Best Hotels in Gion (Kyoto), Japan
Gion Hotels / Ryokan
Gion is Kyoto's famed Geisha District (called "Geiko" in Kyoto). Though Gion's many tea houses and entertainment restaurants are closed to foreigners, Geiko and Maiko in their traditional makeup with gilded hair in full kimono can be seen drifting the streets on their way to and from work, where they fan dance, sing, and play instruments for customers. Gion lights up at night, when the ancient-looking streets glow with lanterns along the river, where weeping willows catch the starlight and the air is warmed with conversation. Groups pass through to populate the restaurants and bars along the riverfront, but Gion still manages to be a mostly quiet district, due in large part to limited automotive traffic through many of its streets. Gion is a wonderful place to indulge in Kyoto's local and customary cuisines, and is best enjoyed after dark.
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- RyokanA Ryokan is a traditional Japanese accommodation which typically features ‘futon’ (folding mattresses) on ‘tatami’ (straw mat) floors. Many Ryokan are known for their public baths (typically "Onsen" hot springs) and their traditional cuisine. 24/7 front desk service is not guaranteed for this accommodation type.
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- RyokanA Ryokan is a traditional Japanese accommodation which typically features ‘futon’ (folding mattresses) on ‘tatami’ (straw mat) floors. Many Ryokan are known for their public baths (typically "Onsen" hot springs) and their traditional cuisine. 24/7 front desk service is not guaranteed for this accommodation type.
8. Yuzuya Ryokan
Enter dates to see pricesBy BeHappy"... with a great location in Gion." - RyokanA Ryokan is a traditional Japanese accommodation which typically features ‘futon’ (folding mattresses) on ‘tatami’ (straw mat) floors. Many Ryokan are known for their public baths (typically "Onsen" hot springs) and their traditional cuisine. 24/7 front desk service is not guaranteed for this accommodation type.
9. Shiraume
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- Enter dates to see pricesBy hipeejay2014"... heart of the Gion district in Kyoto."
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- RyokanA Ryokan is a traditional Japanese accommodation which typically features ‘futon’ (folding mattresses) on ‘tatami’ (straw mat) floors. Many Ryokan are known for their public baths (typically "Onsen" hot springs) and their traditional cuisine. 24/7 front desk service is not guaranteed for this accommodation type.
13. Gion Shinmonso
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- RyokanA Ryokan is a traditional Japanese accommodation which typically features ‘futon’ (folding mattresses) on ‘tatami’ (straw mat) floors. Many Ryokan are known for their public baths (typically "Onsen" hot springs) and their traditional cuisine. 24/7 front desk service is not guaranteed for this accommodation type.
17. Gion Yoshi-ima
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- RyokanA Ryokan is a traditional Japanese accommodation which typically features ‘futon’ (folding mattresses) on ‘tatami’ (straw mat) floors. Many Ryokan are known for their public baths (typically "Onsen" hot springs) and their traditional cuisine. 24/7 front desk service is not guaranteed for this accommodation type.
