The Gion House
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
The Gion House is actually a lovely old Gion house that’s been subdivided into two units, each of which is impeccably decorated.
For those who want to the convenience of a vacation rental while in Kyoto, you won’t do better than one of the units in the stylish Gion House, which is just around the corner from Kennin-ji Temple and Hanami-koji Geisha District. Both units have everything you need, including full kitchens, laundry facilities and bathtubs.
English address:
563-12 Komatsu-cho, Hanamikoji-sagaru, Gion, Higashiyama-ku
Japanese address::
東山区祇園花見小路下がる小松町563-12
Price:
Moderate
Internet: wifi access
Non-smoking rooms:
Yes
Nearest Transport:
7 min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan line
Website: Official site (English)
Read previous guest reviews of The Gion House on TripAdvisor
Near To Here:
The Gion House is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama
district. See our complete list of things
to do in Southern Higashiyama, including
places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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