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In-room safe, free WiFi
In-room safe, free WiFi
In-room safe, free WiFi
In-room safe, free WiFi

Overview of Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4.0 star property

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
Map
502 Washio-cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationYasaka Shrine5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple14 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (ITM-Itami)57 min drive

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About this area

Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is located in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Kyoto Aquarium and Toei Kyoto Studio Park are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 5 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk
  • Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 10 min walk
  • Kawaramachi - 10 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kinoe - 3 min walk
  • Teppanyaki Oagari - 3 min walk
  • Teppan Tavern Tenamonya - 3 min walk
  • KYOTO CHOURAKUKAN - 4 min walk
  • Tousuior Gion - 4 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4-star Kyoto guesthouse in Gion, walk to Yasaka Shrine
Along with free newspapers, this smoke-free guesthouse has a garden and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free.
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers 12 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–8:00 AM: JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Indoor private bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors only accessible by stairs
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • In-room massage
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children (approximately)

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 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
No on-site parking is available
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

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Overall score and ratings

4.5

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 94 out of 160 reviews
5 - Excellent 59%
Rating 4 - Good. 52 out of 160 reviews
4 - Good 33%
Rating 3 - Okay. 10 out of 160 reviews
3 - Okay 6%
Rating 2 - Poor. 2 out of 160 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable ryokan in interesting area of Kyoto
Comfortable ryokan in lovely part of Kyoto. Friendly welcoming team and we enjoyed the traditional Japanese style room. Found a great cosy restaurant to eat in nearby and had a delicious full Japanese breakfast at the ryokan before leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice to stay here without regrets!
Overall, I was assured that I made a great choice to stay here. Their service was superb, and the facilities were nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020