20. Gion Fukuzumi Ryokan
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- Considered ReviewNorwich, United Kingdom2,518 contributionsAtmospheric historical area of secrets and sinA deliciously dark and shaded area of town, redolent with historical intrigue. This is where the educated girls, trained in the ways of entertaining, hosted their clients. High-class rather than seedy. An utterly fascinating place.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten February 29, 2024
- msa23_2000Chino Hills, California1,505 contributionsOld Japanese charmThere are several micro-neighborhoods within Gion, it this is definitely worth a visit and not far from the city center. The old wooden shops, lanterns, and cherry blossoms were a site to behold. The biggest downside is it is crowded.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten April 3, 2024
- Rainbow TrainBordeaux, France198 contributionsVery cute alleyThis neighborhood is very nice, with a small river and traditional buildings on both sides. It is a very good place to walk, especially in the evening. Depending on the season there are cherry blossom illuminations, but watch the times carefully, it ends rather earlyVisited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten April 18, 2024
- Beth Anne PKenya82 contributionsA trip back in timeTook a long stroll through Gion on the way to Kiyomizu-dera and it was one of the highlights of our time in Kyoto. Beautiful traditional architecture and narrow streets, dotted with temples, shrines, and theaters. We just wandered and enjoyed the atmosphere. We had heard that the local community was a bit sensitive about tourists taking photos in Gion, so we didn't take any. Additionally it was Golden Week so a bit crowded and full of tourists (both international and local) dressed up in kimono...which was weird b/c it seemed to me to be genuinely not the sort of place to hike around in geta...unless you have a reason to be hiking around in geta. I think Gion would be a lovely place to explore on a foggy rainy day, or at night,...and likely would have been more enjoyable had it been a weekday and not a national holiday. But I am so glad we went and I think that, if I went back, I'd book accommodation in the neighborhood.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten May 18, 2024
- PablerasLogro_oLogrono, Spain2,491 contributionsArchitecture and environmentIt is a traditional geisha neighborhood. Get lost walking through the little streets, trying to avoid when there are many people. I found two areas that I really liked, on the one hand Simabshi dori with the canal and on the other hand the Hanami koji area. We saw several geishas or maikos. There are several places where they perform and it is not difficult to see them going from one place to another.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten May 25, 2024
- Venture7620499 contributionsReally fun night time tour with sweets includedThis was a really fun three hour tour of Gion. Our guide, Kats, was very knowledgable and kind. We stopped for tea and sweets and saw the lights turn on in the neighborhood. We spotted a Geisha and saw some amazing temples and shrines. Highly recommend.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten May 31, 2024
- PeterSamJapan11,712 contributionsExperience the atmosphere of Kyoto at night in GionAs expected, Kyoto is a world-famous tourist destination. This is Gion. There are many tourists during the day, but Gion is also bustling at night. There are many accommodation facilities in this area, so there are surely many people walking around at night. This is Hanamikoji-dori, the main street of Gion. Teahouse districts are concentrated on the south side of Shijo-dori, and the long-house buildings create a landscape that symbolizes Gion. You can sometimes see maiko and geisha heading to the teahouses. The city lights have a warm color, creating a fantastic night. When you turn into an alley one block away from Hanamikoji-dori, it becomes quiet all at once. You may feel hesitant to take photos. The view is typical of Gion, and there were not many people on the streets, so you can take some easy photos.Visited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten June 15, 2024
- Paul SandmannBerlin, Germany179 contributionsMemoirs of a GeishaIf you watched the film, you expect narrow alleys, old wooden houses and an atmosphere that transports you back in time. Today, the Main Street is quite broad and modernized. The houses are old and wooden but I guess it helps not to come with the expectation of the film‘s atmosphere here. Definitely a place to visit when in Kyoto though, and for above atmosphere, I recommend starting in nearby Pontocho.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten July 13, 2024
