Title: Garakuan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garakuan Riverside holiday home with kitchen, steps from Kawaramachi Street ## Photo gallery for Garakuan ![Garaku-an | Garden - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/09ee011d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/7785fa89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garaku-an | Garden view - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/091ab909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garaku-an | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/c7ca9379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Garakuan (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17801000/17800916/fc6f8a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Garakuan provides a terrace, a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81066 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Garakuan Riverside holiday home with kitchen, steps from Kawaramachi Street Laundry facilities, express check-out and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Rice cooker - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private or shared bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Shoji (room divider) ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Japanese garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - Multilingual staff - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216\] Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking. ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as Garakuan House Kyoto Garakuan Kyoto Garakuan Kyoto Garakuan Private vacation home Garakuan Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is near a metro station and on a river. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Holiday homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99442%2C135.76637&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=spbA2lMdg1Wi9Evzh0zpa7x1HrI=) 74-1, Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8117 ### What's nearby - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160578/6c8d0624-be8e-46f6-8151-e20f76f735e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pontocho Alley 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Famous Geisha District ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/0972612f-a896-41b6-ab22-cd483f614e1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gion Corner 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Kiyomizu-gojo Station 4 min walk - Gojo Station 9 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Walden Woods Kyoto 5 min walk - 汽 \[ki:\] 1 min walk - マールカフェ 5 min walk - 杦sen 6 min walk - 酒呑にし川 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garakuan pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Garakuan? ### What time is check-in at Garakuan? ### What time is check-out at Garakuan? ### Where is Garakuan located? ## Have a question? 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### HOON 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### HOON Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jinmyung 26 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jinmyung Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [SOWAKA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel-SOWAKA.h27267482.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Royal-Twin-Hotel-Kyoto.h41924656.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-TOKYU-STAY-KYOTO-SHIN-KYOGOKU-DORI.h27557574.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Suite-Kyoto-Kamogawa-Shomen.h100205202.Hotel-Information) > > [OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-OMO5-Kyoto-Sanjo-By-Hoshino-Resorts.h77089647.Hotel-Information) > > [Yuzuya Ryokan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Yuzuya-Ryokan.h20931679.Hotel-Information) > > [La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Lagent-Hotel-Kyoto-Nijo.h88182560.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Tokyu-Stay-Kyoto-Ryougaemachi-Dori-Sanjo-Karasuma.h18573474.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > > [THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-GATE-HOTEL-KYOTO-TAKASEGAWA-By-HULIC.h46993133.Hotel-Information) > > [Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Candeo-Hotels-Kyoto-Karasuma-Rokkaku.h64609188.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Traditional Machiya House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Traditional-Machiya-House.h17940263.Hotel-Information) > > [M’s Hotel Sanjo Omiya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Ms-INN-SANJO-OMIYA.h39604744.Hotel-Information) > > [THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-MACHIYA-Kamiumeya.h29070851.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Okura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Hotel-Okura.h6621.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Hedistar-Hotel-Kyoto-Nijo.h24976165.Hotel-Information) > > [THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-GENERAL-KYOTO-ShijyoShinmachi.h89799984.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Mitsui-Garden-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo-PREMIER.h101206013.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel ZIZI Kyoto Gion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Zizi.h37754813.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-THE-CELESTINE-KYOTO-GION.h17857390.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-TASSEL-HOTEL-SANJYO-SHIRAKAWA.h40139654.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Kyoto.h63870432.Hotel-Information) > > [KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-KOKO-HOEL-Residence-Kyoto-Nijo-Castle.h109921765.Hotel-Information) > > [THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-HOTEL-HIGASHIYAMA-By-KyotoTokyuHotel.h71549946.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Activities ---