Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

4.0 star property

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Property grounds
Front of property - evening/night
Superior Twin Room | Down comforters, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Superior Double Room with Semi-Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

  • City view
  • 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

Japanese Modern Double room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Kodai-ji Temple - 2 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

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
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪にしぶち飯店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Guests staying at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
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).

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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 within a 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. You'll also find Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street less than a mile away.

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

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE on Jun 5, 2026 start from $226, 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 free stocked minibar, a down comforter, 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. 115 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 192 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yi Chien

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalmar

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

4/10 Poor

Rashida

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, North Augusta

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Norma

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Fabiana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Chennming

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Eldinn

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Arvind

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Taneshiro

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elina

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