With a stay at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be steps from Yasaka Shrine and 8 minutes by foot from Gion Corner. This upscale guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sanjusangen-do Temple.
502 Washio-cho, Kyoto, Japan - Higashiyama
Amenities
Cleaning Services
Laundry facilities
Reception services
Concierge
Luggage storage
General services
Multilingual staff
Parking Facilities
Private parking
General amenities
Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Wellness facilities
Indoor jacuzzi
Dining
Breakfast
Business facilities
Business centre
Conference facilities
Conditions
Check-in/ Check-out
Check-in 03:00 PMCheck-out 11:00 AM
Credit cards accepted by the hotel
Visa, MasterCard
About this property
Location
Japan>Kyoto>Higashiyama
Number of rooms
12
Sakanoue
Reviews
Tripadvisor Reviews (282)
4.5 /5This average is based on 282 reviews
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Gerard GJul 2025
Great stay
A beautiful Ryokan in the heart of the old town with the friendliest staff. They were very helpful and it felt like a true japanese experience in a beautiful setting
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johnh14627Bronte, Australia Jun 2024
Spent some nights in old Kyoto sleeping on the matted ground
This is precisely as advertised. A traditional place full of high touch courtesy, but where a Westerner like me feels appropriately lost.
I came with the David Bowie lyrics (see title) in my head.
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sfoeuroflyersf Jun 2024
Charm in the Gion
Wonderful rooms. Perfect location in the heart of the Gion. Full of charm. This is a well priced ryokan. My room was perfect in every way. I had one of the rooms with Western beds. That said, ev...
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cameron tApr 2023
Holiday with friends
Great service and awesome location, sleeping on the thin mats not the best but overall a great tradition Japanese experience, cute internal gardens. Place was super clean and staff were extremely help...
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pmonica12May 2020
Beautiful accommodations with welcoming staff
Sakanoue was a beautiful ryokan with gorgeous rooms, a lovely garden, and welcoming staff who created a wonderful experience. This was my first time in a ryokan and I definitely want to go back. The s...
Great stay
A beautiful Ryokan in the heart of the old town with the friendliest staff. They were very helpful and it felt like a true japanese experience in a beautiful setting