RYOKAN UEMURA, Kyoto

Ryokan Uemura - A traditional Japanese guesthouse in historic Gion with shared facilities and futon bedding

Located in the center of Gion district, this authentic Kyoto hotel features rooms with traditional shoji paper screens and tatami floors where guests sleep on Japanese futon bedding. The 2-star Ryokan Uemura provides Japanese Yukata robes as sleepwear and equips each room with heating, air conditioning, and a sitting area with a low table. Shared bathrooms come with free toiletries and hair dryers, while free wired internet access is available in the lounge. A Japanese set-menu breakfast is served daily, and luggage storage is provided on-site. The property stands 984.3 ft from Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji, with eight restaurants within a 300-meter radius, including Saryo Wakana and Ishibekoji Kamikura. Guests can reach Kiyomizu Temple by a 20-minute walk and Maruyama Park within 10 minutes on foot.

Pros

Located in Gion, the prime district for experiencing Edo-period culture and traditional arts

Period-style garments available for rent at nearby Studio Shiki for men, women, and children

Walking distance to multiple temples, shrines, and traditional dining venues

Cons

Property enforces a 22:00 curfew

All bathroom facilities are shared