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About the Hotel

502 Washio-Cho Gion Shimogawara, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 6050072

Traditional Japanese Accommodation

Kyoto Ryokan Sakanoue offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each room includes a private bathroom with a wooden bathtub, shower, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms feature a TV, electric kettle with green tea bags, minibar, air conditioning, heating, and yukata robes. Room types include double, twin, and quadruple options with futons available.

Kyoto-Style Dining Experience

The ryokan serves Kyoto-style multi-course meals featuring local dishes. Japanese breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM. Guests must check in before dinner service. Those with food allergies or preferences should notify the property in advance. Meals are served in-room as part of the traditional experience.

Onsite Relaxation Options

The property offers in-room massage services and features spacious wooden baths for soaking. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout. The front desk provides luggage storage and a safe deposit box. Newspapers are available in the lobby.

Gion District Location

Kyoto Ryokan Sakanoue is in Gion, Kyoto's most well-known geisha district. It's a 5-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple, and 15 minutes to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Nearby landmarks include Maruyama Park (0.3 km), Kennin-ji Temple (1 km), and Sanjusangendo Temple (2 km). Osaka Itami Airport is 39 km away.

Guest Services & Policies

Services include wake-up service, luggage storage, and in-room massages. The front desk has a safe deposit box. The property is smoke-free and features safety equipment including fire extinguishers. Additional futons are available in quadruple rooms. The nightly rate starts at JPY 2160 per person.

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Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
35 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
42 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
40 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Economy Twin Room
2 persons
40 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Kyoto 1.6 km
Airports
Itami (ITM) 49.0 km
Kobe (UKB) 79.4 km
Train
Gion Shijo Station700 m
Underground
Higashiyama900 m
Sanjo Keihan 1.0 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Trouser press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

502 Washio-Cho Gion Shimogawara, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 6050072
Map view
502 Washio-Cho Gion Shimogawara, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 6050072
Nearby
625 Giommachi Kitagawa
Yasaka Shrine
260 m
Pagoda
Kodai-ji
260 m
Park
Maruyama Park
260 m
Japan
Nineizaka
260 m
463 Maruyamacho
Kyoto cherry blossoms
260 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
260 m
390−1 Kinencho
Yasaka Koshin-do
260 m
Higashiyama-ku
Hanami Lane
260 m
70 Benten-cho
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
260 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ishibe Alley
260 m
Restaurants
Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto
80 m
481-1 KIyoicho Yasaka Tori Mae Sagaru
Teppan Tavern Gion Tenamonya
280 m
537-2 Minamigawa Giommachi Higashiyama-ku Hiro Bldg. B1F
Kyo Kaiseki Kyotomi
10 m
503-6 Kodaiji Kitamonmaedori Iwaocho Higashiyama-Ku
Yoshizen
30 m
503-14 Shimogawaradori
Kawataro
30 m
505 Washiocho Higashiyama-Ku
Senmonten Gion
90 m
380-3 2-Chome
Kodaiji Wakuden
60 m
512 Washiocho
AWOMB Gion Yasaka
180 m
463-8 Shimokawaracho
Kodaiji Kyoryori Manjiro
100 m
518 Washiocho Kodaiji Kitamommaedori Shimokawara Higashiiru
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