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Kyoto Sakanoue

京の宿 坂の上

A quiet Gion inn by Kodai-ji, 2 minutes' walk from Yasaka Shrine

★ 3.0TrustYou 93/100 · 402 reviews|Kyoto
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🏮A quiet Gion inn by Kodai-ji, 2 minutes' walk from Yasaka Shrine

Kyoto · Kyoto Sakanoue

A Quiet Inn Down a Gion Lane
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A Quiet Inn Down a Gion Lane

  • 🏮Close to Yasaka Shrine, Kodai-ji and Gion, yet tucked one lane back, this purely Japanese-style inn is wrapped in calm.
  • 🏯Since its founding the inn has preserved traditional Japanese architecture, from the facade and entrance to the rooms and baths.
  • 🛏️With just 12 rooms, it is an intimate property.
Craftsmanship Throughout
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Craftsmanship Throughout

  • 🎋Look for traditional earthen walls with bamboo windows, ajiro ceilings woven from split cedar, and ranma transoms whose designs change from place to place.
  • 🚪Sliding-door pulls are custom-designed to match each room's name, and incense burners let you enjoy fragrant wood.
  • 🖼️The lobby displays paintings and fittings that change with the seasons, plus a kirikane screen decorated with finely cut gold leaf.
Free Private Baths
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Free Private Baths

  • 🛁Guests can use the private baths free of charge, 45 minutes per session.
  • 🕓Choose one of seven hourly slots from 16:00 to 22:00 and let the inn know when booking.
  • 🪵There are two tubs: one of koyamaki wood and one of Izu granite, said to hold heat well.
Japanese-Modern Rooms
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Japanese-Modern Rooms

  • ♨️Two rooms have a semi-open-air bath: the Tsurukame double (40㎡) and the Shoun twin (44㎡).
  • 🛏️High-grade rooms are the Rakuyo twin (40㎡) and Zuiho (49㎡), which adds futons to its twin beds; standard rooms are twins and doubles in the main building and annex (36–44㎡).
  • 🧴Every room has a TV, tea set, fridge, safe, kettle, yukata, and amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, cleanser and toothbrush.
Breakfast Buffet and Wagyu Dinners
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Breakfast Buffet and Wagyu Dinners

  • 🍳Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet, featuring rice from carefully selected grains.
  • ⏰It is served 7:30–9:30 in the dining area beside the first-floor lobby.
  • 🥩Dinner is kaiseki by Kyoto chefs centered on domestic A5 wagyu sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, or udon-suki hot pot in a golden dashi.
Higashiyama Sights on Foot
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Higashiyama Sights on Foot

  • ⛩️Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji are 2 minutes' walk; Yasaka Koshindo and Yasui Konpiragu are 5 minutes.
  • 🗼The Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji) is 6 minutes away and Kiyomizu-dera 15 minutes on foot.
  • 🏮Gion Shinbashi is 12 minutes, Pontocho 15 minutes and Nishiki Market 18 minutes away.
Access and Parking
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Access and Parking

  • 🚌From JR Kyoto Station, take Kyoto City Bus 206 to Higashiyama Yasui and walk; about 25 minutes.
  • 🚃From Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi (Shijo Kawaramachi) or Keihan Gion-Shijo (Shijo Keihan-mae), take bus 207 to Gion; about 15 and 10 minutes respectively.
  • 🅿️There is no on-site parking; use nearby paid lots.
Free Private Baths
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Free Private Baths

  • 🛁Guests can use the private baths free of charge, 45 minutes per session.
  • 🕓Choose one of seven hourly slots from 16:00 to 22:00 and let the inn know when booking.
  • 🪵There are two tubs: one of koyamaki wood and one of Izu granite, said to hold heat well.
Japanese-Modern Rooms
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Japanese-Modern Rooms

  • ♨️Two rooms have a semi-open-air bath: the Tsurukame double (40㎡) and the Shoun twin (44㎡).
  • 🛏️High-grade rooms are the Rakuyo twin (40㎡) and Zuiho (49㎡), which adds futons to its twin beds; standard rooms are twins and doubles in the main building and annex (36–44㎡).
  • 🧴Every room has a TV, tea set, fridge, safe, kettle, yukata, and amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, cleanser and toothbrush.

A compact ryokan in the heart of Gion, ideal for exploring on foot, with free private baths and fine craftsmanship. Note that there is no hot-spring public bath and no on-site parking.

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Read the property's own description▾
Property Location Located in Kyoto (Gion), Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is a 3-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and 7 minutes by foot from Gion Corner. This 4-star ryokan is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sanjusangendo Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keep…Read more ↓

Property Location Located in Kyoto (Gion), Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is a 3-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and 7 minutes by foot from Gion Corner. This 4-star ryokan is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sanjusangendo Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles. Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a ballroom. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Yasaka Shrine - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Kodaiji Temple - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Maruyama Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Chion-in Temple - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi Gion Corner - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Kenninji Temple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Pontocho - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Shoren-in Temple - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Kiyamachi Street - 1 km / 0.6 mi Kyoto Tourist Information Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Kiyomizu Temple - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Nishiki Market - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Teramachi Street - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi The nearest airports are: Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 101.4 km / 63 mi Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 54.4 km / 33.8 mi The preferred airport for Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.).

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

ROOMS

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ACCESS

Getting there

♨ Central Kyoto · 64 ryokan in this onsen town

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

  • Parking lot
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
  • Television
  • High speed internet access in the room

POLICY

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Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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…Read more ↓

Mandatory fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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. · Destination fee: JPY 500 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional fees · Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Other information · 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. · Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · This property accepts credit cards and cash · Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited · Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher · Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Special Check-in Instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Sakanoue?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is Kyoto Sakanoue located?
It is in Kyoto. Address: 502 Washiocho Higashiyama-ku.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

Traveler ratings

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93/100

402 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

15:00 ~ 19:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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