Gion Misen is a ryokan-style hotel on an atmospheric street on the edge of Gion, within easy walk of downtown. The rates are reasonable, the rooms are pleasant and the staff are friendly.

Gion Misen exterior
Gion Misen At A Glance
- Great for: families, couples
- Strong points: excellent Gion location, reasonable rates
- Sample rates: US$200 to 400

Gion Misen guest room
If you’d like a hotel with a bit of Japanese style and lower mid-range rates, you should give Gion Misen a look. We love the location: It’s on Shinmonzen, which is one of the best-preserved streets in the Gion Area. You can walk from here up to the temples in Southern Higashiyama in 15 or 20 minutes, and downtown is less than 10 minutes away.

Gion Misen bathroom
Gion Misen serves a very healthy Japanese-style or Western breakfast that is a great way to start a day of sightseeing. The rooms are well-designed and have a boutique feeling, so the Misen stands apart from the usual business hotel. So if you want to be close to Gion, Southern Higashiyama and downtown and don’t want to spend a fortune, give Misen a look.
Name in English:
Gion Misen
Name in Japanese:
ぎおん美先
English address:
219-2 Nishino-cho, Shinmonzen-dori-Yamatooji-higashiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan 605-0088
Japanese address:
〒605-0088 京都市東山区新門前通大和大路東入ル西之町219-2
Price range: mid-range
Nearest Transport:
3 minutes walk from Sanjo Station (exit 2) of Keihan Line or Sanjo Keihan Station of Subway Tozai Line
Telephone: 81-75-525-7035
Website: Official Website
:: Check availability and pricing for Gion Misen on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Near To Here:
Gion Misen is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Southern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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