Minn Gion Sanjo

4.0 star property
4-star spa aparthotel near Kiyomizu Temple

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Minn Gion Sanjo

Balcony
Reception
Premium Suite, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Room, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Suite, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Higashiyama Ward Sanchome, 18, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0005
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, Non Smoking

  • 459 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite 4 Bed Spa & Sauna from 17:30~19:00 limited

  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Traditional Suite, Non Smoking

  • 503 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Premium Suite, Non Smoking

  • 668 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Futons

Moderate 3Bed Spa & Sauna from 21:30~23:00 limited

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Traditional Apartment, Non Smoking

  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Traditional Room, Non Smoking

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Superior Suite, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Traditional Condo, Non Smoking

  • 566 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 566 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Superior Japanese-Style Suite Room (5Beds)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite Room(4Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Superior Room(3Beds)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite Room (4Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Superior Japanese-Style Suite Room (4Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Japanese-Style Suite Room (6Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Suite Room(6Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Futons, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room with access roof balcony(5Beds)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Japanese-Style Suite Room (5Beds)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Moderate Room(3Beds)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Higashiyama Ward aparthotel, you'll find Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マルシン飯店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪東北家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Bac à Sable - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Minn Gion Sanjo

4-star spa aparthotel near Kiyomizu Temple
Minn Gion Sanjo offers its guests a full-service spa. Public spaces have free WiFi. Minn Gion Sanjo also features express check-out and an elevator.

This 4-star Kyoto aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Minn Gion Sanjo offers 30 accommodations with washers/dryers and rice cookers. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Kyoto aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Japanese, Khmer

Similar properties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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 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'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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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, 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Minn Sanjo
Minn Gion Sanjo Kyoto
Minn Gion Sanjo Aparthotel
Minn Gion Sanjo Aparthotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Minn Gion Sanjo to the airport?

Minn Gion Sanjo is 37 mi (67-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Minn Gion Sanjo?

As of May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minn Gion Sanjo on May 30, 2025 start from $272.03, 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 Minn Gion Sanjo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Minn Gion Sanjo.

Does Minn Gion Sanjo offer free breakfast?

Minn Gion Sanjo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Minn Gion Sanjo?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Minn Gion Sanjo?

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

Is there free parking at Minn Gion Sanjo?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Minn Gion Sanjo have a pool?

Minn Gion Sanjo does not have a pool.

Does Minn Gion Sanjo have a spa?

Yes, this aparthotel has a spa.

How close is Minn Gion Sanjo to downtown Kyoto?

Minn Gion Sanjo is 0.5 mi away from Kyoto.

Minn Gion Sanjo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 173 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place. It was our first time in Kyoto and we stumbled upon this place and booked because we wanted the convenience of a washer/dryer after 5 days of travel in Tokyo, and it was a plus that it was cutely decorated. We were so surprised upon arrival to find the place was basically like a one bedroom apartment (so much room!) equipped with everything you’d possibly need to make yourself comfortable. We enjoyed all of the room we had with separate spaces for toilet, shower/bath, laundry, kitchen/dining, living room (couches tv) and also bedroom! Theres also a private onsen to reserve but we unfortunately did not have the time to book. Although the place is mostly self-served, including check-in, we were greeted by staff during check-in and check-out and we were completely blown away by the customer service. I also wanted to add that although these rooms may accommodate multiple travelers, it is important to ensure you’re booking with the correct number of travelers in your party as the base rate may differ a tiny bit. Kyoto now holds a special place in our hearts and we can’t wait to come back. We’ll definitely be booking this place again when we do! Thank you so much for helping make this trip a memorable one.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmundo

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was very clean, and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Hotel for access to Kyoto

There are two primary reasons I picked this hotel, and the hotel satisfied my needs very well. 1. I needed to be close to Rohm Theater Kyoto for a J-pop concert I was attending. 2. I needed a laundry machine in the unit for the Kyoto leg of our trip. The location was about a 10 minute walk to Rohm Theater as well as the Heian Shrine, so it was great for that. There was easy access to the Kyoto subway, a 5-ish minute walk to a bus station, and a short walk to the Keihan Railway that can take you all the way to Osaka, so access around Kyoto and the Kansai region was great. The location was also a just little bit away from any center of touristy things, so it was nice and quiet whenever we went back to the hotel or in the mornings when leaving. One minor weakness for this hotel is that it is not walking distance to a JR station that I know of in Kyoto, so if you have a JR Rail Pass, I wouldn't recommend this necessarily if you want to maximize the value of your pass, but otherwise, if you just use an IC card like we did, the busses and trains are easy to use. The hotel itself was nice. Self Check in and Checkout was easy. We had asked the staff for extra towels during our 6 night stay, and they gave them to us no problem. The suite was roomy, and we had space to organize our souvenirs before we left. They had a washer/dryer combo unit which worked enough for our use case. Overall, I highly recommend this place for a Kyoto stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda, Placentia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to tess as in station.

