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Gion Shinmonso

3.5 star property
City-center ryokan within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi
Family Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi
Public bath
Experience the tranquil ambiance of Gion Shinmonso, a serene ryokan near Kawaramachi Street. Unwind in the indoor public bath or rejuvenate in the spa tub, and stay connected with in-room WiFi; then explore nearby Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple. Discover an elegant ballroom for special events and appreciate tour assistance from a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Hair dryer
$134 nightly
The total price is $147
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 538 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Economy Triple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 743 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Futons

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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Hanamikohji shinmonmae higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0082

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

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 9 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 9 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪SHOT BAR 祇園 LUPIN！？ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪割烹 なか川 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪祇園新橋中谷 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪たん義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cote des Blancs - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gion Shinmonso

Gion Shinmonso puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sanjo Keihan Station is 5 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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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 20
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 656 ft (JPY 3800 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

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 200-10,000 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.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 3800 per day (656 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gion Shinmonso offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gion Shinmonso 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 Gion Shinmonso?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gion Shinmonso?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Gion Shinmonso and nearby?

Gion Shinmonso has a hot tub.

What's the area around Gion Shinmonso like?

Gion Shinmonso is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 4 minutes' walk from Shijo Street.

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Gion Shinmonso Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Very comfortable ryokan, the futons were comfortable and the the rooms were clean. We stayed in wakanae room and had our own private bathroom and shower. Outside hotel was quiet and not busy and within 5-10 minute walk from downtown Kyoto. 1 block from a family mart and so many restaurants. Also with 5 minutes to shopping area in Gion district.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place, great location
Dulce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about it was nice!
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chelsie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A wonderful, first-time, ryokan experience. Staff were very accommodating. Convenient walkable location close to the metro station and Yasaka shrine.
Ryan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 stay

It was amazing! I had reached out to see if we could drop off our luggage before check in to store at the hotel (instead of at a coin locker) and they let us! It was really convenient, and they were very kind about letting us do so. We essentially checked in early (we didn’t go to the room though), and when we actually went to check in they let us know that they stored our luggage in our room so it was already there waiting for us. Overall amazing! The only downside (which really isn’t one) is that I am a side sleeper and find futons to be a little harder for me to sleep on, but honestly the futons were super comfortable and the person I traveled with (who is a back sleeper) slept amazing on it and didn’t even snore! The bath was so comfortable and warm it made the whole experience so much better! Would love to go back to the hotel again! We loved that the rooms all had names and they weren’t by number, it made everything feel more personal and fun.
Brenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay !
Yasumi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room felt very spacious, and very aesthetically pleasing.
Kinjal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jerrell, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Caroline, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tram, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Rudy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Onsen!
TIMOTHY, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice place to stay. Walkable to the train station. Friendly staff and good customer service.
Sabrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very caring

The owner clearly cared and helped us a lot
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Melanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jaime Eugenio, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spacious room and their public bath was amazing. Staff also very helpful with providing baggage delivery and answering questions
Hsuanhui, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Matteo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Emmanuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was walking distance! The area felt safe and clean. Loved every second of it!
Anh, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely ryokan experience in the heart of Gion with a great public bath on site.
Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jalen, 1-night trip