GION FUKUZUMI, Kyoto

Gion Fukuzumi - A traditional ryokan with communal baths, authentic Kyoto cuisine, and views of Higashiyama

Located in Gion, the country's most renowned geisha district, this 4-star Kyoto hotel features Japanese-style rooms with tatami-mat flooring, private bathrooms, and Japanese futon bedding. Each accommodation at Gion Fukuzumi includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, an electric kettle, and free WiFi. The ryokan operates a 24-hour front desk and houses a gift shop within its modern low-rise structure. Guests can unwind in indoor and open-air communal baths while taking in views of the Higashiyama area. The property serves authentic Kyoto-style cuisine for dinner, though meals after 19:30 are not available. Eight restaurants lie within 0.5 miles, including Tozentei, Izu, and Le Soleil. Maruyama Park and Shoren-in are 0.5 miles away, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Nishiki Market are all within a 10-minute drive.

Pros

Direct access to Gion's traditional architecture and geisha culture

Eight diverse dining options within 984.3 ft

Communal baths offer panoramic Higashiyama views

Convenient location near six major temples and landmarks

Cons

No dinner service after 19:30

24 miles from Osaka Itami Airport