Located in Gion, Hotel Gion Misen is adjacent to Pontocho Alley and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Shijo Street. This 18-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like free minibar items, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
What's nearby
Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Ryokaku - 1 min walk
喫酒 幾星 - 1 min walk
Loto Coffee - 2 min walk
EL TESORO - 1 min walk
The Common One Bar Kyoto - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Gion Misen
Hotel Gion Misen offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables.
30-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Free minibar items, refrigerators, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's dinnerware
Crib (surcharge)
High chair
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 2017
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night
Cribs/infant beds are available for JPY 2000.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
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.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
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.
There are no elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Frequently asked questions
Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Gion Misen?
Hotel Gion Misen provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gion Misen?
As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gion Misen on Apr 19, 2026 start from $229, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What's there to do close to Hotel Gion Misen?
This hotel is situated in Gion, just steps from Pontocho Alley, and within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. You'll also find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at Hotel Gion Misen?
No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.
Does Hotel Gion Misen feature a casino?
No, Hotel Gion Misen doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Gion Misen?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.
Is Hotel Gion Misen a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like champagne service and slippers as well as proposal/romance packages.
Does Hotel Gion Misen have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.
Does Hotel Gion Misen have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?
Hotel Gion Misen offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.
Will Hotel Gion Misen allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Gion Misen.
Does Hotel Gion Misen have connecting rooms available?
No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from Hotel Gion Misen?
The closest major airport to Hotel Gion Misen is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 28.8 mi away (64 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Gion Misen?
No, there aren't any guestrooms at Hotel Gion Misen that offer a balcony.
Hotel Gion Misen Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Wonderful hotel in Gion. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The bathroom area very large considering it’s Japan. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
super charming and spacious room and just loved the location. Very helpful staff, and a very home style vibe with excellent food and a nice coffee & tea bar in the back.
Great hotel! Rooms were clean and beds were sooooo comfortable. Location is near many stations (shijo-Gion to the south and Sanjo to the north). Close to the river and other historic neighbourhoods. Honestly an ideal home base for your Kyoto adventure. Staff is attentive and friendly and the hotel and area are quiet. We didn’t opt for the Japanese style breakfast but we saw them in the morning and they looked good.
Excellent staff - helpful and welcoming. Location further from main drag in Gion. But if you want to walk out in a quiet neighborhood and don’t mind a little walking, than consider this hotel
It was clean updated room and decent size. Nice ac because I’m always hot! Luggage forwarding the best option and less than 30 US dollars. Wish I had stayed here and done day trips to Osaka.
We loved the breakfast, the staff, and the location and value. The only negative is that we had large suitcases and there was very little room for our clothes. Bathroom tiny but the steam shower was amazing.
10/10 location was amazing!!! This was probably my favorite hotel we stayed at in all of Japan! So peaceful and combines old world charm with modern vibes ! Front desk was so helpful and everything was perfect!
Very comfortable. I was surprised about the mini bar being free. It didn't have all the things one finds in a mini bar, but it was nice to get complimentary water and ginger ale. Clean. Great bathtub. The shower head position was a little strange as it didn't point at the bathtub. You were supposed to take a shower standing outside of the bathtub, but it was a minor detail. We just moved the shower head in the direction of the bathtub, and the stream was a little crooked thats all. It was still a good shower. Taking a bath was great, we just don't do that as often.
Downstairs they had complimentary coffee and tea. Service excellent, as in all of Japan
Beautiful boutique hotel on a lovely quiet street in the heart of Gion. Our room was on the 4th floor with a view over the rooftops of Kyoto- very charming. Decent size room for a small hotel. Staff was friendly- location just perfect.