Gion - Kinpyo
·Private vacation home
GardenLuggage storageFree WiFiDesignated smoking areaLibraryChange of towels (on request)All 12 facilities +
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Visitors may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas at Gion Kinpyo. The reception desk is open all day long. A fee may be chargeable for some services.
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Service9.6
Facilities9.6
Cleanliness9.6
Surroundings9.6
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Room types · 1
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Machiya Townhouse (with hinoki bath)
5 × Futon Mat50 ㎡up to 5
<p><strong>5 Twin Futons</strong></p><p>538 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, tokonoma (alcove), and fusuma (room partition)</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A down duvet and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Facilities · 12
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
GardenLuggage storageFree WiFiDesignated smoking areaLibraryChange of towels (on request)Change of bed sheets (on request)Breakfast available (surcharge)Upper floors accessible by stairs onlyGenkan (entryway)Housekeeping on requestWheelchair accessible
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Sushi Rakumi
Sushi · ★ Michelin
¥¥¥¥
A sushi restaurant produced by Gion Sasaki . Chefs who honed their skills in Japanese cuisine under their master now stand at the counter. The two types of sushi rice are selected according to the topping, and steamed or grilled dishes are interwoven between the nigiri in a unique touch. Fresh-cooked rice is seasoned with red vinegar; conger eel delights the eyes as it cooks over bamboo grass on an earthen brazier. The chefs work together with well-oiled precision, calculating their moves to deliver each morsel at the moment of peak flavour.
37m
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Gion Matayoshi
Japanese · ★★ Michelin
¥¥¥¥
‘Strive for simplicity, elevated by technique’ is the chef’s credo. Prizing seasonal flavours above all, he visits production areas the length and breadth of Japan. At first glance, the food arrangements and serving-ware appear ordinary, but each detail reveals the meaning of Japanese cuisine and patiently cultivated skill. Experience the graceful culture and hospitality of the tea ceremony, learned at a long-established ryokan, in a counter dining setting.
423m
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Mizuno
Japanese · ★ Michelin
¥¥¥
Food that makes you appreciate the goodness of Japanese cuisine all over again; nothing pretentious, just a reminder of how delicious familiar flavours can be. One novel touch is that rice is cooked in a Nanbu iron pot, for results different from the usual clay one. The house aims for simple preparations that treasure the culture and techniques cultivated by previous generations. The cuisine, plated on antique tableware, evokes the idea of ‘onko-chishin’ — learning from the old to create something new.
82m
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Mizai
Japanese · ★★★ Michelin
¥¥¥¥
The ambience is still, like a mountain retreat in the heart of the city. The flicker of votive lanterns casts a tenor of rustic simplicity. While he worked to polish his cooking skills, Hitoshi Ishihara also encountered Zen teachings. Inspired by the wabicha spirit of the tea ceremony, Ishihara strives to host each dinner as a single gathering, with guests and host in close communication. Generous portions reinforce the mood of celebration. ‘Mizai’ is a Zen word meaning ‘not yet here’; for Ishihara, tireless self-improvement is a never-ending journey.
744m
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Gion Maruyama
Japanese · ★★ Michelin
¥¥¥¥
Flowers are arranged, the ceremonial space is well appointed, serving vessels are carefully chosen. The tea ceremony spirit pervades Gion Maruyama’s graceful service. The Gion location is a ryotei but, in a modern touch, it also features counter seating. The chef has spent many years seeking out delicious flavours. He spells ‘oishii’ (good-tasting) the old-fashioned way, with the characters that mean ‘beautiful’ and ‘taste’, recalling the sensibilities of an older time. ‘Flavour, not seasoning’ is the chef’s credo. Devotion to Kyoto cuisine that reverberates in all senses.
492m
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Shimmonzen Yonemura
Innovative · ★ Michelin
¥¥¥
Freewheeling cuisine by a chef with Japanese spirit and Western learning. Gratin of truffles and clams is reminiscent of scallop coquilles served at Western restaurants. Use of serving dishes irrespective of cuisine shows a blending of Western and Japanese styles. Lacquered wooden trays, however, change with each dish, professing a sensitivity to beauty that pervades every aspect of Shimmonzen Yonemura. Supported by a team of young workers, the cuisine of Chef Masayasu Yonemura evolves with each restaurant he opens, from Kiyacho to Yasaka to Shimmonzen.
115m
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Ryō-shō
Japanese · ★★ Michelin
¥¥¥¥
The chef has made himself a master of old-school Japanese cuisine to take it to the next level. While respecting orthodoxy in wanmono and side dishes, he refers to French flameworking techniques for his grilled items and snacks. Masu salmon is served mi-cuit; beef is rested multiple times during grilling. The sukiya-style interior in a remodelled wooden townhouse is appointed with both antique and modern dishware. ‘Ryosho’ means ‘aspire to the heavens,’ and the sky’s the limit for the chef’s ambition and desire to better himself.
515m
8
Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen
French, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
¥¥¥
Contemporary French cuisine that welcomes influences from other culinary cultures. The chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, proclaims to the world a borderless cuisine born of his experience living in Asia. Recipes come straight from the flagship restaurant in New York. Spices and herbs accentuate the aroma; the tartness of citrus brings a light note. In the warmer months when the terrace is open, the tables beside the Shirakawa River, with their views of Kyoto scenery, fill up fast.
133m
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