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Gion Shinmonso

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Reception
Public bath
Standard Triple Room
Family Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hanamikohji shinmonmae higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0082
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 69 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Futons

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Basic Room

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

You'll be centrally located in Kyoto with a stay at Gion Shinmonso, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. .This ryokan is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kyoto University.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kyoto University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JAZZ LIVE CANDY - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪天下一品祇園店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京趣味菱岩 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都瑠璃庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ステーキハウス新吾 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gion Shinmonso

Ryokan with a hot tub, near Kawaramachi Street
Gion Shinmonso offers 21 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a hot tub.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 3,800 per day)

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 200-10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 3800 per day (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Gion Shinmonso
Gion Shinmonso Inn
Gion Shinmonso Inn Kyoto
Gion Shinmonso Kyoto
Shinmonso
Gion Shinmonso Hotel Kyoto
Shinmonso Inn
Gion Shinmonso Kyoto
Gion Shinmonso Ryokan
Gion Shinmonso Ryokan Kyoto

Gion Shinmonso Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about it was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsuanhui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room and their public bath was amazing. Staff also very helpful with providing baggage delivery and answering questions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay in Kyoto. It was easy to walk to various landmarks from this location as well as a train station. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy, Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan property is in quiet side of Gion area and good enough to provide quick access to the tourist attractions in Gion and Higashiyama areas. The property has public hot bath facilities for gents and ladies in the lobby floor to use. The room is quite good and provide guest with traditional futon sleep and room with sliding door. The private shower and toilet are modern standard, so no need to worry on this issue. The only downside is the staff members don't communicate in English sufficiently, but they try their best to communicate using translation app / tool. I like the fact that they provide the kimono / yukata style sleeping gowns for guests in the room and bottled water to drink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was walking distance! The area felt safe and clean. Loved every second of it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely ryokan experience in the heart of Gion with a great public bath on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family suite space worked really well for our family of 4. The space was very large, and we had family staying in another room join us for dinner in our suite with plenty of room for everyone. Within the space there is a full living room, bathroom, and space for 4 to sleep comfortably. The Gion district is historic and beautiful, and the hotel is close to so many attractions and transportation options. The front desk staff communicated well with translators and gave us great recommendations and service, including helping with forwarded luggage. We had our final breakfast at the hotel and opted for the traditional Japanese breakfast - it was delicious and extensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

So uncomfortable and impractical

I wanted a Japanese experience of a Ryokan. I stayed in one the night before in Hakone, however this had a foam layer underneath the futon, so was quite comfy. I was expecting the same. Sadly it was the most uncomfortable night ever. The room is large and clean, although nowhere to put anything other than the floor. There are huge cupboards with no shelves. No shelves or hooks in the bathroom, and the sink surround is sloping so you can't even put a toothbrush there. Everything has to go on the floor. There are no comfortable chairs to sit on and relax. The beds are in the midd6of the room so you are unable to sit up in bed and rest against a wall. There is absolutely no comfort in the room at all, which is needed after walking miles around a city every day! The bathroom and toilet are in separate rooms, which is fine, but on the opposite side of the room No soap or towels in the toilet, so have to open doors with dirty hands on the way to the washbasin in the bathroom. Very unhygienic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, first-time, ryokan experience. Staff were very accommodating. Convenient walkable location close to the metro station and Yasaka shrine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

A very authentic and comfortable experience

This hotel delivers an amazing experience, blending aesthetic beauty, Japanese tradition, comfort, and warm hospitality. The lobby is stunning, and the public bath is pure joy — beautifully designed, it soothes every tired muscle after a long day of walking and sightseeing. The attention to detail is exceptional: shaving accessories, ear picks, makeup remover pads, and more. The rooms are... spacious! Unlike all the other hotels we've stayed in. That’s the first impression. The second is the style: shoji screens, tatami mats, traditional closets, calming colors... and a password-protected door lock — no key card needed! I honestly think this is the best hotel I’ve stayed in during my last several trips abroad, not just to Japan. And most importantly — the staff is wonderful. So friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. They made us feel welcome from the very first moment. A truly wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot speak highly enough about this ryokan. From check in to check out the staff was very attentive to our needs and helpful with whatever we needed. The rooms were clean and traditional style, but included a tv with streaming services, which I loved as a traveler! And the onsen was like heaven after walking around Kyoto in February. It was always clean and well organized. When I come back to Japan, I will def stop here to rest!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tram

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice and traditional stay. Good experience

It was a nice experience. Very good customer service. Tradition Japanese living style. The only thing was the heater smell like exhaust fume for the entire stays that flared up my sinusitis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinjal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room felt very spacious, and very aesthetically pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great Ryokan in the city! Bonus: a renovated Onsen! Rooms were traditional and clean. Not your western experience as there are no beds or in-room shower, but we slept like a baby! Staff super friendly. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Onsen!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarena

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina, Arcadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice place to stay. Walkable to the train station. Friendly staff and good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ryokan! Facilities are super clean. Staff is amazing. We love the onset. Unfortunately couldn’t try the restaurant as it was only with reservation. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria Isabel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023