Garakuan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 899 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and deep-soaking bath

Laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free holiday home. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a TV in a common area and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a stovetop 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.

Languages

English, Japanese

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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

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Living spaces

Shoji (room divider)

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
TV in common areas

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
Safe
Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near a metro station
On a river

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

2 floors
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Japanese garden
Traditional architecture

Similar properties

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 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

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

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 200–1,000 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

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

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 Private vacation home

Garakuan Private vacation home Kyoto

About the area

74-1, Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8117

What's nearby

Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Pontocho Alley - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 3 min walk
Gojo Station - 10 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪なか卯河原町五条店 - ‬3 min walk
‪五條楽園 - ‬1 min walk
‪Pub Rock Stock - ‬3 min walk
‪マールカフェ - ‬5 min walk
‪Cafe Kano - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garakuan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garakuan?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Garakuan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Garakuan?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Garakuan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Gojo Station is 10 minutes.

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