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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4.0 star property
Guesthouse located steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, an upscale guesthouse near Yasaka Shrine. Stroll through the garden, unwind with a Japanese private bath experience or stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,002
CNY1,102 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21

Why we love this property

Cozy dining options
This guesthouse offers dining facilities where guests can enjoy a variety of culinary options in a cozy, intimate setting.
Comfort in every detail
Plush bathrobes and sumptuous down comforters await in each room. Turndown service and a free stocked minibar elevate the guesthouse experience.

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Twin Room, No Windows | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Japanease Style Room 8 Tatami

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Japanease Style Room 10 Tatami

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese Modern Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
502 Washio-cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 12 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 16 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 15 min walk
  • Keage Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪にしぶち飯店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

You'll be in a fantastic location at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Also, Gion Corner and Kiyomizu Temple are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 15 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7:30 PM to receive dinner.
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Fusuma (room partition)

Special features

Spa

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3850 for adults and JPY 3850 for children

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

This property does not have elevators.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sakanoue

Sakanoue Inn

Sakanoue Inn Kyoto

Sakanoue Kyoto

Ryokan SAKANOUE

Kyoto SAKANOUE

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Guesthouse

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE and nearby?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE has a garden.

What's the area around Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE like?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is a short 10-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Reviews

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and amenities. A very japanese experience, in a cozy place to stay in the heart of Gion.
Alexa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, clean and comfortable rooms

The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, the amenities offered were great quality. We enjoyed the in room baths and the serene feeling that the Ryokan provided.
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience staying in a Ryokan. Hosts were very friendly people and only too happy to help.
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service. Very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendliest people ever! Our stay was special from the moment we walked in, until the very last part when we left. It was conveniently located where everything was a perfect walking distance. I was sad to leave, but hope to come back many more times ❤️
Consuelo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying at Sakanoue. It is in the heart of Kyoto, which was very convient and perfect to wake up early to get beautiful pictures in the empty streets. The temples were a walking distance. Lots of good cafes and restaurants around. The floor bed was very comfortable, only pillows were a bit hard to sleep on. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would love to go back to this hotel!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staffs in Sakanoue are very nice. Room is a bit old but clean, very spacious compare to hotels. Location wise, the ryokan is located in Gion, right by Yakasa shrine. Gion is very pretty but it does take around 15 mins walk to all the shops in the CBD area of Kyoto. And FYI there is 12am curfew at sakanoue! They alsoprovide variety of free food (curry, Chaka and some western food options) for breakfasts, we ordered the Japanese breakfast and it was a bit disappointed tbh considering the price :( but overall very good experience and definitely will come back
Chennming, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great place to experience an authentic Ryokan stay at the heart of Kyoto. Quite walkable to public transportation and sightseeing places such as Kiyomizu-dera and Kodaiji. Night visits to Yasaka shrine were great - just a 2 min walk from the Ryokan. I did not like that there were no vegetarian options provided for breakfast. Breakfast is a traditional egg, fish, vegetables and rice. Even the vegetables and rice are cooked with fish broth and hence cannot be consumed by vegetarians. I feel the meals can be made vegetarian friendly - at least the rice and vegetables.
Arvind, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a marvellous experience. I loved this Ryokan and made my time in Kyoto even more enjoyable. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. A really great experience.
Humberto, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and wonderful ryokan experience!
Lindsey, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and stuff were very friendly!!!
Elina, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

This stay was absolutely not worth the price. This was my most expensive hotel of the trip by far, and it was my worst experience. The hotel smelled moldy, there was water damage in the hallways, and parts of the inn were not even heated. I paid $50 extra for a “traditional Japanese breakfast” which was by far the worst meal I had on my entire trip. It was served in a cafeteria (not my room as one traditionally would at a ryokan), and at $50 I would have expected the quality to blow me away. Instead, it was some terrible soba, a piece of salmon and some other seafood items of quality. I had far better meals this trip for $8. It also frustrated me that the staff was no Japanese. I booked this inn and paid a premium specifically to have an authentic experience, and it felt like a sham. I do not recommend staying here and I felt this was a waste of money. Stay elsewhere.
Danielle, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Average only location is OK, however can find

The hotel and service average.
Fouad, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Absolutely wonderful people at SAKANOUE, made me feel so welcome and special. I loved the unique, traditional vibe and peaceful atmosphere here. Only slight downside is outdated bathroom, and there is only an AC unit on the wall which isn’t very powerful so the room is quite stuffy at night (in here in September so it’s hot & humid).
Daryl, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Threadbare, futon mattress single and hard, futon laid and kept laid throughout visit, bathroom wooden slab black with mold. Staff were helpful but short staffed to whit not putting away futon each day. Overall overrated and overpriced.
Taneshiro, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We stayed 5 nights. We had to stay here as it was prebooked and we would not get a refund. This place is too expensive. There are better places available at this price. There are no amenities. The breakfast is same everyday. The breakfast is not freshly prepared and everything is purchased from outside or food is made from pre packaged. The staff are nice but do not speak in English and it is difficult. The staff is also on rotation and shared with other hotel. The onsen is just a hot tub in the basement.
Rashida, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

no value for the money!
Myungsub, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Misleading and/or confusing information Our room was not cleaned for 2 days, they told us water was free but next day there was a charge. Washing machine was broken after 3 try’s it kept running. Difficult to communicate with staff.
Norma, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable ryokan in interesting area of Kyoto

Comfortable ryokan in lovely part of Kyoto. Friendly welcoming team and we enjoyed the traditional Japanese style room. Found a great cosy restaurant to eat in nearby and had a delicious full Japanese breakfast at the ryokan before leaving.
Rory, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

環境優美，服務良好，但有門禁(0000hrs前要回旅館)，而且0100hrs後沒有熱水供應，入住前需注意。
Cheuk Yin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great choice to stay here without regrets!

Overall, I was assured that I made a great choice to stay here. Their service was superb, and the facilities were nice and cozy.
Yoseb, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

酒店很舒適很大，地點很方便，服務員態度親切，還能說普通話可溝通
KA WAI, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location, in the heart of gion. Breakfast and dinner is incredible, super nice service
Nina, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Like the bathtub in the room, could have included some bath salt to add into the tub. Overall it is a good experience. Great service.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overall it’s a nice property in a good location. It was very cold in the bathroom and it was not nice to take a shower there. Heater remote was in Japanese and I had to call the lady for help. Wish they wrote something in English for us to control. We couldn’t figure it out over night and had to wait until morning to call the lady. Dinner was just ok but breakfast was good. Staff were all friendly and nice.
Sarah, 1-night trip