Title: Garakuan - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=17800916&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garakuan Riverfront vacation home with kitchen, steps from Kawaramachi Street ## Photo gallery for Garakuan ![Garaku-an | Garden - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/09ee011d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garaku-an - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/c7ca9379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/fc6f8a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garaku-an | Garden view - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/091ab909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/7785fa89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Garakuan provides a terrace, a Japanese garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81066 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Garakuan Riverfront vacation home with kitchen, steps from Kawaramachi Street Laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free vacation home. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The vacation home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Rice cooker - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private or shared bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Shoji (room divider) ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Japanese garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - 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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. ### 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 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 Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms 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 Garakuan House Kyoto Garakuan Kyoto Garakuan Kyoto Garakuan Private vacation home Garakuan Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, this vacation home is near a metro station and on a river. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Vacation homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99442%2C135.76637&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=spbA2lMdg1Wi9Evzh0zpa7x1HrI=) 74-1, Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8117 ### What's nearby - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160578/6c8d0624-be8e-46f6-8151-e20f76f735e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pontocho Alley 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![Famous Geisha District ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/0972612f-a896-41b6-ab22-cd483f614e1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gion Corner 14 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 16 min walk \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - Kiyomizu-gojo Station 4 min walk - Gojo Station 9 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Walden Woods Kyoto 5 min walk - 汽 \[ki:\] 1 min walk - マールカフェ 5 min walk - 杦sen 6 min walk - 酒呑にし川 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garakuan pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Garakuan? ### What time is check-out at Garakuan? ### Where is Garakuan located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Garakuan Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### HOON Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### HOON Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jinmyung Dec 26, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jinmyung Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Chateleinkyoto.h96281570.Hotel-Information) > > [KYOTO TOFUKUJI Guest House BSL](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-KYOTO-TOFUKUJI-Guest-House-BSL.h44387865.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Okura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Hotel-Okura.h6621.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [Gina House Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Gina-House-Kyoto.h22480351.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL LEGASTA KYOTO SHIRAKAWA SANJO](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-LEGASTA-KYOTO-SHIRAKAWA-SANJO.h92756863.Hotel-Information) > > [THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-KAGAYA-KYOTO-Japanese-Style-Inn.h87695706.Hotel-Information) > > [MUSUBI KYOTO Higashiyama Gojo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-MUSUBI-KYOTO-Higashiyama-Gojo.h16368071.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > > [TSUGU Kyoto Sanjo by THE SHARE HOTELS](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-TSUGU-Kyoto-Sanjo-Hostel.h34432010.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momiji-Ya-Honkan-Takaosansou.h15423458.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Royal-Twin-Hotel-Kyoto.h41924656.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Atelier](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Atelier.h16251783.Hotel-Information) > > [Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Urban-Hotel-Kyoto-Nijo-Premium.h10389880.Hotel-Information) > > [Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Randor-Residential-Hotel-Kyoto-Suites.h42442448.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gion Misen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ethnography-Gion-Shinmonzen.h19071897.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-TOKYU-STAY-KYOTO-SHIN-KYOGOKU-DORI.h27557574.Hotel-Information) > > [hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-MONday-Kyoto-Karasuma-Dori.h39192199.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pocket Hotel Kyoto Shijokarasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-POCKET-HOTEL-Kyoto-Shijokarasuma.h26586944.Hotel-Information) > > [Saka Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Saka-Hotel-Kyoto.h29658252.Hotel-Information) > > [Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Gojo-Samurai-Machiya.h35610667.Hotel-Information) > > [THE MACHIYA VILLA: Sanjo Shirakawa Koji](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-MACHIYA-VILLA-Sanjo-Shirakawa-Koji.h20351677.Hotel-Information) > > [JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Via-Inn-Kyoto-Station-Hachijoguchi.h33382855.Hotel-Information) > > [RESI STAY Mayu Grace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mayu-Grace-Hotel-Kyoto.h38225038.Hotel-Information) > > [Mulan Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mulan-Hostel.h17146022.Hotel-Information) > > [Kamo-Zen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kamo-Zen.h27930636.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Rakuro Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-RAKURO-Kyoto.h22674935.Hotel-Information) > > [Minn Gion](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Minn-Gion.h93523006.Hotel-Information)