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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

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Superior Twin Room
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Japanese Style Room (12+6 mats)
Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Map
502 Washio-cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Yasaka Shrine
    2 min walk
  • Shijo Street
    4 min walk
  • Gion Corner
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    57 min drive

Room options

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Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)

Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Guesthouse in Kyoto, steps from Yasaka Shrine
A garden, a front-desk safe, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers 12 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 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).
During your stay at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, you're just a quick walk from Yasaka Shrine. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Steps from Yasaka Shrine and 8 minutes by foot from Gion Corner
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy Japanese breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Indoor private bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Turndown service
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Payment types at the property

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.
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, clean and comfortable rooms
The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, the amenities offered were great quality. We enjoyed the in room baths and the serene feeling that the Ryokan provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chennming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs in Sakanoue are very nice. Room is a bit old but clean, very spacious compare to hotels. Location wise, the ryokan is located in Gion, right by Yakasa shrine. Gion is very pretty but it does take around 15 mins walk to all the shops in the CBD area of Kyoto. And FYI there is 12am curfew at sakanoue! They alsoprovide variety of free food (curry, Chaka and some western food options) for breakfasts, we ordered the Japanese breakfast and it was a bit disappointed tbh considering the price :( but overall very good experience and definitely will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest people ever! Our stay was special from the moment we walked in, until the very last part when we left. It was conveniently located where everything was a perfect walking distance. I was sad to leave, but hope to come back many more times ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Fouad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average only location is OK, however can find
The hotel and service average.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eldinn

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Arvind

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to experience an authentic Ryokan stay at the heart of Kyoto. Quite walkable to public transportation and sightseeing places such as Kiyomizu-dera and Kodaiji. Night visits to Yasaka shrine were great - just a 2 min walk from the Ryokan. I did not like that there were no vegetarian options provided for breakfast. Breakfast is a traditional egg, fish, vegetables and rice. Even the vegetables and rice are cooked with fish broth and hence cannot be consumed by vegetarians. I feel the meals can be made vegetarian friendly - at least the rice and vegetables.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience staying in a Ryokan. Hosts were very friendly people and only too happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tugcenur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Sakanoue. It is in the heart of Kyoto, which was very convient and perfect to wake up early to get beautiful pictures in the empty streets. The temples were a walking distance. Lots of good cafes and restaurants around. The floor bed was very comfortable, only pillows were a bit hard to sleep on. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would love to go back to this hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Taneshiro

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Threadbare, futon mattress single and hard, futon laid and kept laid throughout visit, bathroom wooden slab black with mold. Staff were helpful but short staffed to whit not putting away futon each day. Overall overrated and overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and stuff were very friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nayoun

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sho

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable ryokan in interesting area of Kyoto
Comfortable ryokan in lovely part of Kyoto. Friendly welcoming team and we enjoyed the traditional Japanese style room. Found a great cosy restaurant to eat in nearby and had a delicious full Japanese breakfast at the ryokan before leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yoseb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice to stay here without regrets!
Overall, I was assured that I made a great choice to stay here. Their service was superb, and the facilities were nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, in the heart of gion. Breakfast and dinner is incredible, super nice service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the bathtub in the room, could have included some bath salt to add into the tub. Overall it is a good experience. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah, ny ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s a nice property in a good location. It was very cold in the bathroom and it was not nice to take a shower there. Heater remote was in Japanese and I had to call the lady for help. Wish they wrote something in English for us to control. We couldn’t figure it out over night and had to wait until morning to call the lady. Dinner was just ok but breakfast was good. Staff were all friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019