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Gion Shinmonso

3.5 star property
City centre ryokan within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • 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
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Hairdryer
The current price is €136
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • 69 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Futons

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 48 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

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Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 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

  • ‪ぎをん 桃次郎祇園総本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪JAZZ LIVE CANDY - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪天下一品祇園店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京趣味菱岩 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都瑠璃庵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gion Shinmonso

Gion Shinmonso puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only 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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Off-site 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

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 80
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Down duvet

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • 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 and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's 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 checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

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 bath facility

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Gion Shinmonso Inn
Shinmonso Inn
Gion Shinmonso
Shinmonso
Gion Shinmonso Hotel Kyoto
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 that you 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 12 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Gion Shinmonso Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay !
Yasumi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Onsen!
TIMOTHY, 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

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

A great Ryokan in the city! Bonus: a renovated Onsen! Rooms were traditional and clean. Not your western experience as there are no beds or in-room shower, but we slept like a baby! Staff super friendly. Highly recommended!

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

10/10 Exceptional

A very authentic and comfortable experience
This hotel delivers an amazing experience, blending aesthetic beauty, Japanese tradition, comfort, and warm hospitality. The lobby is stunning, and the public bath is pure joy — beautifully designed, it soothes every tired muscle after a long day of walking and sightseeing. The attention to detail is exceptional: shaving accessories, ear picks, makeup remover pads, and more. The rooms are... spacious! Unlike all the other hotels we've stayed in. That’s the first impression. The second is the style: shoji screens, tatami mats, traditional closets, calming colors... and a password-protected door lock — no key card needed! I honestly think this is the best hotel I’ve stayed in during my last several trips abroad, not just to Japan. And most importantly — the staff is wonderful. So friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. They made us feel welcome from the very first moment. A truly wonderful experience!
Alexander, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jose, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

スタッフの方が丁寧で、応対の感じが良く、 旅の良い思い出の一つになりました。
Yohei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sarena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

すばらしい立地にあ たすかりました。
めぐみ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très bon hôtel de style ryokan.
Hôtel très sympa style ryokan.
Jerome, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

まなぶ, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Maria Isabel, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

とても暑い日だったので、お部屋に浴室もしくはシャワーが欲しかったです。 あと、空調の微調節がしにかかったです。 お部屋、館内はとても清潔に気持ちよく使わせて頂きました。
マユミ, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

お部屋に冷蔵庫があれば、なお良かったです。 でも接客、清掃、などお迎えしてくれるお気持ちは充分伝わってきました。 リピートはありです。
ひであき, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

갑작스런 숙박이었음에도 친절하고 편안한 곳이었습니다. 다시 묵을 의향이 있습니다^^
Eunjeong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

만족스러운 숙소
기요미즈데라(청수사)를 비롯한 여러 사찰들과 인접해 있어서 좋았습니다. 또 기욘의 전통 가옥들이 늘어선 거리에 자리하고 있어서 사진 찍기에도 너무 좋았어요.
DONGIL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

가격과 서비스 모두 만족합니다. 위치도 좋습니다. 다음번에도 들를 의향 있습니다. 욕실도 매우 좋았습니다.
ha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend
Great place!
robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Traditional Kyoto hotel
We stayed in a tatami mat room. It was all very traditional including the kimono, an in-house onsen, a tea set as per the hotel pictures. There's a rooftop area for the warner months (July-August) which would be good. There was a private toilet but not a shower or bath. You had to use the onsen. The location was good for seeing the main shrines etc. While I would recommend it for an experience of the traditional I'm not sure I'd stay again myself. No problems with the room, hotel or anything. It would be good for a family with kids simply for the experience. But there's not a whole lot to do.
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not the exoerience we expected
We thought a ryokan would be a nice Japanese experience. This place was pretty disappointing, therr were no meals available as was advertised on tripadvisor, and it just felt like staying in a cheap hotel (except with tatami mat floors and tea in the room). Our expectations were high because everything/everwhere else in Japan was awesome, and this was not. The location is good in Gion, but I would not recommend it to anyone.
Tyler, 2-night trip