Gion Ryokan Karaku vs Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.8km
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Gion Ryokan Karaku

★★★★ 4-Star
8.7 1,114
Kyoto
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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 5,003
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (1,123)
8.7 (10,308)
Booking.com
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8.8 (3,555)
Expedia
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9.0 (756)
Trip.com
8.9 (47)
9.3 (917)
Overall Average
8.7 (1,170)
8.7 (15,536)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gion Ryokan Karaku Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime quiet alley spot in Gion, Yasaka Shrine and temples within 5-min walk + Many reviews praise the 5-10 min walk to Kyoto Station for easy access
+ Spacious clean tatami rooms with comfy futon bedding + Public onsen baths praised repeatedly for being relaxing and fatigue-relieving
+ Attentive staff with good English service + Rooms are spacious and clean by Japanese standards
+ Delicious Japanese breakfast and kimono rental convenience + Free ice cream and lobby drinks impress guests
+ Staff friendliness and convenient luggage storage commonly noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No laundry or dryer facilities - Self check-in system complicated with some staff lacking English
- 10-13 min walk from station with luggage - Corridor or low-floor noise mentioned in reviews
- Disappointment with windowless rooms
- Onsen locker shortages causing waits

Recommended For

Couples Families Culture explorers

Recommended For

Families Groups Kyoto tourists

Guest Reviews

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Spacious room, staff welcome, Yasaka Shrine 3min walk

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Tatami aesthetics with modern comfort

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Quiet location and great Japanese breakfast

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Easy English comms, top location for temples

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Large room, Japanese bath, kind service & breakfast

Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Onsen perfect, relaxing with free ice cream after bath

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Comfortable beds and public onsen great, professional staff

Self check-in complicated when tired

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

5min to Kyoto Station, great facilities and quiet

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Near subway/bus, convenient; sauna and open-air bath nice

Expedia 10.0 Group

Great size for 3, clean, helpful staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.8km

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