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Garakuan

3.0 star property
Riverfront vacation home with kitchen, near Kawaramachi Street

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Garaku-an | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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This vacation home puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and homes feature soaking tubs and kitchens. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

Map
74-1, Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8117

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 52 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 59 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 3 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 9 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 14 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 10 min walk
  • Tofukuji Station - 22 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪なか卯河原町五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪五條楽園 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pub Rock Stock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マールカフェ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garakuan

This vacation home puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and homes feature soaking tubs and kitchens. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 10 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Property size

    • Private vacation home
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Express check-out 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

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216]
    • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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)
PETS

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Rice cooker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Japanese garden
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a metro station
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • Traditional architecture
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Shoji (room divider)

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 200-1,000 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.

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, 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

Garakuan House Kyoto
Garakuan Kyoto
Garakuan Kyoto
Garakuan Private vacation home
Garakuan Private vacation home Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Garakuan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Garakuan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this vacation home?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at this vacation home?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at this vacation home.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this vacation home?

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

What is there to do at Garakuan and nearby?

Garakuan has a garden.

Does Garakuan have private hot tubs?

Yes, this property has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Garakuan have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and a rice cooker.

What's the area around Garakuan like?

Garakuan is located by the river in Shimogyo Ward, a short 10-minute walk from Gojo Station and 3 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Garakuan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

HOON, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Jinmyung, 2-night trip