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Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Garakuan provides a terrace, a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 899 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Garakuan

  • Holiday home near Kawaramachi Street
  • Located close to Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley, Garakuan provides a terrace, a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Express check-out, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private or shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Shoji (room divider)

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Japanese garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Japanese garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture

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Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216]

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is near a metro station and on a river. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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74-1, Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8117

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kyoto, Japan Skyline at the Tower
    Kyoto Tower
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station
    4 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Walden Woods Kyoto
    5 min walk
  • 汽 [ki:]
    1 min walk
  • Gojo Paradiso
    2 min walk
  • Hachi Record Shop and Bar
    1 min walk
  • マールカフェ
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garakuan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garakuan?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Garakuan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Garakuan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Garakuan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gojo Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Garakuan Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

HOON

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jinmyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017