits less than 0.5 miles from Gion Shijo Station and within walking distance to eight major landmarks, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple (0.5 miles) and Shoren-in Temple (0.5 miles). Seven restaurants operate within 0.5 miles of the accommodation, including Tosuiro Gion and Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto, both 0.3 miles away.

Pros

Strategic location in Gion district, known for geishas in colorful kimonos on Tatsumi Bridge

Surrounded by upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street

Easy access to eight major temples and cultural landmarks

Cons

Shared bathroom facilities only

Itami Airport is 28.5 miles from the property