Gionkoh is situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.
There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property.
Heian Shrine is 1.8 km from Gionkoh, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Original and real ryokan, a jump in the history
Super gentle host”
Arnaud
France
“The owner is extremly nice and the place is just like the pictures suggest.
It's really an incredible expérience for your stay”
Sasha
Australia
“We loved our stay at Gion Koh. Hiro was a very welcoming and warm host. The accomodation is a charming traditional Japanese house with comfortable rooms and a lovely Japanese courtyard. We had the triple room which was very spacious for a couple,...”
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Fanney
Iceland
“Location is obviously absolutely superb. The bed is veeeery soft but alright. Its quiet and comfortable in general. Staff is amazing and make you feel welcome and at home. The kitchen is clean and cozy.”
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Margrit
Australia
“Loved this authentic guesthouse with beautiful Japanese style furnishings and a peaceful courtyard in the middle with koi. Hiro was a fantastic host. Appreciated the common areas - kitchen, sitting room and seats by the pond. Though in the centre...”
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Alexandra
United Kingdom
“The hotel is absolutely beautiful. It felt very special to stay in a historical house in Gion. The antiques and decor were beautiful. The lounge and outdoor space was beautiful, I wish I had more time to sit in them. The location is fabulous, if...”
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Neil
United Kingdom
“Grand old traditional Japanese house. Very quirky with a fish pond in the garden that you could sit and look at from a small inside seating area.”
Rahul
India
“If you’re looking for an authentic Kyoto experience, this traditional Minka in the heart of Gion is a fantastic choice. The location is unbeatable — steps away from historic streets, temples, and local eateries. Staying here truly feels like...”
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Annette
New Zealand
“We loved staying in this beautiful Japanese townhouse. The beds in our room were the most comfortable we slept in during our time in Japan and the room was spacious enough for three people. The shared toilets and showers were clean and we never...”
Jacek
Switzerland
“Charming and authentic experience. Located in the old part of Kyoto. Traditional Japanese room.”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note, guests between 7 and 18 years old staying without a parent or official guardian must present a letter of consent signed by a parent or official guardian.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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