Yoshi-Ima

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, Yoshi-Ima provides a free breakfast buffet, a Japanese garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$589
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Japanese Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Located in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Yoshi-Ima is near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Yamatoohji Higashi-iru Nishinocho 229, Shinmonzendori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088

What's nearby

  • A stone pathway lined with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings.
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station
    5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    6 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • 肉匠益市GION
    2 min walk
  • 伊藤ダイニング 京都(ITOH DINING)
    2 min walk
  • 竹香
    2 min walk
  • The Common One Bar Kyoto
    2 min walk
  • Jean-Georges
    1 min walk

About this property

Yoshi-Ima

  • Guest house near Kawaramachi Street
  • Located close to Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine, Yoshi-Ima provides a free breakfast buffet, a Japanese garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and luggage storage
    • A front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Yoshi-Ima have comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yoshi-Ima pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yoshi-Ima?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yoshi-Ima on 7 Dec 2026 start from NZ$589, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Yoshi-Ima?

Yoshi-Ima doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Yoshi-Ima?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Yoshi-Ima?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Yoshi-Ima located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street and Shijo Street. Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station is 6 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Yoshi-Ima Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing time. It was definitely very traditional. The front desk staff were awesome. Momma was awesome. Everything was awesome… the onsen is definitely only meant for one person.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An unforgettable traditional ryokan experience! Amazing location, extremely quiet, ultra relaxing, environment to completely unwind. The staff is incredible, the food is delectable, and the tea ceremony (do not skip) is a magical and unforgettable experience. You’re sleeping on a futon on tatami floors in a 157 year old building in historic Kyoto, just as they’ve done for 1,200 years. A wonderful way to spend a night or two during your visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staffs, excellent breakfast, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were all 10/10 amazing. What a cool experience and very relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible experience

Best place to do and experience a ryokan. Service was so good and attentive when it came to our tea and our traditional Japanese breakfast she walked us on how to eat everything. It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our first stay in a ryokan, sleeping on traditional tatami mats and futons. Staff brought breakfast to our rooms in the morning, it was delicious and a nice cultural experience. The room was large and spacious, along with the bathroom. A great stay in kyoto and I definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It is located across the bridge from the popular restaurant district. We found it extremely easy to get to. The staff greeted us warmly and were extremely helpful. The breakfast was incredible and was the cherry on top for our experience. The only advice I have to share is that there are many mosquitos in the garden (can’t be helped) and to be ready for breakfast 30 minutes before your time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Courteous staff, clean room and lovely maintained gardens. Traditional Japanese room. It was nice to sample this
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing room, amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing service, the staff were all super friendly and made us feel at home. The property was beautiful and in a great location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very charming establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and amazing property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely cultural experience, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

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Staff unfriendly and unhelpful, uncooperative, and rude. Not what I am used to in Japan. The place is poorly kept but very expensive. Def. no value for the money. There are far better ryokans and hotels to stay at in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful and traditional experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Something to remember

Amazing experience, a very good night sleep in Japanese traditional lodging.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What an unique experience we had in this Ryokan. I want to thank especially the elder lady who served us. She was so lovely and nice. Big recommendation!
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Ryokan if you want an authentic Japanese hotel experience. It takes a little getting used to for the slipper swap but it just adds to the authenticity. Also be ready for breakfast 30 min before your requested time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is ryokans offers, traditional Japanese clothing, (kimono and yukata) breakfast, Zen garden, tatami mat flooring, sliding wooden doors, bidet, mats for floor sleeping and excellent temperature control. A big plus was the Wifi and location. Staff are awesome. I would warn this ryokan has an 11pm curfew which curtailed our late evening plans to see Fushimi Inari (which is 24/7). The curfew is the biggest setback for travelers who wish to run a late night.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente experiencia y servicio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What an amazing ryokan, the best value for money I had on my entire trip. The staff are so polite and they offer an authentic Japanese experience. It was the highlight of our trip, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Se cercate un Ryokan è la scelta ideale!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
趣があって良かった。 ただ、1人旅だったのでかえって面倒くさいとも思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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一つ一つが丁寧に対応してもらいました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019