Location: Kyoto, Japan, Asia View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
The Gion Apartments are in a modern apartment complex, constructed in 2006. This accommodation is modern, clean, and comfortable and well-located in the center of Kyoto in the prime location of Gion. Several of the units are made available for short-term vacation rental (minimum 5 nights), so this situation can be ideal for groups traveling together.
Provided for your comfort are two twin beds, with an additional single futon available upon request. In addition there is a sofa with coffee table, a small dining table with chairs, fully equipped kitchen, and washer and dryer. Also there is a television as well as Wifi Internet connection.
Most of the furniture, bedroom, kitchen and bath accessories are from Muji, the Japanese purveyor of basic yet contemporary household furnishings.
Please note that units are all the same size, with two slightly different floorplans (refer to photos.) All units now have a sliding door that separates the bedroom from the kitchen / living area. Room types are assigned by availability and cannot be requested.
The location is Gion, the historic geisha quarters in the center of Kyoto. This is a perfect launching point for tourists, with easy access to temples and numerous tourist attractions, restaurants, and shopping.
Come stay with us, and you'll find out why we have a high rate of loyal repeaters and long-term guests.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- rental bicycles available
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Bicycles available for rental.
Rate Details (In Japanese Yen)
¥10,000/nt. low season (December to February, June to August)
¥13,000/nt. high season (March to May, September to November)
3rd person can stay for additional ¥2000 per night
**Minimum stay 5 nights
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal.
Payment by wire transfer also accepted.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- High-tech toilet
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- Banks of the nearby Kamo River
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- Nearby Miyagawa-cho, a historical geisha district, still lined with teahouses
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- Kenninji, Japan's oldest Zen temple, 10 minutes' walk north in Gion
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- Hanamikoji Street, Gion's picturesque main street, 10 minutes' walk north
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- Kiyomizu Temple, a fifteen minute walk to the East
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- A side street, great for strolling, near Kiyomizu Temple, 10 minutes' walk away.
Traveler Reviews (108)
A fine place to stay !
Guest: Wewerethere
(Grenoble, France)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 02/08/12
We were 3 and had a very pleasant stay in this apartment last november. It is quiet and well situated, from there we could walk to interesting spots, and once the bus system understood, it was even better ! The place is very clean and well equiped, and it was a pleasure to come back "home" after a long day of wandering in the streets and temples. We would -did- recommend it to anyone willing to have a nice time in Kyoto !
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+.
Comfortable apartment, great location
Guest: NJ traveler
(NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/20/11
Review Submitted: 12/27/11
We enjoyed staying in this department, which is an easy walk to stores, restaurants, temples, buses, the river, and both downtown Kyoto and the Gion neighborhood. The manager left us tourist maps and a bus guide -- hugely helpful because we took buses all over the city to see the beautiful temples. Checking in was easy, and the apartment was very convenient because it included a kitchen and washer/dryer.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect in every way!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/09/11
Review Submitted: 12/05/11
We just completed our second 3-week stay at the Gion Apartments. The apartment was as described and perfectly met our needs. Its location provides easy access to bus and train stops. Several temples and shrines are within walking distance, and there are many tempting shops as well. The Happy Raku supermarket is less than a 10 minute walk and offers a great selection of virtually anything you need. Three convenience stores are only 2 blocks away for last-minute purchases. Lovely quiet neighborhood worth an afternoon's stroll to discover local shops and restaurants. A large post office is nearby that includes an ATM in the lobby; the 7-11 across the street from the post office does as well. Handy current editions of the Kyoto Visitors guide, bus and city maps were awaiting our arrival. The washer/dryer is easy to operate and instructions were clearly marked with English labels. Be sure to read the renter's guide in the apartment as it provides very good information to make your stay even more enjoyable. We will continue referring friends to the Gion Apartments and be sure to stay there on our next trip to Kyoto. Thank you to everyone on the Gion team for making our stay so comfortable.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Parfait!
Guest: Lucie
(Montréal, Québec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11
Review Submitted: 11/26/11
Nous avons loué 2 studios en octobre dernier pour un séjour d'une semaine à Kyoto. C'était parfait : moderne, très propre, spacieux, lits confortables, toilettes impeccables, très bien équipé et très sécuritaire. L'édifice est situé dans une rue tranquille, dans le quartier de Gion. Il est donc facile de se déplacer à partir de cet endroit et de visiter la ville et les environs. Si nous avions à retourner à Kyoto, nous referions la même chose. C'est tellement plus agréable qu'à l'hôtel. On a l'impression de rentrer à la maison le soir. Nous recommandons chaudement les Gion apartments. Merci Curtis
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Canadians in Kyoto
Guest: Shadowfax10 and 11
(Nova Scotia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11
Review Submitted: 11/23/11
Excellent location near bus stop and rail access. Convenient to post office, ATM, grocery, fruit/veggie market, convenience stores and within easy walking distance to the major Kiyomizu Dera temple. Many pottery shops are nearby as well as a shop carrying high quality clothing woven by local artisans. The Japanese style bathtub was wonderful for soaking tired muscles after a day of on foot sight seeing. The kitchen was well equipped and we were delighted to find the same rice cooker we use at home. The building manager was extremely helpful in arranging for an important Fed Ex delivery on our behalf as well as assisting in acquisition of Japanese cooking utensils we desired. Well maintained property and apartment. We appreciated the security features and quiet neighbourhood. Would rent again ourselves or recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
perfect location for seeing the sights of Kyoto
Guest: elaine
(Oakland California )
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/15/11
We had a wonderful stay at the appts. It was walking distance to the subway and the Gion district. It was quiet and comfortable at night. There was generous space for 2. The contact person, Curtis, was very helpful to us new comers to Kyoto. The internet worked perfectly, which was important to us. I strongly recommend the Omi beef market down the street! I would definetly stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Cheaper and nicer than everywhere else I stayed in Japan.
