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Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking | City view

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Hotel Gion Misen, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, just a 4-minute walk from Shijo Street and 8 minutes by foot from Yasaka Shrine. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pontocho Alley and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EL TESORO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫酒 幾星 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loto Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪力餅 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Common One Bar Kyoto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen offers 18 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen

Reviews

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 467 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel on a lovely quiet street in the heart of Gion. Our room was on the 4th floor with a view over the rooftops of Kyoto- very charming. Decent size room for a small hotel. Staff was friendly- location just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Madison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing gem of the property that was close to the GION district. Super walkable to the metro center we traveled all over the Kyoto area, including going to Nara Park and the bamboo forest on the west side of town. The room was awesome for my family 04 with two small boys and everything was on point easy check-in zero hassle and just overall pleasure to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Ángel Nieves

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and experienced staff. We’re English-speaking and had no language barrier issues. About a 10 minute walk from the station. There was some signs of wear and wall stains in our room, but the bed and bathroom were spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

This is the third time staying the Hion Missen, a smaller Queen room this time rather than the King. Apart from missing a view and being a little dissapointed that this was not mentioned in the room description (being able to see outside is important for me) it was the same wonderful experience. Cannot fault the staff, with a wonderful mix of local and international and area is quiet despite being in the heart of Gion. 10/10, cannot reccommend highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armenuhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Staff was very friendly, and would help out at a moment’s notice. We stayed with 3 people and the rooms were quite spacious. Would recommend this property not only for its beauty but also as it is so close to the very busy commercial areas, yet shielded from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Loved this hotel. The aesthetic and employees were wonderful. The bathroom was such a great experience, like a little private onsen! Beds and pjs were comfy! Walkable to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!!

We chose this hotel after so much research and finally decided to give it a go! It was a little tricky to find as there is no big sign but once we found it it was easy after that! Check in was smooth and the staff throughout the stay was exceptional with helping us with recommendations, questions and getting cabs for us!! The room was beautiful, we had a ground floor room with a zen garden view. It was spacious and we had a lot of room to spread out! Overall this was such a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the hotel Gion Misen in Kyoto was fantastic. The location is incredibly convenient—just a short walk from the Train Station, making it easy to explore Kyoto and beyond. Our room was very clean. We also appreciated the variety of great dining options available right within the hotel. The hotel is only a few step away from a beautiful river. The staff were polite, professional, and always ready to help. Thank you for a wonderful and comfortable stay—we hope to return again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very western (nothing wrong with that), so if you’re looking for a more authentic experience, this is not it. Staff was fluent in English. Pillows were super thin. Nice location. For $185 a night, you can do better. This hotel is not located on the river as one of the pictures might lead you to believe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a wonderful stay. The room size was a bit smaller than I had anticipated but that is to be expected given the location. And it’s away from the chaos. The location was perfect and was close to the public transportation and right in the Gion district. There were times I felt transported to the past which was surreal and made the trip more enjoyable. Staff were amazing and very friendly and helpful. Don’t expect a luxurious experience but expect a truly authentic one which is priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't have hoped for a more charming or well-equipped hotel. The staff were very helpful, the room was great.... Location location location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Yamasaki

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adalina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large by Japan standards with chic decor and an excellent traditional bathtub and separate shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

orna, dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is s fantastic ,front desk is friendly , very helpful. The room was spacious bed was comfortable. I like the esthetics of the place. Felt like a boutique hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zayde

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse, Doral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quaint hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the middle of Gion. Its comfortable and well designed. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a lovely quiet and traditional area of the city. The staff are extremely helpful and attentive. The rooms are a great size compared to chain hotels we have stayed at. Separate toilet and shower, tea, coffee and toothbrushes, razor kits. I can’t fault this hotel at all and would recommend staying here if you want somewhere close to town but away from the crazy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Omar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very confused about the overwhelmingly positive reviews. WiFi- terrible, never worked for us. Room- in bad condition. Poop stains on the bathroom wall. Lots of scruffs/scratches on the walls in general. Sink was shaky. Poorly designed and broken plugs on top of the bed that were built were your head would go for some reason. No windows in our room which was fine but should’ve been made more obvious in our listing. Amenities- free water and coffee in the lobby but otherwise nothing. Location was the only real redeeming quality for this place. Great location. Again, confused about the positive reviews. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional architecture and exceptional hospitality. Our room was beautiful, spacious and included two beds elevated off the floor with futon bedding, a Japanese style bathroom, a table and 2 chairs set next to a large window with shoji screens. Lots of amenities. Tasty Japanese breakfast. Staff were fluent in English and open to conversations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025