Gion Ryokan Karaku vs Oyama Guest House Kyoto

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 7.6km
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Gion Ryokan Karaku

★★★★ 4-Star
8.7 1,114
Kyoto
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Oyama Guest House Kyoto

★ 1-Star
8.3 241
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (1,123)
8.3 (243)
Booking.com
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8.2 (180)
Overall Average
8.7 (1,123)
8.3 (423)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gion Ryokan Karaku Oyama Guest House Kyoto
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime quiet alley spot in Gion, Yasaka Shrine and temples within 5-min walk + Rooms and common areas are clean with good amenities like fridge, washer, shared kitchen mentioned often
+ Spacious clean tatami rooms with comfy futon bedding + Host lady is kind, gives travel tips and snacks repeatedly praised
+ Attentive staff with good English service + Close to station and convenient store nearby noted frequently
+ Delicious Japanese breakfast and kimono rental convenience + Quiet, homestay vibe appreciated
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No laundry or dryer facilities - Far from city center, 40-50 min by public transport mentioned
- 10-13 min walk from station with luggage - Extra cash payment for local tax at check-in complained repeatedly
- Uncomfortable bed or overly bright lighting noted by some

Recommended For

Couples Families Culture explorers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Arashiyama visitors

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

Oyama Guest House Kyoto

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Close to Arashiyama bamboo grove, clean, host lady kind with snacks

Agoda 10.0 Group

Clean, owner kind and recommended good restaurant

Booking.com 3.2 Individual

Clean with all needed amenities, friendly host and regular cleaning

Far from center, cash tax at check-in

Booking.com 3.6 Individual

Clean and quiet, very friendly hosts who speak English

Booking.com 2.8 Individual

Very clean and great value

Bed uncomfortable

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.6km

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