The hotel is absolutely beautiful. It felt very special to stay in a historical house in Gion. The antiques and decor were beautiful. The lounge and outdoor space was beautiful, I wish I had more time to sit in them. The location is fabulous, if you wish to be in Gion. The staff are incredibly kind.

The walls are very thin, which is expected in an older house, but unfortunately some guests were inconsiderate of sound. I was kept up all night by a loud Italian couple despite politely knocking on their door—they ignored it, and I did not sleep for one night. It would be helpful if staff reminded guests at check-in to keep noise down at night due to the thin walls. I've seen this done at similar properties in Japan, and it encourages everyone to be more mindful. But this is not the property's fault, sadly some tourists are not respectful of others.

We loved our stay at Gion Koh. Hiro was a very welcoming and warm host. The accomodation is a charming traditional Japanese house with comfortable rooms and a lovely Japanese courtyard. We had the triple room which was very spacious for a couple, and had excellent air conditioning. Everything was clean and well looked-after. The shared bathrooms were fine - enough for all guests with great showers. The location is in the beautiful historical part of Gion which is very quiet and only a short walk to Yasaka Shrine and the Kodak forest. It’s a perfect place if you want to stay in the more relaxed part of the city and explore the temples and gardens.

The location is about a 15-minute walk to the metro and the main area for restaurants and bars. It was very hot in Kyōto in July during our stay, and this walk to and from the main area was tough! Keep this in mind if you plan to enjoy a lot of the Kyōto food scene but don’t like a long walk.

What an experience. Words won't quite convey how cool this place was. First off, the location. You're in the heart of the Gion district, in a beautiful Japanese style home with a central koi pond. You walk right and you're at Yasaka Shrine, left and you can see Yasaka Koshin-do on your way to Kiyomizudera. Straight on and you're into central Kyoto. Second, there's Hiro, host extraordinaire. Always willing to offer great advice with a smile. We stayed in the Japanese family room and it just elevated the entire trip. Tatami, futons, sliding doors, the sound of running water from the pond - it felt straight out of a movie. It was a welcome change from the very corporate feel of big city hotels. I would stay there again without a second thought.

Remember that it's a traditional home and that means no special soundproofing between floors. It didn't keep me awake or bother me that much (I live in a flat in the UK, so I'm used to it) but I definitely heard the footsteps and roller bags in the room above. There's nothing to be done about though, so it's a minor gripe.

The place has captured the Kyoto machiya and is like you are transported back in time. This place is really a must stay when you go to Kyoto. The owner is a gem and is one of the nicest owners we have talked to, super friendly and beyond helpful. It is located in the best area of Kyoto and after a long day of exploring the city we found ourselves enjoying this beautiful small Ryokan and staring at the amazing koi pond that he has as the center of the rooms. The value of the stay is beyond worth it as well. My family are still talking about this magical stay, we have never stayed at a place like it, it really is a once in a life time place.

If you’re looking for an authentic Kyoto experience, this traditional Minka in the heart of Gion is a fantastic choice. The location is unbeatable — steps away from historic streets, temples, and local eateries. Staying here truly feels like stepping back in time, with beautiful wooden interiors and a serene atmosphere that captures old Kyoto perfectly. Hiro, the host, is exceptional — warm, responsive, and full of helpful recommendations that made our trip even more memorable.

While the property’s age adds to its charm, a more thorough deep cleaning would really enhance the overall experience.

We loved staying in this beautiful Japanese townhouse. The beds in our room were the most comfortable we slept in during our time in Japan and the room was spacious enough for three people. The shared toilets and showers were clean and we never had to wait to use any of the facilities. The location is amazing and allowed us to wander around the Gion area while quieter in the evenings. The traditional style Japanese garden is beautiful to relax by after a busy day. Hiro has created a wonderful environment to enjoy your holiday and he makes sure you have everything you need.

We didn’t get a chance to eat breakfast as we had to be on the move very early but the location was perfect. It was central to a bunch of shops and restaurants and a very close walking distance to bus stops and the famous Ninenzaka street. Hiro was also so nice and welcoming!

I would have liked to have been offered flip flops/indoor shoes because the floor was cold and I couldn’t fit mine in my backpack to bring with me. I believe there were some near the front entrance but I wasn’t sure if we were allowed to use those/wear them inside.

Is clean, feels very historic when i enter the waiting room. It was air conditioned as soon as you step in. Host was very hospitable, I didnt have much chance to speak with him as i only stay for a night. But i read many positive reviews about him. He ask me any questions but i didnt had any question in mind. Location was superb and that was the main reason why i had chosen Gionkoh. Near to all the photographic streets and places of attractions. You can go late at night and early in morning where is no crowd. There is a Lawson nearby. All is good at this place. Highly recommended!

Maybe suggest some alternative white lights in room , it was yellow lights throughout which is still acceptable in view of the ambience, which also add on to the historic feel.

Loved this authentic guesthouse with beautiful Japanese style furnishings and a peaceful courtyard in the middle with koi. Hiro was a fantastic host. Appreciated the common areas - kitchen, sitting room and seats by the pond. Though in the centre of Gion, it was very quiet at night.

Nothing. This is a guesthouse with mostly shared bathrooms but they were never crowded and always clean.

Kyoto is busy and touristy and our room was quiet with access to an interior garden w koi pond. It was so peaceful and quiet and comfortable after the busy-ness of touring Kyoto. The host was friendly, accessible, helpful. Having access to a kitchen is also a plus. It’s walking distance to so many sites and the access to public transportation was good.

Nothing! The room was Japanese style (beds on the floor) and the bath a traditional Japanese style but that was fine with us.