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Hotel Lantern Gion
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About this property
Located a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Line, Hotel Lantern Gion offers cosy accommodation with wooden decor for adult guests. JR Kyoto Station can be reached with a 16-minute drive. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Each room comes with air conditioning and heating facilities. Some rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding while others come with beds. Most rooms share bathroom facilities and do not come with towels. At Hotel Lantern Gion you will find a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. Guests can use the bike rental to visit the surroundings. Situated in a famous geisha district, guests at the Guesthouse Lantern can enjoy the authentic local area and also reach the Yasaka Shrine with a 7-minute walk. Guests can make a 20-minute walk to the Kiyomizu Temple. There is no restaurant on site.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dylan
Belgium“The host is exeptionnally welcoming, best hotel in Gion” 
Carol
Italy“Beautiful ryokan in the heart of Gion. Expect the traditional setting, with thin walls and futons. Nice shared lounge with a cute small garden. The staff is nice and welcoming!”- Cesar
Ecuador“They have electric bikes that you can rent. And the staff were really heplful with everything, they went beyond my requirements. And they are very nice.” 
Mompel226
South Korea“Although it is a guesthouse and not a hotel, the location is great, and the house is beautiful. For a guesthouse, the facilities are great.”- Cristina
United Kingdom“It’s an authentic Japanese old house with a little garden.” - Hannah
Sweden“Beautiful traditional room, great hosts. Room had wifi, towels, and a toothbrush. Bathrooms were orderly and clean with soap, shampoo and conditioner. There is one bathroom and one shower dedicated to women only, which I appreciated. In a quiet...” 
Noel
Argentina“The lady attending the facility was very nice to us. She gave us lots of recommendations for tourism, and also allowed us to practice our emerging japanese. The facility is very traditional so you have to share toilets and shower. Noices from the...”- Joseph
United States“Location fantastic, price excellent, and very pretty room. It's in a 100+ year old building so it's a very cool experience. There is a lounge outside the rooms that has some additional amenities. The staff are super friendly and speak multiple...” - Alexandra
Australia“The lady at the front desk was so lovely! And her dog was adorable. 10/10 location and vibe.” - Eleonore
France“So near kenninji temple. They have a zen garden. You could rent the entire second floor with private bathroom. Small boutique guesthouse. Great living room. It's a cosy Japanese guesthouse. Great to meet neighbours.”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note, guests who plan to check-in after 21:00 must notify the property in advance. Reservations for guests who do not arrive before 21:00 and do not notify the property in advance may be cancelled. Please be informed that guests cannot enter the property during cleaning hours. Cleaning takes place during 11:00-16:00 daily.For check-in after 21:00, there is an additional charge of 2,000 yen per hour for late check-in, and there is no luggage deposit service. Please note that there is an additional charge of 2,000 yen per hour for non-scheduled check-in and late check-out.
Luggage storage is available from 08:00 until 11:00.
Additional unregistered guests are not allowed at the property.
The property will only accommodate the number of guests specified in the booking confirmation.
In case of any additional guests, please notify the property prior to arrival.
A surcharge starting of JPY7000 per person, per day applies for each additional guest you wish to add to your reservation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Lantern Gion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 381
