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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near Yasaka Shrine

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A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.
A traditional Japanese entrance with a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.
A small, rectangular water feature with a stone base, situated in a corner with tiled walls and a wooden frame.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a wooden door, a window with vertical bars, and a lantern.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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502 Washio-cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Standard Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and large windows.

Superior Twin Room

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

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A traditional Japanese-style room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, No Windows

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, two beds, a TV, and a small table.

Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

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

Japanease Style Room 8 Tatami

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanease Style Room 10 Tatami

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A compact room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Japanese Modern Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Gion stay.You'll be steps from Yasaka Shrine and within a 10-minute walk of Gion Corner with a stay at this Gion guesthouse. Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kodai-ji Temple - 2 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

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4-star guest house near Yasaka Shrine
As a guest of Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Kyoto guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers 12 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,850 for adults and JPY 3,850 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3850 for adults and JPY 3850 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is 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

How close is Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE to the airport?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is 29.1 mi (67-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

As of Sept 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE on Oct 6, 2026 start from CA $304, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3850 for adults and JPY 3850 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have a pool?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE does not have a pool.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE to downtown Kyoto?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is 0.9 mi away from Kyoto.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 201 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, well appointed rooms, incredible location and welcoming staff.. perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property in a perfect location in historic Gion. And with delightful, caring staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan to stay in the heart of Kyoto. location is very close to the temple and the historic area. Space was very clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful and they were able to help me ship my bag to my next location. Overall great location, great staff. Highly recommend for your next stay in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous traditional Japanese hotel that is still outfitted with all of the modern necessities to provide a very comfortable stay. Great location with many shops and attractions within walking distance. Friendly and courteous staff. Highly recommend.
Front entrance
Side garden
Double room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful ryokan experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and amenities. A very japanese experience, in a cozy place to stay in the heart of Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and stuff were very friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience staying in a Ryokan. Hosts were very friendly people and only too happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Average only location is OK, however can find

The hotel and service average.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotels.Com as misinforming the property is NOT smoke free there were people smoking in the lobby. Nice people at hotel though but incorrect description of property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no value for the money!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique Japanese experience. Beautiful room and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026