Sakanoue

502 Washio-cho, Kyoto, Japan - Higashiyama
4.5
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Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)
409 sq ft
In-room safe
Air conditioning
Self controlled heating/cooling system
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Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami mats)
Flexible Rate
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Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)
365 sq ft
Down comforter
Housekeeping - once per stay
Bed turn down service
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Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami mats)
Flexible Rate
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Superior Twin Room
452 sq ft
Digital TV service
TV
Flat Screen TV
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Superior Twin Room
Flexible Rate
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Superior Double Room
322 sq ft
In-room safe
Air conditioning
Self controlled heating/cooling system
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Superior Double Room
Flexible Rate

Location

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 G Jul 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 t Apr 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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pmonica12 May 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...

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