Hotel Gion Ichirin: A Refined Gion Retreat with Soothing Sauna and Spa Spaces

Kenninji Temple is about a 5-minute walk away, Yasaka Shrine is about 7 minutes away, and Hanami-koji Street and Chion-in Temple are also about 7 minutes away.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kodai-ji Temple are also within walking distance, allowing guests to visit most of the major spots in the Gion area on foot.
Another appeal unique to this location is that guests can return to the hotel and immediately rest in a quiet space.

Hotel Gion Ichirin has 24 guest rooms in total.
Room types range from Deluxe Double rooms of 30 square meters to Spa Suites of 76 square meters, offering a level of spaciousness that feels especially luxurious for an urban hotel.
Each guest room features a different Japanese-style design, creating a space where guests can experience something out of the ordinary.
Thanks to excellent soundproofing, quiet time flows through the rooms, while Simmons beds and quality bedding gently envelop the body.
Guests can relax deeply and be guided into a deeper sleep than usual.

The extensive spa facilities are one reason Hotel Gion Ichirin is popular.
The fully private-use baths are perfect for stays by couples or married couples.
There are two types: Private Bath “Tsuki,” which features a bedrock bath that gently warms the body through the far-infrared effect of natural stone, and Private Bath “Ten,” which has a mist sauna that warms the body to its core.
Both are available for fully private use, allowing guests to take their time with their companion without worrying about anyone around them.

The spatial design, themed around modern Japanese style where traditional Japanese beauty coexists with contemporary refinement, is another appeal.
Incorporating architectural elements of Kyoto machiya townhouses, such as latticework and plaster walls, while also arranging refined lighting and furniture, the space looks picturesque from every angle.

Direct reservations through the official website are covered by the Best Rate Guarantee, which promises the lowest available rate.
If you care about accommodation rates, it is worth checking the official website as well.

On the way back after sightseeing, walk slowly through Hanami-koji Street as evening darkness settles in and return to the hotel.
Step into the elevator still in your outing clothes, change slowly in a spacious guest room, and savor the lingering feeling of the night all to yourself.
You can enjoy the luxury of spending time in your room while still wrapped in the atmosphere of Gion.

Hotel Gion Ichirin is not only a base for sightseeing, but also a hotel where spending time in the guest room itself becomes the main attraction.
All rooms offer free VOD, or video on demand, allowing guests to relax as they like while enjoying movies.
In addition, the salon, lobby floor, and 4th-floor free lounge offer library-like spaces, making it pleasant to enjoy quiet reading after a bath.
The all-you-can-drink selection, including sake, beer, wine, and other beverages, is especially popular. Guests can also enjoy the drinks in their rooms.
Creating time without sightseeing and savoring the luxury of doing nothing is another way to enjoy this hotel.

A mist sauna or bedrock bath is the perfect way to end a day of sightseeing.
By alternating between hot steam and cooling air, guests can gently release accumulated travel fatigue and muscle tension, refreshing both body and mind.
The feeling of “totonou,” or reaching a deeply refreshed state after sauna bathing, not only soothes travel fatigue but also guides guests into deep sleep.
The next morning, you should wake up feeling surprisingly refreshed.

Although Hotel Gion Ichirin is located in the lively Gion area, the interior is surprisingly quiet.
The moment you step inside, you can feel the outside bustle fade away and the atmosphere shift.
With its highly soundproofed design and spaces that keep unnecessary sound and light to a minimum, the hotel allows guests to feel truly at ease throughout their stay.
Another appeal unique to this hotel is that guests can gently calm the excitement built up through sightseeing and spend a quiet moment reflecting on themselves.

Transfer between the Osaka Monorail and the Hankyu Kyoto Line limited express to Kyoto-kawaramachi Station in about 50 to 60 minutes, followed by about a 15-minute walk.

Take a Kyoto City Bus to the Higashiyama Yasui bus stop in about 19 minutes. From the Higashiyama Yasui bus stop, it is about a 1-minute walk.
By taxi, it takes about 15 minutes to arrive.