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About the Hotel

44-49 Bishamon-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan

Accommodation Options

Hotel Lantern Gion occupies a 150-year-old building with 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring wooden decor, tatami flooring, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Room types include single, twin, triple, family, and suite accommodations with refrigerators, microwaves, and kitchenettes equipped with coffee machines and toasters. Some units offer balconies with garden or city views, and all provide free WiFi.

Shared Facilities

Guests share bathroom facilities with showers that provide ample hot water. The property includes a shared kitchen with cooking utensils and an electric kettle for meal preparation. Other facilities include a garden, terrace with garden furniture, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Gion Neighborhood Location

Located in Kyoto's Gion district, known for traditional architecture and geisha culture, the hotel is next to Yasui Kinpara Palace. Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji Temple are both a 5-minute walk away. Kiyomizu Temple is a 20-minute walk. Studio Shiki, offering period-style garment rentals, is nearby. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami.

Guest Services

The front desk provides laundry facilities and safe deposit boxes. The host offers recommendations for local dining and activities. The property caters to adult guests and is suitable for small groups of friends.

Property Characteristics

This guesthouse features a traditional Japanese design with shared amenities. The building's historical character and communal spaces create an environment where international travelers gather. All rooms include heating and air conditioning for comfort throughout the year.

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Economy Triple Room
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2 persons
130 sq. feet 
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3 Bunk beds
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Family Room Garden View
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2 persons
220 sq. feet 
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4 Single beds
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Standard Family Room
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175 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Kyoto5000 ft
Airports
Itami (ITM) 30.5 mi
Kobe (UKB) 49.3 mi
Train
Gion Shijo Station2000 ft
Kawaramachi Station2700 ft
Underground
Sanjo Keihan3700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Location

44-49 Bishamon-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
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44-49 Bishamon-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
Nearby
625 Giommachi Kitagawa
Yasaka Shrine
1600 ft
Pagoda
Kodai-ji
1600 ft
Park
Maruyama Park
1600 ft
Japan
Nineizaka
1600 ft
463 Maruyamacho
Kyoto cherry blossoms
1600 ft
Higashiyama-ku
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
1600 ft
390−1 Kinencho
Yasaka Koshin-do
1600 ft
Higashiyama-ku
Hanami Lane
1600 ft
70 Benten-cho
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
1600 ft
Pagoda
Yasakanoto
1100 ft
Higashiyama-ku
Ishibe Alley
1600 ft
Restaurants
Jeremy & Jemimah
600 ft
51-4 Shimobentencho
Yushoku-tei Gion
600 ft
40-3 Bishamoncho,
Ginon Negiyaki Kana
800 ft
13 Tsukimicho Higashioji Yasuikitamondori
Musoshin, Gion
1700 ft
558-2 Komatsucho
Chae Kyoto Smoothie
1200 ft
87-7 Hoshinocho
Abura Soba Nekomata
1300 ft
4-138 Kiyomizu
Kiyomizukaryo Rokkakuan
1300 ft
97-1 Tsukinowacho Matsubaradori Higashioji Higashi Iru
Gion Uemori
1400 ft
570-6 Gionmachi Minamigawa
chaya madonna
500 ft
362-3 Masuyacho
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