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Gion Shirakawa Kouki

Comfortable holiday home, walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Private Vacation Home | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Private Vacation Home | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Private Vacation Home | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 789.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Map
236-2, Nakanocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0082
  • Popular LocationYasaka Shrine6 min walk
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market14 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple3 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)93 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous property, we loved our stay!
Beth
Apr 18, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gion Shirakawa Kouki

Comfortable holiday home, walk to Yasaka Shrine
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, multilingual staff, a garden and a TV in a common area are on-site. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests can enjoy a deep soaking tub, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop.
This holiday home offers 2 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Rice cooker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • Near a train station
  • In the city centre
  • In the historical district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • Traditional architecture
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to 685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.

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, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Gion Shirakawa Kouki House
Shirakawa Kouki House
Shirakawa Kouki
Gion Shirakawa Kouki Kyoto
Gion Shirakawa Kouki Private vacation home
Gion Shirakawa Kouki Private vacation home Kyoto

About the area

Kyoto

This holiday home is located in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is near a train station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 6 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 6 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ぎをん 桃次郎祇園総本店 - 1 min walk
  • 小鍋屋いさきち - 1 min walk
  • JAZZ LIVE CANDY - 1 min walk
  • 京趣味菱岩 - 1 min walk
  • 京都瑠璃庵 - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gion Shirakawa Kouki pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gion Shirakawa Kouki?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gion Shirakawa Kouki?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gion Shirakawa Kouki?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gion Shirakawa Kouki located?

Located in Gion, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, we loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isawa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
町屋の雰囲気を存分に楽しめます
場所は周りに川が流れ料亭旅館が散在していてとても雰囲気が良い場所です。四条河原町からの道は歩いているだけで楽しいです。結婚式の前撮り写真を撮影しているカップルも見かけました。室内はデザインが良くあらゆる造作が和風で最高でした。ここまで和にするのは大変です。また町屋一軒貸しに泊まろうと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ดีทุกอย่างทั้งความสะอาด ความสะดวกในการเดินทางสู่แหล่งท่องเที่ยว คุ้มค่ากับ้งินที่จ่าย
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019