Guest: Josh
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/23/11
Location: The location is very good. The nearest train station is only three blocks away. Note that not all trains stop at this particular station, though (some express trains skip it). The apartment is close enough to most attractions to making taking a taxi an attractive option. Apartment itself: The apartment is beautiful and very spacious (for two people). All of the appliances and furniture are new and good quality. The kitchen and bathroom are great. The air conditioner works very well and is quiet. The couch fits two people and is comfy enough. The television has a few channels that can be fun to flip through late at night. Small but useful items, such as tape, scissors, notepads, and stationary are included. The bicycles were nice, but we only used them three times during our eight day stay. The beds are decent, not the most comfortable, but sufficient. Make sure the mattress is not upside down though. My girlfriend's mattress was incredibly uncomfortable until we realized she was sleeping on the wrong side. Management should tell the cleaning staff that the mattresses are not reversible and that they should check that the mattresses are the correct way when cleaning. One of the sheets also had something on that that really made it seem as though it had not been either washed or switched since the last guests. Switching the sheet ourselves was not a problem though. Other than those two issues the apartment was perfect. Management: I lost my cellphone in a taxi and the management really did a fantastic job helping me get it back! They called the center responsible for the lost and found of all cab companies in Kyoto. They also provided me directions to the nearest police station, which eventually led to me getting my phone back. The Japanese people are incredibly honest and kind. Thank you to everyone who helped me recover my phone. We had no regrets staying at this apartment. It was very nice and we certainly would stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Location, Location, Location!
Guest: Big rock
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
The apartment was spotlessly clean,quiet, spacious,and in a great location. Close to the Gion area, running paths, train stations,shops and restaurants. Surrounding neighbourhood was clean, safe and well maintained. The self check-in procedure was simple and clear. We would highly recommend this apartment!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Feel part of Kyoto
Guest: JI
(Sydney)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
We stayed in Gion apartments for 6 nights. We found it extremely comfortable and convenient. Everything was there. We walked around local streets to great cafes and shops. It was very close to transport and extremely quiet. After a busy day of visiting temples, galleries and shops we found it a wonderful recluse. I have recommended this apartment to several friends who are thinking of visiting Japan. We would definitely stay again as our visit to Kyoto remains one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in Japan.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
A fantastic apartment in a great location
Guest: Eugene
(Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
This is a comfortable, well-kept, spotlessly clean and convenient apartment in central Kyoto. We were really happy there and wouldn’t think twice about staying in the apartment again. The location was ideal for us. It’s the only area of Kyoto that’s within walking distance of the eastern temples, downtown, and the train station at the same time. That keeps the whole city feeling connected, and it was important for us for taking daytrips by train to Osaka and Nara. We had easy access to public transportation within Kyoto, but didn’t have to rely on it and usually just walked. On the other hand, the building is on a little side street in a pleasant residential neighborhood, and we felt like we were really living in the city, not in a generic touristy area or clump of hotels. The apartment is thoughtfully laid out. Sliding screen doors give the option of having it be one large space or closing off the sleeping area. The kitchen is fully equipped, the toilet and bath/shower have separate entrances, the mattresses were great for sleeping and had clean, crisp white bedding, and our unit had a nice balcony. Being able to cook for ourselves made a big difference, especially with a supermarket nearby, and the washer and dryer were good to have. The apartment is a little on the smaller side, but not cramped the way accommodations in Japan often are. We easily fit in a third person for part of our stay. The customer service was great from start to finish. Curtis and his associate Junko answered every question, sent us user-friendly maps and directions that made it easy to find and get into the apartment, and had a bunch of maps and useful information waiting for us there. They were professional but also more than professional. One of us left an ipod and a pair of nice studio headphones there, and they found them, kept them for a friend of ours to pick up for us, shipped them to us when he didn’t make it to pick them up, and when the package was blocked by Japanese customs because of the battery in the ipod, Curtis brought it to the US in his own luggage for us. That’s part of what got me to write this review. This a great place to stay anyway, but Curtis goes out of his way to keep it that way. I would recommend it to anyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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