Gion Koh vs Guest House Atagoya

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 9.1km
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Gion Koh

★★ 2-Star
9.4 203
Kyoto
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Guest House Atagoya

★★ 2-Star
8.8 128
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.4 (696)
8.8 (247)
Booking.com
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8.5 (99)
Expedia
9.4 (27)
9.8 (11)
Trip.com
9.4 (12)
8.8 (13)
Overall Average
9.4 (735)
8.8 (370)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gion Koh Guest House Atagoya
Strengths Strengths
+ Beautiful garden and koi pond view feels peaceful, many reviews say + Many reviews praise the easy walking access to Arashiyama bamboo grove and station
+ Tatami and futons are comfy with authentic ryokan vibe + Host Kenji is repeatedly praised for kind help with local tips and luggage storage
+ Host Hiro's kind hospitality and English communication is convenient + Shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and well-maintained per reviews
+ Central Gion location, walkable to temples and streets + Lots of reviews enjoy the tatami and futon for authentic Japanese experience
+ Common feedback on the quiet and cozy atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hard to arrive with luggage on narrow streets, some reviews note - Several reviews note steep and narrow stairs make second-floor rooms inconvenient
- Shared bathrooms on first floor are a hassle at night per repeated complaints
- Some mention common area cleanliness issues from other guests or poor soundproofing

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Arashiyama visitors

Guest Reviews

Gion Koh

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Authentic Japanese experience in Gion heart, host Hiro very kind

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Beautiful garden and koi pond, comfy tatami sleep

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Fantastic location, clean bathrooms and ryokan vibe

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Nice location

Hard to get there with luggage first day

Agoda 10.0 Family

Postcard-like garden view, perfect Kyoto base

Guest House Atagoya

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Great for Arashiyama bamboo and station, kind host

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Host helps with tips and luggage, perfect location

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean, 3min walk to station, helpful Kenji

Expedia 10.0 Family

Tatami experience great, welcoming host

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Cozy near station 3min, friendly host

Location Comparison

Distance: 9.1km

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