Akari Kyoto Gion Hotel

$$$$||View on mapKyoto, JapanHigashiyama-Ku Bishamoncho 46-7, Kyoto, Japan|
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Akari Kyoto Gion Hotel
Higashiyama-Ku Bishamoncho 46-7, Kyoto, Japan·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.4
Staff9.0
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Solo33%
Couples31%
Families26%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.4
Staff9.0
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Solo33%
Couples31%
Families26%
Groups10%

3-star hotel in Kyoto's historic Gion district, steps from geisha culture and major temples

Rooms & Amenities

Akari Kyoto Gion provides 32 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a high-tech toilet and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and fridge. Guests also receive complimentary bottled water replenished daily and can choose from a pillow menu at the lobby.

Location & Neighborhood

The hotel sits in the Gion district, a 5-minute walk from Hanamikoji Dori and a 7-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 12-minute walk away, and Ponto-cho is reachable in 10 minutes on foot. Within a 5-minute walk, guests find numerous restaurants, a convenience store, and a supermarket.

Services & Guest Support

A 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff offers concierge services including cultural experience events and restaurant recommendations. Free luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out, and safety deposit boxes are provided at the lobby. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi throughout and a fax/photocopying service.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, including bread rolls, pastries, juice, and instant coffee or tea. Guests can pick up additional items such as prepackaged breads to take on outings. The breakfast area also provides a selection of tea and coffee throughout the morning.

Family-Friendly Features

The hotel offers board games and puzzles for children to borrow at the front desk. Rooms are spacious enough for families, and extra pillows are available upon request. The hotel also accepts luggage delivery via Yamato Transport, making travel with children easier.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Hanamikoji Dori and 7 minutes from Yasaka Shrine
  • Rooms: 32 rooms with high-tech toilets and pillow menu
  • Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast with pastries and juice
  • Services: 24-hour multilingual front desk and free luggage storage
  • Nearby: Restaurants, convenience store, supermarket within 5-minute walk
  • Family: Board games/puzzles available and luggage delivery accepted
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:37
Former name
akari formerly kyoto ingion
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Rooms and availability

Holiday Home
  • Max:
    6 persons
Superior Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
  • Street view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    3 Sofa beds2 Single beds or 1 Double bed1 King-size bed
  • Street view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Facilities for kids

Cots

Board games

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Room view

  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Akari Kyoto Gion Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 40 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 48.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

Higashiyama-Ku Bishamoncho 46-7, Kyoto, Japan
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Higashiyama-Ku Bishamoncho 46-7, Kyoto, Japan
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Higashiyama-Ku Bishamoncho 46-7, Kyoto, Japan
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
625 Giommachi Kitagawa
Yasaka Shrine
510 m
Pagoda
Kennin-ji
310 m
Japan
Nineizaka
490 m
390−1 Kinencho
Yasaka Koshin-do
490 m
70 Benten-cho
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
70 m
Higashiyama-Ku
Hanami Lane
530 m
Pagoda
Yasakanoto
370 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ishibe Alley
470 m
Restaurant
Yushoku-tei Gion
220 m
Restaurant
higasiyama-yasui Tokkyu Ramen Hiroshi
510 m
Restaurant
Gion Uemori
370 m
Restaurant
Chae Kyoto Smoothie
420 m
Restaurant
Gyoza No Ohsho
410 m
Restaurant
Abura Soba Nekomata
450 m

Reviews of Akari Kyoto Gion Hotel

8.4 /10
Great

FAQ about Akari Kyoto Gion

What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 3-star Kyoto Inn Gion The Second?
Guests of the 3-star Kyoto Inn Gion The Second can visit Yasakanoto (next to the accommodation), or Kennin-ji placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Which airport is the closest to Kyoto Inn Gion The Second?
The closest airport to Kyoto Inn Gion The Second is Itami airport (50 km) and it is reachable with a 52-minute drive.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Best restaurants near the hotel include Hagisaryo and % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama, placed 100 meters from the property and nearly a 5-minute walk away respectively.
What time is check-in and check-out at the Kyoto Inn Gion The Second hotel?
Guests of the Kyoto Inn Gion The Second hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the 3-star Kyoto Inn Gion The Second hotel?
The price for a room in the 3-star Kyoto Inn Gion The Second hotel starts at $72.
What payment methods are available in Kyoto Inn Gion The Second?
At Kyoto Inn Gion The Second, you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
What room types are available at the inn?
Standard Twin Room, Superior Double Room, and Triple Room are among the room types available at the inn.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at Kyoto Inn Gion The Second hotel?
Each room at Kyoto Inn Gion The Second hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a hairdryer and a bidet.
Which facilities are available in the inn?
Top locations of the inn include storage for belongings and a lobby area, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security and luggage storage.
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