The hotel was in the middle of a beautiful street in Gion district. Coming out and walking around was so tranquil and peaceful with old style Kyoto homes. The property itself was super cute and clean. The best part was the on-site doggies that greeted you with lots of kisses. They had a maiko performance on Saturday for the guests of the hotel. We were able to interact with the performer, played games, danced and there was even karaoke! The staff would provide amazing fruits and snacks everyday. They have a massage chair if you are tired of all the walking and the best perk is that they did our laundry while we were out exploring. The staff were super sweet and though communication was a little challenge we always managed to get everything answered using apps on our phone. We usually stay in 4-5 star hotels but the dogs on site convinced me to stay here and I have to say this hotel was a better experience than any 5 star hotel we have stayed in. I would 100% recommend this place for couples, singles and friends traveling to Kyoto. We were so sad to leave this place but hope we can come back and stay here again.

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Absolutely perfect location in Gion. These small streets are a different world from the rest of Kyoto. The 4 hosts here are both sweet and very, very funny. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. While breakfast and omakase are not served here, fresh fruit, snacks, and treats are delivered to your room daily. The hosts kindly do your laundry for you while you are exploring. If you are there while they host a Maiko show YOU MUST GO! A private event with a geisha normally starts at 80,000 yen and this is free for guests! Tea, sake, dancing, games, and karaoke. I've never laughed so hard in my life.

If I could give this place 11 I would! We were made to feel so welcome as soon as we arrived, shown around our room and delivered fresh melon. The room was lovely - traditionally Japanese - with lots of nice little touches. Every day they left us a little surprise snack in our room. Although they say they don't provide meals they left us pastries and bananas every day which was plenty for breakfast for us. Our first evening there was a free geisha performance and karaoke which we really enjoyed. The ryokan is located in beautiful historic Gion close to lots of the main sites.

Due to its location in historic Gion there weren't a lot of affordable restaurants close by but I think that's a price we were happy to pay for staying somewhere so special

The ryokan-style room was truly beautiful, very clean, very quiet and well equipped. The bonsai outside the window and pretty view were also an extra. The futon was very comfortable. The host family did everything they could to make my four night stay special. And they truly delivered. I loved the fresh fruit and lovely cakes every afternoon. Also the minibreakfast provided was a bonus. I really appreciate it that they did my laundry free of charge. The unexpected evening with a maiko and free sake was real fun and very interesting too. I can only recommend!!! ありがとうございました!!!

I wish i could have stayed longer! 😔

My stay at this charming traditional inn (ryokan) in Gion was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with genuine warmth and kindness by the incredible staff. Everyone went above and beyond to make me feel at home, and their hospitality was one of the highlights of my visit. The inn itself is a beautiful example of classic Japanese accommodation — quaint, peaceful, and full of character. Sleeping on tatami mats and futons added an authentic touch that made the experience feel uniquely special. Everything was impeccably clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged. The location couldn’t be better — just a short walk from some of Kyoto’s most iconic temples and historic streets. It’s the perfect base for exploring the cultural heart of the city. And to top it all off, there are adorable dogs on the property that made my stay even more heartwarming! If you’re looking for a peaceful, authentic, and welcoming place to stay in Kyoto, I can’t recommend this spot highly enough. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Staff was so nice and sweet! Very welcoming and treated us like family. They have the cutest dogs and let us pet them any time. Room was very nice and the shower has amazing water pressure. Comfortable beds and very traditional Japanese room design. They give you a nice little dessert with fruits for free each morning and also have a selection of Ramen ,coffee and snacks for free to grab anytime. They also invited us to have a drink and enjoy a tea ceremony show with a maiko and it was a highlight of our trip. They also will do your laundry for free if needed. Best service I've ever experienced and the nicest family I've ever met. 10/10!!

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Everything about this ryokan was amazing! The hosts were very friendly and welcoming-- as were their dogs! They greeted us with tea and treats! The snacks/breakfasts were perfect and much appreciated. The beds were comfortable. The evening with the Meiko was wonderful surprise!! We brought home many happy memories from that night-- and a game which we have taught our family-- and will continue to play! The location was perfect-- walking distance to sites, shopping, restaurants, etc. The massage chair was wonderful to sit in at the end of a long day. We will recommend this stay to any family and friends who visit Kyoto-- and hopefully we will be back someday!

This place is amazing! The location is a very short walk to shrines and temples and stores galore. The staff are the absolutely kindest, most outgoing people I met in Japan. They went above and beyond to help me with directions to attractions, to speak to me in English (although I tried to speak to them in Japanese), and to connect with me in general. The welcome tea and sweets I was served were gorgeous and delicious, they did my laundry while I was exploring town, and they provided a daily snack (maybe two a day, I honestly forget but I was never hungry!). Not to mention, there are constant snacks and tea available in a communal area. Absolutely stay here, the room, the place, the people, the location, the everything is superb!

Google maps took me to a parallel street which was the street that the back of this building is on. There is no entrance there so initially it was a little confusing walking with my bags, trying to find the entrance when my phone insisted I had arrived. Once I realized I was probably at their back door and found my way around the building (which is far more than just their building), all was fine. The actual entrance does have a sign (in English!) and is well marked. The gate simply slides to the left, btw. I found the instructions to be overly complicated. :) And this is a tiny part of the overall experience. I would still recommend it 10/10!

We absolutely loved our five-day stay here! The location couldn't be better, each night. We walked back to our hotel through the Yasaka Shrine. The shrine and the district at night was magical and quiet. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The amenities couldn't have been better. Our son loved the dogs and played with them each morning before we left and when we got home from the day. The staff were so accommodating and would go seek out the dogs to bring them to him each night. One night, they brought in a Maiko to do a performance. She danced and taught us traditional Japanese games, we had such a great time! It was an unexpected surprise but ended up being the highlight of our trip. Thank you to everyone at Ryokan Gion Sion, we had a lovely stay.

There wasn't anything we didn't like!

Amazing stay! I spent 6 nights here, and it was wonderful. The family was so lovely and kind. My room was big, well organized and comfortable. I loved the little hallway where I could leave my shoes and my suitcase, so that the room felt like a real bedroom. The family brought so many delicious afternoon snacks and breakfast items too. The location was wonderful, and I really felt like I was staying in a home, which is a nice change from staying in hotels. Thank you so much for everything!

Everything was perfect!