On a lovely street in the heart of Gion, Yoshiima is a reasonably priced and very traditional ryokan. It’s a good spot for your first ryokan experience. Sadly, children aren’t allowed.
Gion Yoshiima garden
Gion Yoshiima At A Glance
- Great for: couples and solo travelers
- Strong points: Gion location, reasonable rates
- Sample rates: from US$270 to $340 per night
Gion Yoshiima guest room
If you’re looking for a traditional ryokan but your budget doesn’t run to the famous (and pricey) spots downtown, then consider the Gion Yoshiima. It’s a very traditional ryokan on an amazingly scenic street in the heart of Gion.
Gion Yoshiima exterior
Breakfast is served in your room, which is a nice way to start the day (dinner is not served). Rooms look over a small garden. You’ll sleep in futons instead of beds, as you’d expect in a traditional ryokan. All in all, considering the great location and reasonable rates, this is a good choice for a night or two in the old capital.
Name in English:
Gion Yoshi-ima
Name in Japanese:
祇園吉今
English address:
229-2 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229-2
Price range: moderate
Nearest Transport:
4 minutes’ walk from Sanjo Station (exit 2) of Keihan Line or Sanjo Keihan Station of Subway Tozai Line
Telephone: 81-75-561-2620
Website: yoshi-ima.net
:: Check availability and pricing for Gion Yoshiima on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Near To Here:
Gion Yoshiima 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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