GION HATANAKA, Kyoto

Gion Hatanaka - A traditional ryokan with zen garden views, kaiseki dining, and public bathhouse in historic Gion district

Located in Gion, the country's most renowned geisha district, this 4-star Kyoto hotel features 21 air-conditioned rooms with traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Each spacious room includes large windows, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers. The property's centerpiece is a spacious public bathhouse overlooking a zen garden. A traditional kaiseki dinner service presents 10-15 seasonal courses featuring local specialties and fresh seafood, served in-room. Gion Hatanaka's small lobby offers views of a bamboo grove. The property stands a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, 10 minutes from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and 10 minutes from Kawaramachi Train Station.

Pros

In-room kaiseki dining includes fresh seafood and seasonal local specialties

Traditional Japanese atmosphere with yukata robes available for guests

Small, intimate setting with only 21 rooms

Zen garden views from the public bathhouse

Cons

Last check-in time is 19:30

WiFi signal is stronger in reception area than in rooms