Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Yasaka Shrine

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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Property grounds
Front of property - evening/night
Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats) | Ballroom
Japanese Style Room (12+6 mats) | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Reviews

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Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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502 Washio-cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Executive Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanease Style Room 8 Tatami

  • Sleeps 3

Japanease Style Room 10 Tatami

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Modern Twin room

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese Modern Double room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Gion stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Gion guesthouse, you'll find Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kodai-ji Temple - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪家傳 ちりめん山椒 やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストラン やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪しぇりークラブ 石塀小路 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4-star guest house near Yasaka Shrine
As a guest of Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, you'll find a garden and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Kyoto guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers 12 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

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

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,300 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 staffed during limited hours
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 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.
  • Destination fee: JPY 500 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE to the airport?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is 31.3 mi (57-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE on Dec 2, 2025 start from $219.28, 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.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have a pool?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE does not have a pool.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE to downtown Kyoto?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is 0.9 mi away from Kyoto.