- DrTavirowChihuahua, Mexico482 contributionsWe can't get in anymore butooooOkay ok.. this is a MUST. If you travel to Japan, either because you like culture, anime, food, history or because someone else dragged you on an adventure around the island, surely you do not come for just one day and very surely you intend to visit one of the most iconic and touristic cities of the island, which is Kyoto and which by the way was capital of the country in ancient times.......... Well whatever your case, if you visit the island, you will most likely have the opportunity to visit Kyoto. This place is great, a buoyant city, with great culture, history and gastronomy. Well, one of the must-sees in the area is called Gion. Formerly it was the area where the largest caste of Geishas and Maikos was located in Japan, today there are still schools and geisha houses, extremely exclusive and catered to only high officials and Japanese millionaires, one is restricted, and because of tourists with little common sense or who believe that because they paid for a caritzimo flight from their homes they already have the right to visit a country and do what they want... well not my heavens. At this site, it is essential to behave in an off-center and cordial manner. I know most of the signs on the island are in letters that Latinos and Americans can’t understand, but the don’t pass, don’t take pictures symbols are universal and are fully located everywhere. Let us not make life difficult for the islanders to cope with because of tourism. I want to continue traveling, continue seeing and continue enjoying its culture... by the way if I revisit Kyoto, I will revisit gion and surroundings, there are always great things to see and do!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 2, 2024
- Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada9,226 contributionsQuiet and Calm Visit in JanuaryWe had a good visit in the evening here after a busy day in Kyoto. The streets were mostly empty and mostly quiet on January 4. We did see some geishas when we visited in 2018 but we saw none on this visit but if you do see one make sure you remain respectful as it is frowned upon to stop them or take photos. It is also important to note that many restaurants in this area do not accept foreigners or walk ins so do keep this in mind if you want to eat in this area and research and book ahead for the best experience. If you're looking for a cultural experience you could attend a traditional theatre show at Gion Corner or Minamiza Theater. When we visited there were walk in tickets available at Gion Corner but you may want to consider booking ahead as well and planning an evening theatre show. The Yasaka Shrine was also quite nice too and a bit more accessible than the crowded and busy Fushimi Inari Taisha area. We walked here from the Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station as we visited the Nishiki Market area before we crossed the river to the Gion area. The Gion-Shijo Station is closer to Gion and is on the same side of the river - we also lucked out here with a public bathroom and had some fish cakes (Taiyaki) and some very good ice as well. We would recommend spending at least an hour in the Gion area and longer if you plan on going to the shrine or checking out a theatre show.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten September 5, 2024
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- City Center HotelsNo district of Kyoto is quite as representative of its blended nature as the City Center. By day, the covered shopping arcades along Kawaramachi and Shijo Street bring deal hunters and fashionistas out in droves to peruse the clothing, accessories, gifts, and home goods offerings. When it grows dark, the City Center is a hip spot for nightlife, alive with bars and clubs. A trendy culinary scene and an abundance of local watering holes give the Center its youthful vibrancy. In contrast, the quieter areas of the City Center seem a world away, shielded from noise by the foliage of the public gardens and zen spaces surrounding the area's shrines, castles, and the Imperial Palace. These ancient and sacred spots are seamlessly folded into the scenery, providing a respite from the energy of the city, but close enough to put you directly back onto the pulse of the city when you're ready.Read more
- Shimogyo-ku HotelsShimogyo-ku is centered around the busy train hub, Kyoto Station. A nexus for commerce, shopping, dining, and hotels, the Shimogyo-ku area is infused with tourists and local business travelers, making it a competitive location for ever-new commercial structures. The shops and cafes here are chic and trendy, as a result, with many recognizable chains. Commuters flood the Shimogyo-ku area twice a day, and with Kyoto Station itself being a modern mega-complex and an architectural marvel, this neighborhood is one of the most contemporary and energetic areas that the city has to offer. Buildings here look futuristic, and huge department stores, shopping arcades, and public meeting spaces provide every possible convenience. It is also nearly the only place in Kyoto where rooftop dining and socializing is available, completing its modern tone.Read more
- Southern Kyoto HotelsSouthern Kyoto has a reserved air. Though the Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of Kyoto's major tourist attractions, the surrounding nature, parks, gardens, temples, and shrines provide less-visited spaces for strolling and reflection. The Fushimi Inari Shrine itself is made up of 32,000 sub-shrines, and the mountain they are dotted across beckons hikers, picnickers, and lovers of the outdoors. Many of the mountain's off-set paths aren't frequented by tourists, and the mountain's serenity can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Southern Kyoto is the place to enjoy being outside, and to pay your respects to the ancient architecture and gods of the land that are celebrated here.Read more
