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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Gion Ryokan Karaku

9.2 / 10

Outstanding(373 Ratings)

$$$$

Ryokan in Kyoto

6 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Location

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

Reviews

5 / 10

The full and real Japanese experience. Really fun and an enjoyable experience. Would recommend to try the Japanese breakfast as well to really get an understanding of the traditional food culture.

5 / 10

If you want to experience the Ryokan atmosphere we can only recommend Gion Ryokan Karaku. The rooms are large, clean, light and bathroom/bathing facilities are nicely decorated. Both rooms and lounge areas give you the perfect Ryokan feeling. On top of that you get the best service we have experienced. A personal welcome, an introduction to the house facilities and how the Ryokan experience works. We had a suitcase missing when our luggage arrived and the staff went out of their way to help us. We got the missing suitcase later on arrival day. Very helpful staff. The location is perfect for experiencing local Edo period buildings, shrines and temples. Good selection of restaurants in close walking distance.

5 / 10

Great location near sights and shopping, friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful experience staying in a traditional style lodging. There is an elevator in case your group needs one.

5 / 10

This Ryokan was wonderful. The room we stayed in fit our group of four fairly well, although with the four futons down it was a bit tight walking through if people left stuff on the ground. It was a beautiful room, with a nice, deep Japanese bath The hotel offers Japanese breakfast and dinner for an additional charge - both a bit pricey, but when you see the large variety and the quality of the items served, it is worth that cost. We had one breakfast and one dinner. The dinner is Kaiseki style (not sure if the breakfast fits that category). Both served very small portions of many items that were tasty and artistically presented. On first sight you'd expect to go away hungry because of the small size but there are so many items served that it was filling. The front desk and dining area staff were very helpful and friendly. They seem able to speak some English but we speak Japanese and used that to communicate. We purposely chose a location in Higashi-yama, and it was great for what we wanted - a 10-15 minute walk to two train stations, one of which goes to the main Kyoto station, right next to Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine, and a 15 minute walk from Kiyomizudera my favorite temple of all. Walking the other way Heian Shrine was also in reach. Everyplace we wanted to go outside of Higashi-yama could be reached by the two nearby trains.

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

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Gion Ryokan Karaku

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Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

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9.2Outstanding

(373 Ratings)

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9.2 / 10

Outstanding(373 Ratings)

Ryokan in Kyoto

6 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this ryokan rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a bidet. Other amenities include towels, slippers, an electric kettle, and a desk.

Amenities

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

TV

Bathroom

Refrigerator

WiFi/Internet

No pets allowed

Kettle

Bath or shower

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Map of Kyoto

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10

Outstanding(373 Ratings)

10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026

Great location and excellent staff and services!

10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026

Great location, walking distance to many attractions which means you can get there early before crowds. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. Not sure about the dinner, but traditional Japanese breakfast is awesome.

10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026

Staff very accommodating. Rooms was clean and beautiful. Very close to the historic district.

5 / 10·Aug 2026

The full and real Japanese experience. Really fun and an enjoyable experience. Would recommend to try the Japanese breakfast as well to really get an understanding of the traditional food culture.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gion Ryokan Karaku. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gion Ryokan Karaku pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gion Ryokan Karaku?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, bathroom, and refrigerator.

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