We had a lovely stay in the centre of Gion - perfect for early morning walks without crowds and for getting to a lot of sights easily as a bus stop is about 300m and the metro about 400m away, and Gion is completely walkable. Our room was very large and in Japanese style. There was no shower in our room so we had to use the communal bath) which we loved, but at certain times the bath may be closed to accommodate travel groups) You have to love Japanese style accommodation and spend a lot of time sitting on the floor - I am used to it and I like it. As pretty much everywhere in Japan, accommodation was extremely clean. Quiet at night. A little bit of noise on the day time, there was a school class visiting - but that did not bother us at all. Nights were quiet. Wifi worked great. Communal bath was lovely after all day walking! All in all, I would stay there again, the location is definitely a strong point and it was quite comfortable.

This is classed 4 stars and compared with other four star accommodation, a few things would have been better. The communal lobby, though clean, is a bit life-less. I think with a good decorator a lot more could be done with it - cosier communal seating, a nice coffee station, books to read, an area to eat, microwave etc. There was some tea and water available in the lobby and tea and a kettle in the room, but more choice of hot drinks in the room (there was only green tea which was not replenished) would have been nice, Fridge in the room would have been nice since breakfast is not offered and it would have been nice to cool drinks and store snacks/breakfast items overnight.

The property is unassuming from the outside, but inside it's quite modern and very clean. The rooms were huge for Japan, and the futons were actually incredibly comfortable! The bathrooms in the rooms were also super modern which was a nice surprise. They include yukatas and a cute little set. I unfortunately didn't get to try the Onsen but I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff is also very kind and attentive! One lady even helped us bring our luggage to our Uber!! Highly recommend this place!

If I had to be nitpicky, I would say their elevators are very slow lol.

I had only 5 hours of sleep here but it genuinely felt so nice and relaxing. Onsen was enjoyable, the futons were so luxurious and comfortable, and the room was beautiful. The staff were very kind and welcoming, and breakfast was absolutely delicious. We had so much food we could not finish it, but definitely worth it.

I have no complaints for this location. Honestly one of the best experiences I had. The only mishap was that I requested for a plus-sized yukata prior to my arrival and despite their confirmation, I had to call the front desk to request again. It was resolved quickly and there was no problem after that.

Traditional Japanese Ryokan with modern facilities. Everything was new and in perfect condition, without spoiling the charm of being in a tradigital Ryokan. The baths were also new and spotless clean. The staff were incredibly helpful, and organised our luggage to be sent to our next destination. We had a family room for four people, and the room had its own bathroom and separate toilet. Perfect location to walk around the Gion district. We had a lovely time.

The Gion Shinmonso was an amazing and authentic Japanese experience. We really enjoyed sleeping on the futons on the tatami mats. Our room also came with 2 chairs and a small table sitting area, as well as a dining table with 6 chairs (Japanese style low to the ground). It was a fun and comfortable stay; and being in the Gion area of Kyoto was great. Walking to nearby sights was so easy.

located in a very known area in kyoto, we absolutely loved the vibes of this accommodation since the minute we stepped foot in. the check-in was really fast and smooth, the room was gorgeous, clean and spacious, and the common baths marvelous!!! i got to wear a yukata right after and i felt so so relaxed. i would definitely recommend!

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It was a good hotel! The room was very spacious but it lacked a fridge. The only thing that we didn't like was the fact that it is not written that the only way to take a shower (if you have a common bathroom) is to do it in front of other people in the public bathroom instead of having a door inside the common bathroom.

Room was nice and spacious. Location was just perfect - you can reach easily all attraction with a walking distance. Onsen was very nice and well equipped. I feel that staying in this place added a lot to our Kioto experience ☺️

Adding water without plastic bottles somewhere in a hotel would be nice.

Great Ryokan on the edge of the Gion district. Lovely ladies in the staff. Nice onsen. The excellent breakfast was made with attention for detail and served by a very lovely lady. We enjoyed our four day stay very much.

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The accommodation was very clean and relaxing. The room was well looked after and simplistic. Would recommend for anyone wanting a more traditional style accommodation.

There are some hidden costs that you will need to be careful to avoid.