- Northern Kyoto HotelsHot springs and historic temples characterize the leafy landscapes of Northern Kyoto. Acres of tranquil residential streets are interrupted by some of Kyoto's most gorgeous architectural gems, including the majestic Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji, the serene artistry of the Ryoanji Temple rock gardens, and the bold red paint across the structures of Enryakuji Temple. Once a religious core of the city, the district now boasts some of its most remote and peaceful hot springs, as well as a few of its best family-run mom-and-pop restaurants. A blend of extremely local at its outskirts, and highly peopled at its tourist centers, Northern Kyoto nonetheless retains a halcyon air in harmony with nature.Read more
- Pontocho HotelsThough small by comparison, Pontocho is one of Kyoto's most spirited and memorable neighborhoods. A narrow street straddling the Kamogawa River, it is Kyoto's busiest nightlife spot. When darkness falls, Pontocho's many signs and lanterns bolt to life, making the area glow with invitations to passers-by to come inside and pull up a chair. Its restaurants and bars sprawl onto the riverbank, providing a friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Verandas are always filled with people young and old crowding tables, biting into hot yakitori or sipping cold beers. It is a culinary heart of Kyoto as much as one of its most laid-back, clamorous, and entertaining evening hotspots. Pontocho has more of an amiable vibrancy to it than an elegant one, attracting newcomers, local veterans, and everyone in between, in casual attire like sneakers and jeans.Read more
- Western Kyoto HotelsWestern Kyoto is home to some of the city's best eccentricities. Kyoto's Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street takes visitors back in time to the Meiji Period, where old homes have been transformed into tea houses and eateries. Pleasure boats drift down the riverbank, under wooden bridges that beckon nature lovers to hiking trails and botanical walks. The area's famously tall bamboo groves, monkey park, and impressive vistas during the Hanami cherry blossom viewing season mean that it is busiest in warmer months, though also gorgeous in the fall, when the mountains and hills along the banks turn multi-colored. Historic and engaging, even the rail cars in Western Kyoto seek to exemplify its traditional nature and scenic beauty. Many people, including natives, come to visit the 1,200 rakan statues at the Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, which is still in use as a religious site.Read more
- Nishijin District HotelsA district with a long textile heritage, ancient Kyoto is still alive in the Nishijin District. Studded with its weaving factories, tea houses, and onsen, the neighborhood is charming and peaceful with a self-possessed air. Less traveled than other parts of the city, it is a district where you can take it at your own pace. Visitors can explore the many weaving and cloth houses, the free kimono shows, and the many shops selling traditional clothing and goods. Showcasing architecture with sloping roofs and wooden reliefs dating to decades past, the streets in the Nishijin District transport you back in time, making them a joy to wander.Read more
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- Some of the more popular Gion hotels / Ryokan near Kiyomizu-dera Temple include:Shiraume - Traveller rating: 5/5Mume - Traveller rating: 5/5Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Some of the best Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto are:Shiraume - Traveller rating: 5/5Mume - Traveller rating: 5/5Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- These Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto have been described as romantic by other travellers:Shiraume - Traveller rating: 5/5Mume - Traveller rating: 5/5Kyoto Granbell Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Families travelling in Kyoto enjoyed their stay at the following Gion hotels / Ryokan:Mume - Traveller rating: 5/5Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Granbell Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto:Mume - Traveller rating: 5/5Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Inn Gion The Second - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- These Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto have a spa:Gion Yoshi-ima - Traveller rating: 4/5Rumor Plaza - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kizashi The Suite - Traveller rating: 4/5
- These 3 star hotels received great reviews from other travellers:Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Granbell Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Inn Gion The Second - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Kids enjoy a variety of activities at these Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto:Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Granbell Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Inn Gion The Second - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Here are some popular Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto that offer air conditioning:Mume - Traveller rating: 5/5Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Granbell Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
- Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant at these Gion hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto:Gion Crystal Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Kyoto Granbell Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5Yuzuya Ryokan - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
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