Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
Hallway
Front of property
Reception
Hotel Gion Misen in central Kyoto, near bustling Kawaramachi Street, offers in-room WiFi and complimentary lobby coffee or tea. Multilingual staff assist guests in exploring nearby attractions like Pontocho Alley and Gion Corner, ensuring seamless cultural discovery.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩281,796
₩326,687 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28

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Room options

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Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EL TESORO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫酒 幾星 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪力餅 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Common One Bar Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loto Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Family-friendly hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, Hotel Gion Misen has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, coworking spaces, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and cribs/infant beds
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Gion Misen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gion Misen?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gion Misen on Nov 27, 2025 start from ₩281,796, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Gion Misen?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM–11:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Gion Misen located?

This family-friendly Kyoto hotel is located in the historical district, just steps from Gion Shirakawa Area and Pontocho Alley. Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station and Sanjo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 466 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast, the staff, and the location and value. The only negative is that we had large suitcases and there was very little room for our clothes. Bathroom tiny but the steam shower was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean updated room and decent size. Nice ac because I’m always hot! Luggage forwarding the best option and less than 30 US dollars. Wish I had stayed here and done day trips to Osaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 location was amazing!!! This was probably my favorite hotel we stayed at in all of Japan! So peaceful and combines old world charm with modern vibes ! Front desk was so helpful and everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Staff was very friendly, and would help out at a moment’s notice. We stayed with 3 people and the rooms were quite spacious. Would recommend this property not only for its beauty but also as it is so close to the very busy commercial areas, yet shielded from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the middle of Gion. Its comfortable and well designed. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay on a wonderful trip. Perfect location and incredibly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, good shower room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, and in a great location. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely boutique hotel in the Gion district. Near flowing rivers, lovely stores and full of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay - Would recommend!

Small room, but had everything you need. Wifi was pretty terrible, especially at the times when there's a lot of traffic, but otherwise, it's a very nice place to stay. The room is clean and well kept. Very nice people who work there who speak multiple languages!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional architecture and exceptional hospitality. Our room was beautiful, spacious and included two beds elevated off the floor with futon bedding, a Japanese style bathroom, a table and 2 chairs set next to a large window with shoji screens. Lots of amenities. Tasty Japanese breakfast. Staff were fluent in English and open to conversations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kyoto

Loved how unique this hotel is. Our room was quite large compared to other places we stayed in Japan. Very clean and so close to so many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice little hotel in calm and quiet area but still near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Japanese experience

Very pleasant and informative check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the traditional feel of the neighborhood. The subway line was close and lots of restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. I was surprised about the mini bar being free. It didn't have all the things one finds in a mini bar, but it was nice to get complimentary water and ginger ale. Clean. Great bathtub. The shower head position was a little strange as it didn't point at the bathtub. You were supposed to take a shower standing outside of the bathtub, but it was a minor detail. We just moved the shower head in the direction of the bathtub, and the stream was a little crooked thats all. It was still a good shower. Taking a bath was great, we just don't do that as often. Downstairs they had complimentary coffee and tea. Service excellent, as in all of Japan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kriantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay to explore Kyoto!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in a perfect spot. Wonderful, helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint neighborhood conveniently located

It took us a while to find the hotel when we first got to Kyoto as it’s nestled in this neighborhood with a subtle sign. We really enjoyed our stay here as it was a great location, comfortable rooms and very clean. We really enjoyed the Japanese breakfast every morning. Minutes from subway stations, shops and restaurants. The staff is super friendly and spoke English too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice style
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fausto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is so bad if you don’t like tha Japanese food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Semih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Excellent room and very close to subway station and bus stop. Enjoyed our stay and recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed boutique hotel in a great location in Gion District. The twin bed room and bathroom were well-sized for Japanese standards and provided with nice amenities. Staff did an exception job at cleaning the room and common areas. The staff was also very friendly and helpful in answering questions and recommending shops and restaurants in the area. Hotel was a located within easy walking distance to the Sanjo-dori, Shijo-dori, Pontocho, Karasuma, and Gion shopping areas and multiple transit lines that will take you throughout the greater Kyoto area so you have access to all of the major attractions. Highly recommend and will definitely stay at this hotel on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little hotel in a great area of Kyoto. Friendly, attentive service. The room was spacious by Japanese city standards but smelled kind of dank/damp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very well situated and the area is very nice a secure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023