10/10 Excellent

jenny, panorama city

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KANYAMART, FPO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sze Wan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is self service hotel from the moment you check in with keyless room and rarely anyone will be around to help you. When we check in, no one welcomed you or explained about anything. He just told us to check in from the pad. If you are lucky you will find someone but they speak very minimal English or no English. Also this hotel does not accept luggages transfer since obviously cause no one will be there. If we knew we probably would choose other place instead. The Apt was pretty spacious compare to others, and provided air purifier/ humidifier. Water pressure was excellent. But somehow flooding happened when we showered since something was stuck, since it’s late we could not get help so my husband try to clean it and found poop stuck underneath causing the flooding. We were so upset and went downstairs to complain and call from a tablet and she said she will go to out room. A girl showed up at our door so we told her about the situation. Also we complain about the smoke smell in the room. The girl only told us she would tell the manger about the flooding but unclear and what to do about it. Also for the smoke she said most likely from the lower floor (our room was 3rd floor). After she left, we try to investigate the smoke smell actually coming from outside window, so we closed it and turn on the air purifier, we could not sleep that night since the smoke smell was pretty bad. The next day, we did not see the manager and act like nothing happened.

10/10 Excellent

Yen Nhi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janinne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and stylish. Has everything you need and within walking distance to most areas and near the subway. Loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in and check out was extremely simple. Room setup and shower were both great. Having the laundry in the room was very convenient. Good location with highly rated restaurants and shops within walking distance. The negatives: - Being on the first floor and near the street is very loud. Could constantly hear sirens and people talking - There was a sewer smell of the window was open and the bathroom was used - The front desk is typically empty. You can get in touch with staff if you need but it feels less available - If you stay less than 7 days there is no room cleaning and no information for what to do with trash or getting extra towels, soap, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Close to station
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean. Easy access to main area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location and very clean - we recommend it!

Excellent location, just a few minutes walk from subway, plenty of restaurants, great shopping, shrines and other tourist sights. The check-in process is on-line with a remote video-linked agent available to answer questions and confirm room codes etc. When we needed in-person assistance, somebody came to us very quickly. The property was very clean, and although quite small, was just big enough for our family of 4, for 4 nights. Only negatives were; the washing machine had only Japanese instructions, so we needed to ask for a member of staff to come and explain. Even then, we had questions once we started using it, so it needed more than one training visit! Also the spa facility, while good, is too expensive when you consider most other places don't charge. It would also benefit from more relaxation loungers, there was only one when we used it. We would definitely recommend this place and hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Clean Modern Location Transportation links Room size and design Luggage storage is a huge plus Cons Hard to believe that there is no iron in the room considering the extensive list of amenties provided. One was eventually provided on request.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHUNG DEAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new building, large unit compared to other stays in Japan. Spa in the basement is very nice. Close to shopping and restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent hotel!!

I took my family of 5 for a family vacation. This was a perfect location because it was close enough to all of the attraction the city has to offer, but it was just far enough where we were able to get a nice rest after a long day of touring the beautiful country. I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel, as it was a mini apartment where anything and everything was within a short walk, including grocery stores, coffee shops, subway station, and much more. It was nice and clean and my entire family truly enjoyed the place. My entire family fit comfortably and having the mini kitchennete was fantastic! We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Everything worked. Amazing location that’s very walkable to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

adriana, san diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only wish the futton mattress were thicker. It was basically sleeping on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden jewel. The condition of my room Is just outstanding - clean and exceed exception. Together with my two kids, we had plenty of space to relax. Only 5kin walk to the junction. Plenty of places for food. Very central to many must sees in Kyoto. I strongly recommend Minn Sanjo particularly if you are travel with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024