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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

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A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors.
A traditional Japanese entrance with a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a wooden door, a window with vertical bars, and a lantern.
A small, rectangular water feature with a stone base, situated in a corner with tiled walls and a wooden frame.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and large windows.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room, No Windows

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, two beds, a TV, and a small table.

Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanease Style Room 8 Tatami

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanease Style Room 10 Tatami

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese Modern Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free guesthouse has a garden and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers 12 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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 daily.

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. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Steps from Yasaka Shrine and 7 minutes by foot from Gion Corner
As a guest of Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Kyoto guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy Japanese breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,850 for adults and JPY 3,850 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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: 7:00 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 5:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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.

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 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'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 3850 for adults and JPY 3850 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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 119 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 196 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, well appointed rooms, incredible location and welcoming staff.. perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous traditional Japanese hotel that is still outfitted with all of the modern necessities to provide a very comfortable stay. Great location with many shops and attractions within walking distance. Friendly and courteous staff. Highly recommend.
Front entrance
Side garden
Double room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful ryokan experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a marvellous experience. I loved this Ryokan and made my time in Kyoto even more enjoyable. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. A really great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and amenities. A very japanese experience, in a cozy place to stay in the heart of Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and stuff were very friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

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
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8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely wonderful people at SAKANOUE, made me feel so welcome and special. I loved the unique, traditional vibe and peaceful atmosphere here. Only slight downside is outdated bathroom, and there is only an AC unit on the wall which isn’t very powerful so the room is quite stuffy at night (in here in September so it’s hot & humid).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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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!
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4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This stay was absolutely not worth the price. This was my most expensive hotel of the trip by far, and it was my worst experience. The hotel smelled moldy, there was water damage in the hallways, and parts of the inn were not even heated. I paid $50 extra for a “traditional Japanese breakfast” which was by far the worst meal I had on my entire trip. It was served in a cafeteria (not my room as one traditionally would at a ryokan), and at $50 I would have expected the quality to blow me away. Instead, it was some terrible soba, a piece of salmon and some other seafood items of quality. I had far better meals this trip for $8. It also frustrated me that the staff was no Japanese. I booked this inn and paid a premium specifically to have an authentic experience, and it felt like a sham. I do not recommend staying here and I felt this was a waste of money. Stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chennming

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
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8/10 Good

Arvind

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
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4/10 Poor

Taneshiro

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
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4/10 Poor

Rashida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed 5 nights. We had to stay here as it was prebooked and we would not get a refund. This place is too expensive. There are better places available at this price. There are no amenities. The breakfast is same everyday. The breakfast is not freshly prepared and everything is purchased from outside or food is made from pre packaged. The staff are nice but do not speak in English and it is difficult. The staff is also on rotation and shared with other hotel. The onsen is just a hot tub in the basement.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Myungsub

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no value for the money!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Norma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Misleading and/or confusing information Our room was not cleaned for 2 days, they told us water was free but next day there was a charge. Washing machine was broken after 3 try’s it kept running. Difficult to communicate with staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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6/10 Okay

Cheuk Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
環境優美，服務良好，但有門禁(0000hrs前要回旅館)，而且0100hrs後沒有熱水供應，入住前需注意。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoseb

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KA WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店很舒適很大，地點很方便，服務員態度親切，還能說普通話可溝通
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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