Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.
A traditional Japanese entrance with a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a wooden door, a window with vertical bars, and a lantern.
A small, rectangular water feature with a stone base, situated in a corner with tiled walls and a wooden frame.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
502 Washio-cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0072
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath

  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Japanease Style Room 8 Tatami

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Japanease Style Room 10 Tatami

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Modern Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Gion, Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is adjacent to Yasaka Shrine and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Gion Corner. Each of the 12 rooms at this 4-star guesthouse includes free minibar items, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪長楽館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SWAY COFFEE ROASTERY - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Guests staying at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a vending machine.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include free minibar items, electric kettles, and safes.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,850 for adults and JPY 3,850 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7:30 PM to receive dinner.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 3850 for adults and JPY 3850 for children

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Sakanoue
Sakanoue Inn
Sakanoue Inn Kyoto
Sakanoue Kyoto
Ryokan SAKANOUE
Kyoto SAKANOUE
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Kyoto
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Guesthouse
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

This guesthouse is situated in Gion, just steps from Yasaka Shrine, and within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Gion Corner. You'll also find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

As of Jul 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE on Jul 20, 2026 start from $159, 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.

Will I be able to park at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have a casino?

No, Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a down comforter, a free stocked minibar, and a separate bathtub and shower.

Are there hot tubs at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE.

Are there connecting rooms at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

The closest major airport to Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.1 mi away (67 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE that offer a balcony.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 196 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, well appointed rooms, incredible location and welcoming staff.. perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous traditional Japanese hotel that is still outfitted with all of the modern necessities to provide a very comfortable stay. Great location with many shops and attractions within walking distance. Friendly and courteous staff. Highly recommend.
Front entrance
Side garden
Double room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful ryokan experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a marvellous experience. I loved this Ryokan and made my time in Kyoto even more enjoyable. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. A really great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and amenities. A very japanese experience, in a cozy place to stay in the heart of Gion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and stuff were very friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff, clean and comfortable rooms

The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, the amenities offered were great quality. We enjoyed the in room baths and the serene feeling that the Ryokan provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience staying in a Ryokan. Hosts were very friendly people and only too happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Very quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fouad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Average only location is OK, however can find

The hotel and service average.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest people ever! Our stay was special from the moment we walked in, until the very last part when we left. It was conveniently located where everything was a perfect walking distance. I was sad to leave, but hope to come back many more times ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This stay was absolutely not worth the price. This was my most expensive hotel of the trip by far, and it was my worst experience. The hotel smelled moldy, there was water damage in the hallways, and parts of the inn were not even heated. I paid $50 extra for a “traditional Japanese breakfast” which was by far the worst meal I had on my entire trip. It was served in a cafeteria (not my room as one traditionally would at a ryokan), and at $50 I would have expected the quality to blow me away. Instead, it was some terrible soba, a piece of salmon and some other seafood items of quality. I had far better meals this trip for $8. It also frustrated me that the staff was no Japanese. I booked this inn and paid a premium specifically to have an authentic experience, and it felt like a sham. I do not recommend staying here and I felt this was a waste of money. Stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely wonderful people at SAKANOUE, made me feel so welcome and special. I loved the unique, traditional vibe and peaceful atmosphere here. Only slight downside is outdated bathroom, and there is only an AC unit on the wall which isn’t very powerful so the room is quite stuffy at night (in here in September so it’s hot & humid).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tugcenur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Sakanoue. It is in the heart of Kyoto, which was very convient and perfect to wake up early to get beautiful pictures in the empty streets. The temples were a walking distance. Lots of good cafes and restaurants around. The floor bed was very comfortable, only pillows were a bit hard to sleep on. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would love to go back to this hotel!
Verified

8/10 Good

Chennming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs in Sakanoue are very nice. Room is a bit old but clean, very spacious compare to hotels. Location wise, the ryokan is located in Gion, right by Yakasa shrine. Gion is very pretty but it does take around 15 mins walk to all the shops in the CBD area of Kyoto. And FYI there is 12am curfew at sakanoue! They alsoprovide variety of free food (curry, Chaka and some western food options) for breakfasts, we ordered the Japanese breakfast and it was a bit disappointed tbh considering the price :( but overall very good experience and definitely will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to experience an authentic Ryokan stay at the heart of Kyoto. Quite walkable to public transportation and sightseeing places such as Kiyomizu-dera and Kodaiji. Night visits to Yasaka shrine were great - just a 2 min walk from the Ryokan. I did not like that there were no vegetarian options provided for breakfast. Breakfast is a traditional egg, fish, vegetables and rice. Even the vegetables and rice are cooked with fish broth and hence cannot be consumed by vegetarians. I feel the meals can be made vegetarian friendly - at least the rice and vegetables.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Taneshiro

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Threadbare, futon mattress single and hard, futon laid and kept laid throughout visit, bathroom wooden slab black with mold. Staff were helpful but short staffed to whit not putting away futon each day. Overall overrated and overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rashida

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed 5 nights. We had to stay here as it was prebooked and we would not get a refund. This place is too expensive. There are better places available at this price. There are no amenities. The breakfast is same everyday. The breakfast is not freshly prepared and everything is purchased from outside or food is made from pre packaged. The staff are nice but do not speak in English and it is difficult. The staff is also on rotation and shared with other hotel. The onsen is just a hot tub in the basement.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Myungsub

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no value for the money!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Norma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Misleading and/or confusing information Our room was not cleaned for 2 days, they told us water was free but next day there was a charge. Washing machine was broken after 3 try’s it kept running. Difficult to communicate with staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable ryokan in interesting area of Kyoto

Comfortable ryokan in lovely part of Kyoto. Friendly welcoming team and we enjoyed the traditional Japanese style room. Found a great cosy restaurant to eat in nearby and had a delicious full Japanese breakfast at the ryokan before leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheuk Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
環境優美,服務良好,但有門禁(0000hrs前要回旅館),而且0100hrs後沒有熱水供應,入住前需注意。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoseb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice to stay here without regrets!

Overall, I was assured that I made a great choice to stay here. Their service was superb, and the facilities were nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KA WAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店很舒適很大,地點很方便,服務員態度親切,還能說普通話可溝通
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, in the heart of gion. Breakfast and dinner is incredible, super nice service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019