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Gion Shirakawa no Yado

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat in Gion district where travelers can unwind after exploring Kyoto's historic temples and bustling markets nearby

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Gion Shirakawa no Yado offers a peaceful retreat in Kyoto's Gion district, a short walk from Kiyomizu Temple. Guests enjoy the serene atmosphere and in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff assists with exploring local cultural attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, TAIKOBASHI, Shirakawa View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, IPPONBASHI, Shirakawa View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kyoto, Gion Shirakawa no Yado is in the historical district. Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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295 Ishibashicho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0066

What's nearby

  • Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630
    Hanamikoji Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
    Yasaka Shrine
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Famous Geisha District
    Gion Corner
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station
    5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station
    9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • 天下一品知恩院前店
    2 min walk
  • 吉祥菓寮祇園本店
    1 min walk
  • ライブバー Silver Wings
    2 min walk
  • 祇園白川ラーメン
    2 min walk
  • やまもと喫茶
    1 min walk

About this property

Gion Shirakawa no Yado

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Gion Shirakawa no Yado has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gion Shirakawa no Yado offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gion Shirakawa no Yado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gion Shirakawa no Yado?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gion Shirakawa no Yado?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gion Shirakawa no Yado located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street, Yasaka Shrine, and Shijo Street. Pontocho Alley and Heian Shrine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Higashiyama Station is 5 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Gion Shirakawa no Yado Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonder property to stay at. Having spent the whole trip so far staying in big hotels, this was an absolute breath of fresh air. The setting next to the river is beautiful, and is still a 5 minute walk to the train station. The property itself is beautiful throughout and very well appointed. This was perfect for our family of 4. Will definitely stay here again when we are back in Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIHYUN

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

Attractive old Japan style house

It was a traditional house, but renovated new all so we had comportable and great time in there. Manager speaks English very well and he is kind. Location was nice, we can feel cozy old Japan. I recommend here without hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, property was very clean good amenities the only complaint was it wasn’t very well insulated from noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful first visit, ideally located.

The place is excellent. You can hear sound from downstairs to upstairs but that’s okay. Bed is comfortable, kitchen has all the items needed. Washer and dryer was very useful. We had plenty of towels. Looking forward to staying here again. Location was a perfectly close to train and shopping with a grocery and market on the otherwise of block. Drinking coffee overlooking the canal is very peaceful. One suggestion would be to include usb charging plug-ins for travelers convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an exceptional experience, we loved our stay. The location just 5 mins walk from the main part of Gion is perfect, and its position on the side of the river with the view of the big traditional gates from the window is amazing. There are so many dining options nearby, and it’s only a 5 min walk to the metro, so easy to get everywhere. The apartment itself is stunning, Japanese style but very modern and well looked after. It was perfect for 2 couples, with the western style bedroom upstairs, and Japanese futon style bedroom downstairs. We used the kitchen every morning, and the living room was a great place to relax in the afternoon - especially on the air conditioning! Note that there’s only one bathroom and toilet though. Our host, Ryosuke, was so lovely and took lots of time to tell us about the apartment and local area, then he emailed us with restaurant and tourist suggestions. Couldn't imagine a better place to stay in Kyoto - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunningly, beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredible property. It's beautiful, backs onto the canal, and easy to get to Gion and other areas of Kyoto. Couldn't recommend it enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Bronxville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! It was traditional in decor but with the most modern appliances. Ultra clean and comfortable. Close walking distance to Gion and shrines.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロケーション素晴らしい！アパートメント形式でしゅくうはくするのは
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Nao, osaka, jp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔感あふれる気持ちのいいお部屋でした。 ただ、玄関が透明ガラスに暖簾だけで、外から丸見えです。 トイレに行くのも、寝巻きでキッチンに行くのも、とても落ち着かない感じでした。防犯上も、あの玄関はどうかと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

yoko

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

酷い

とまってないのに、お金取られました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

本当は教えたくないのですが・・・

暮らすように旅する京都を満喫できるお宿です。 祇園も徒歩圏ですのでフットワーク軽く食事も楽しむことができますが、 白川を望む和室で地酒をいただきながらのんびり過ごすのもお勧め！ 大人4名でも十分な広さで、 加えて食器類まで整えられたミニキッチン、 ドラム式洗濯機があり、何不自由なく快適に過ごすことができました。 ちなみにお手洗いは1つです。 次のお宿もこちらに決定です。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IWen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019