Inn Kawashima vs Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.4km
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Inn Kawashima

★★ 2-Star
8.8 527
Kyoto
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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

★★★ 3-Star
9.5 1,083
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (529)
9.5 (1,088)
Booking.com
8.7 (485)
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Overall Average
8.8 (1,014)
9.5 (1,088)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Inn Kawashima Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
Strengths Strengths
+ Central Kawaramachi location near Nishiki Market and stations makes travel and dining convenient, per many reviews + Many reviews praise walkable distance to Gion attractions for easy sightseeing
+ Tatami and futon comfort plus clean rooms praised repeatedly + Staff's warm hospitality and resident dogs create a homey atmosphere
+ Host kindness, daily snacks, luggage storage highly satisfied + Welcome fruits, evening snacks, and maiko shows are frequently highlighted
+ Tasty breakfast with variety noted + Clean, spacious tatami rooms and relaxing baths relieve fatigue
+ Clean shared bathrooms with garden-like shower vibe appreciated
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms/showers and steep stairs noted as drawbacks - Some mention the ryokan's unique scent as off-putting
- Thin walls let neighboring noise through, mentioned repeatedly - Rare complaints about no onsen facilities
- Some cases of slow staff response or cleaning issues

Recommended For

Traditional experience seekers Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Inn Kawashima

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Family

Early breakfast with variety, tasty. Great location near shops

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Central spot safe for late returns, clean rooms

Agoda 9.2 Family with kids

Kind host, daily cleaning snacks. Near station/convenience

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Great location, big clean room. Host helps with luggage shipping

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Traditional 130yo house, garden-linked shower like glamping

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Central Gion location, staff hospitality, cute dogs, free fruits & snacks great

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Family-run ryokan with top location & service, walkable to sights

Agoda 10.0 Group

Prime location for exploring, garden perfect for rest

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean tatami room, maiko show, welcome services impressive

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great value, location & service satisfying, maiko show good

Single room differed from twin booking & photos

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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