Shiraume – Southern Higashiyama

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.

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Destination

Check-in date

Mon 21 Apr 2025

Check-out date

Tue 22 Apr 2025

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)

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Near To Here:
Shiraume 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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