Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano vs MIMARU Kyoto Station

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.5km
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Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano

★★★ 3-Star
9.5 1,083
Kyoto
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MIMARU Kyoto Station

★★★★ 4-Star
9.4 2,882
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.5 (1,088)
9.4 (2,898)
Booking.com
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9.3 (1,056)
Expedia
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9.8 (382)
라쿠텐트래블
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9.6 (3)
Trip.com
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9.7 (134)
Overall Average
9.5 (1,088)
9.4 (4,473)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano MIMARU Kyoto Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise walkable distance to Gion attractions for easy sightseeing + Many reviews praise the walkable distance to Kyoto Station
+ Staff's warm hospitality and resident dogs create a homey atmosphere + Staff friendliness and multilingual communication praised across reviews
+ Welcome fruits, evening snacks, and maiko shows are frequently highlighted + Spacious rooms with kitchen and bunk beds convenient for families
+ Clean, spacious tatami rooms and relaxing baths relieve fatigue + Clean and fresh as a new building, commonly noted
+ Laundry and extended stay amenities appreciated in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some mention the ryokan's unique scent as off-putting - Separate toilet and shower inconvenient in some reviews
- Rare complaints about no onsen facilities - Some rooms feel dark, need curtains open
- Storage insufficient for long stays mentioned

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families Long-stay travelers Kyoto Station users Train-loving families

Guest Reviews

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

MIMARU Kyoto Station

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Shinkansen view and kid preparations made it a huge success

Expedia 10.0 Family

Spacious family room and kitchen eased eating out fatigue

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Resort-like clean with kitchen right by Kyoto Station

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Spacious clean family room, staff tips made travel easy

Booking.com 4.0 Group

Large space, clean, coin laundry convenient

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Location Comparison

Distance: 2.5km

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