Located right on the Shirakawa Canal in Shimbashi, Kyoto’s most beautiful street, Shiraume is a fine ryokan right in the heart of old Gion.

Shiraume is one of those ryokan that manages to get everything right, from the service, to the décor to the food, not to mention the location which is arguably the best in all Kyoto. Quickly gathering a loyal following of foreign guests, Shiraume is the perfect place to have your ryokan experience.
English address:
Gion Shinbashi Shirakawa hotori, Higashiyama-ku

Japanese address::
東山区祇園新橋白川畔
Price:
Expensive
Internet: wifi access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport:
3min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan Line
5min walk from Sanjo Station, Keihan Line or Sanjo Keihan Station, Tozai subway line
Telephone: 561-1459
Website:
Official Website (English)
See reviews of Shiraume on TripAdvisor.com

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