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Hotel Lantern Gion

1.0 star property
Hotel Lantern Gion's peaceful gardens provide a serene escape in Kyoto, while rental bikes make it easy to discover the city's cultural treasures

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Located in Gion's center, Hotel Lantern Gion welcomes travelers with tranquil gardens and relaxing terraces. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi connectivity and can borrow bikes to visit nearby cultural landmarks like Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Traditional Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Room 0

Traditional Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Room 0

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese style room for 3 People, Shared Bathroom, Room C

Japanese style room for 3 People, Shared Bathroom, Room C

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese style economy room, Shared Bathroom, Room F

Japanese style economy room, Shared Bathroom, Room F

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Room B

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Room B

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Japanese style room for 3 People, Shared Bathroom, Room A

Japanese style room for 3 People, Shared Bathroom, Room A

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Garden view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Suite, Room E

Deluxe Suite, Room E

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Suite, Room D

Luxury Suite, Room D

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Bathroom

Room B, Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Room E, Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Interior

Room C, Japanese Style Room For 3 People, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room D, Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room 0, Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room F, Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room A, Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Main Building Deluxe, Maisonette Japanese-Western Mixed With Bath, Garden View

  • Sleeps 7

Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 7

Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 6

Deluxe Plus Queen Room

  • Sleeps 7

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About the area

Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Hotel Lantern Gion. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa. Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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44-49 Bishamon-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0812

What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple which includes interior views, religious elements and a temple or place of worship
    Kenninji Temple
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Famous Geisha District
    Gion Corner
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture
    Yasaka Shrine
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
    Kiyomizu Temple
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station
    16 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味ふくしま
    3 min walk
  • 特級ラーメン
    2 min walk
  • ラーメン 勝鞍
    2 min walk
  • 真ん中つるる
    2 min walk
  • 祇園ほそみ
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lantern Gion

Guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine, Hotel Lantern Gion provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not provide luggage storage.
All guests are required to vacate their rooms from 11 AM to 4 PM every day for housekeeping service.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: JPY 200 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival.
Luggage storage is available only from 8-11 AM on the check-in date.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

KYOTO GUESTHOUSE LANTERN GION Hostel
GUESTHOUSE LANTERN Hostel
KYOTO GUESTHOUSE LANTERN GION
GUESTHOUSE LANTERN
Hotel Lantern Gion Kyoto
Hotel Lantern Gion Guesthouse
KYOTO GUESTHOUSE LANTERN IN GION
Hotel Lantern Gion Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Lantern Gion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lantern Gion?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM–11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Lantern Gion?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Lantern Gion located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Higashiyama Station is 16 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Lantern Gion Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay and exactly the Japan experience in Gion that we were after.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very kind and liked to tell you about what to do in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and friendly staff! Close to a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very unique experience, although the walls were thin and we could hear a lot from other individuals, it was not that bad. Loved the hosts they were very nice, especially the old lady at the front she was wonderful! Would recommend to stay in the area if you are looking for something more traditional!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and kind
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Clean and kind host, not restful

Clean and utilitarian. Very kind host. However, the walls are incredibly thin, light pouring in each window all night, and an incredibly loud dog barking throughout the night inside the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kentaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
おかみさんが親切でいろいろと相談に乗ってくれ、会話も楽しく弾んだ。外国人の宿泊客が多く、旅の近況等で話が盛り上がった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Naomi Irina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Positiv -schöner Innengarten -perfekte Lage, fussläufig sehr viele Sehenswürdigkeiten zu besichtigen -Heizgerät funktioniert super, sodass man es schön warm (oder kalt) machen kann im Zimmer -gemütliches Bett und gemütliche saubere Bettwäsche Negativ -hellhörig (wahrscheinlich normal für ein ryokan) -durch die dünnen Wände kam viel kalter Wind -nicht die neuste Ausstattung, alles eher abgenutzt und in die Jahre gekommen, teilweise kaputt -morgens recht früh Laute Menschen, sodass man nicht gut lange schlafen kann -Zimmer war durch die Schiebefenster mit Glas sehr hell, weil Licht im Hof brennt auch die ganze Nacht -nicht sauber, auch die sanitären Anlagen nicht -kaum Privatsphäre -sehr alte abgenutzte Handtücher
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

