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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Travelers can start their day with traditional Japanese breakfast flavors before stepping out to explore the historic charm of Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

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Hotel Gion Misen in central Kyoto, near bustling Kawaramachi Street, offers in-room WiFi and complimentary lobby coffee or tea. Multilingual staff assist guests in exploring nearby attractions like Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner, ensuring seamless cultural discovery.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P5,638
P6,878 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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City view

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Gion Misen is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Traveling with kids? Consider Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EL TESORO - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫酒 幾星 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loto Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Common One Bar Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ryokaku - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Family-friendly hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, Hotel Gion Misen has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and coworking spaces
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and cribs/infant beds
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day

Property 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Gion Misen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gion Misen?

As of Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gion Misen on Feb 2, 2026 start from P 5,638.11, 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.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–11:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Gion Misen located?

This family-friendly Kyoto hotel is located in the historical district, just steps from Gion Shirakawa Area and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, really nice traditional looking room in a great area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. The hotel is beautiful and quaint. The rooms are good size and nicely decorated and functional. The breakfast was great and the staff was so friendly and helpful. I would very much recommend this place. It is close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Staff were very nice. Good breakfast and rooms very clean
Delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, clean, beautiful decor, mesmerizing mix of traditional and modern and very friendly staff. The location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean and attentive service really impressed me. The friendly staff also made me feel very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Gion Misen overperformed expectations. Beautiful hotel with four-star details and service. In the historic Gion district, you will think you stepped back in time. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in Gion. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The bathroom area very large considering it’s Japan. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel in wonderful location. Room wasn’t too small, bathrooms were great and staff was incredible
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly, rooms really nice and very easy to walk around
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Rooms were clean and beds were sooooo comfortable. Location is near many stations (shijo-Gion to the south and Sanjo to the north). Close to the river and other historic neighbourhoods. Honestly an ideal home base for your Kyoto adventure. Staff is attentive and friendly and the hotel and area are quiet. We didn’t opt for the Japanese style breakfast but we saw them in the morning and they looked good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean updated room and decent size. Nice ac because I’m always hot! Luggage forwarding the best option and less than 30 US dollars. Wish I had stayed here and done day trips to Osaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 location was amazing!!! This was probably my favorite hotel we stayed at in all of Japan! So peaceful and combines old world charm with modern vibes ! Front desk was so helpful and everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel on a lovely quiet street in the heart of Gion. Our room was on the 4th floor with a view over the rooftops of Kyoto- very charming. Decent size room for a small hotel. Staff was friendly- location just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay on a wonderful trip. Perfect location and incredibly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the middle of Gion. Its comfortable and well designed. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, attentive, helpful staff great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, good shower room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Loved it!

Loved this hotel. The aesthetic and employees were wonderful. The bathroom was such a great experience, like a little private onsen! Beds and pjs were comfy! Walkable to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

orna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is s fantastic ,front desk is friendly , very helpful. The room was spacious bed was comfortable. I like the esthetics of the place. Felt like a boutique hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, cozy hotel and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing gem of the property that was close to the GION district. Super walkable to the metro center we traveled all over the Kyoto area, including going to Nara Park and the bamboo forest on the west side of town. The room was awesome for my family 04 with two small boys and everything was on point easy check-in zero hassle and just overall pleasure to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adalina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large by Japan standards with chic decor and an excellent traditional bathtub and separate shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to the Gion area. Lovely back streets of Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet spot, but quick to busier areas!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025