GION RYOKAN KARAKU, Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku - A traditional ryokan in Kyoto's historic Gion district with tatami rooms and modern amenities

Located in the historic Gion district, this 4-star Kyoto hotel offers traditional Japanese accommodations with modern comforts. The ryokan features air-conditioned rooms equipped with tatami floors, flat-screen TVs, dining areas, and safe deposit boxes. Guest rooms include private bathrooms with baths, showers, bidets, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries. Gion Ryokan Karaku provides various room configurations, from twin rooms with two beds to family rooms accommodating up to five guests with futons. The property sits 984.3 ft from both Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park, with Kiyomizu-dera Temple's 3-story tower one kilometer away. Six restaurants operate within 1640.4 ft of the ryokan, including Gion Hatanaka and Kodaiji Wakuden.

Pros

Situated in the heart of Gion, the country's most renowned geisha district

Walking distance to multiple dining venues and cultural landmarks

Traditional Japanese sleeping arrangements with both beds and futons available

Cons

2.5 miles from Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

1.5 miles from Kyoto Tower