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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Name: Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
Address: Higashiyama-ku Gion Shimogawara Washio-cho 502, Kyoto, JP

★★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

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📍Higashiyama-ku Gion Shimogawara Washio-cho 502 · Kyoto ↗

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Air conditioningLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingPrivate check-in/check-outPublic BathAll 29 facilities +

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Enjoy garden views and complimentary Wi-Fi at Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE, a charming guesthouse in Kyoto's Gion district. Steps from Yasaka Shrine and an 8-minute walk from Gion Corner, this property offers 12 guestrooms with free minibar items and flat-screen TVs with digital programming. Private bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Safes, electric kettles, and daily Japanese breakfast (available for a fee) are also provided. Luggage storage and a safe deposit box are available at the front desk. Nearby attractions include Kiyomizu Temple (1 mi) and Sanjusangen-do Temple (1. 1 mi). The preferred airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX).

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Room types · 15

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Futon Mat49 ㎡up to 4

The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room offers a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds and 2 futons.

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Large Twin Room

2 × Twin bed44 ㎡up to 2

The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Superior Twin Room

2 × Single bed42 ㎡up to 2

The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Economy Twin Room

2 × Twin bed40 ㎡up to 2

The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room offers a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Large Double Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)40 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed40 ㎡up to 2

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Superior Twin Room

2 × Twin bed40 ㎡up to 2

The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami Mats)

38 ㎡up to 4

4 Twin Futons409 sq feet Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free minibar items, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - A down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe and window screensComfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Superior Quadruple Room

4 × Futon Mat38 ㎡up to 4

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The quadruple room provides air conditioning, tatami, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 futons.

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Standard Double Room

1 × King bed35 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed377 sq feet Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free minibar items, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - A down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and window screensComfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Standard Triple Room

3 × Futon Mat35 ㎡up to 3

The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The triple room offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit offers 3 futons.

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Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami Mats)

34 ㎡up to 3

3 Twin Futons366 sq feet Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free minibar items, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - A down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe and window screensComfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior Double Room

1 × Double bed30 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Executive Quadruple Room

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Futon Matup to 4

2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin FutonsLayout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free minibar items, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - A down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and window screensComfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking

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Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Room types · 15

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Large Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Large Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Japanese Style Room (10 Tatami Mats)

Superior Quadruple Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Triple Room

Japanese Style Room (8 Tatami Mats)

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Superior Double Room

Executive Quadruple Room

Facilities · 29

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