KYO NO YADO SANGEN NINENZAKA, Kyoto

Kyo No Yado Sangen Ninenzaka - A traditional ryokan with Japanese garden, full-service spa, and shared kitchen in historic Gion

Located in the heart of Gion, this 3-star Kyoto hotel features 6 air-conditioned rooms with Japanese-style tatami flooring and futon bedding. Each accommodation at Kyo No Yado Sangen Ninenzaka includes a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, and safety deposit box. The property offers a fourth-floor terrace with city views, an indoor public bath, and a full-service spa. A 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, and daily manager's reception serve guest needs. Dining options include a restaurant, café, and bar/lounge. The ryokan sits 0.5 miles from Kiyomizu-dera Tower and Nineizaka, with Yasaka Shrine 0.5 miles away. Multiple dining venues lie within 0.3 miles, including Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Nineizaka-Yasaka-Chaya and Okutan Kiyomizu.

Pros

Fourth-floor terrace provides panoramic city views

Traditional Japanese garden on property

Daily manager's reception for guest interaction

Located in Gion, the country's most renowned geisha district

Cons

Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests

Limited room count may mean reduced availability