小百合

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がとても楽しくて気に入りました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

晚上九點半前要報到，不然會多收費用

整體而言，不好。 我們到達的時間大約是晚上21:46分 民宿的主人去溜狗了，所以是其他的房客幫我們開了門。 後來好不容易等到民宿的主人回來了 民宿的老闆卻一副不知道我們有訂房的樣子。 我們是住宿的前三天在hotel.com上訂的房 然後民宿的主人提到如果超過21:30，沒有報到的話 就當然是no show，不能退費也不能入住。 收到的確認信上有寫說 櫃台的服務時間是 星期一 - 星期日：08:00 - 11:00 星期一 - 星期日：16:00 - 21:30 但沒有提到說超過21:30沒報到，就不能再入住了。 後來民宿的主人就說，不然就一人多付1000日元 當成是加班費的開機費用。 一共多付了2000日元(二個人是住同一間房，多收的費用也沒開收據) 但其實民宿的主人也沒有特定留下來等我們。 他只是剛好去溜狗了，然後剛好回來而已 而且她也不知道我們今天有訂房要入住 入住的公共空間環境還算不錯 算是乾淨的地方。 也很日式，保留了日本的古早感覺 但是房間內的被子不乾淨，床墊有一大片污漬(有照了相) 行李當日可以寄放算是優點，但是一樣要9:30前取走。 總結 1. 訂房網站上面應該要明確的寫上超過21:30無法入住 2. 如果無法21:30前報到的話，要多收費用，是一人多收1000元，還是一間房間多收1000日元，等規定都應該要明確的表明，不是當晚明明人已經到了，民宿主人也在了，但說要選擇當成是no show不能退住宿費，還是選擇多付2000日元的服務費。 3. 個人贊同如果要民宿主人多花時間等待加班就要多付費用，但要先在網站上公告，不是臨時加收不然就不能入住這樣子。 4. 1百多年的老房子，有古早味，但剛好當日入住的房間被子不乾淨，床墊有一大片污漬。其他的房間不知道，也許這個狀況只有我們的房間是這樣子。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Béranger

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

The hosts are so kind!

Very good hotel located just between Gion and Kiyomizu. Traditional japanese house with tatami’s room will get you completely immersed in japanese culture. The hosts are very kind and I was lucky to be invited to eat dinner with them. I had an unforgettable experience and I recomment this hotel to have a great time in Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ゲストハウスに初めて泊まりましたが、外国人の方と交流したり宿主さんとお話ししたりとても楽しく過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Shirley, Hong Kong

Suitable for short term or backpacker staying

A good experience staying at the traditional Japanese house. Suitable for short term or backpacker staying. Friendly and helpful staff. He is hard working and always make sure the place is clean for the guests. Guesthouse closes at 10am-4pm, very inconvenience for the guests and could not come to store or collect our luggage at hotel between this timing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
お風呂のお湯はぬるく、排水口の掃除がされてないのか、詰まって流れなかった。 施設の場所が良かったので利用したが、また利用しようとは思わない。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Nice Traditional Japanese House

that was an old and traditional japanese house which make you get close to the culture and scene, facilities was completed with daily basis. Staff was helpful , and Miss.Juan from Taiwan know how to speak in mandarin and have a very good command in Japanese, and they do speak english :). the room have paper thin wall, so any small chat or anyone who walk across the corridor will be listened by others, but you don't always stay in the room so i think it won't be a big issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

飯桶, 香港

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

位置不錯，堅。旺中帶靜！

只要搭上公交車206，來往京都火車站就便利！ 此地點可以步行去清水寺、祇園四條、花見小路、八板神舍等境點。 此旅館衞生一流、保存古代京都特色的町屋！彷彿進入古代一樣！ 但通常只有一個人在工作，所以11am - 4pm, 不能留在館中！
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

Check in at 4? Check out by 10?

You have to pay to use a a towel, (lame) and you can't check in until 4 and you need to be out by 10.

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019