Hotel Chourakukan

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Historic sanctuary in Higashiyama

A serene view of Maruyama Park greets guests at this intimate luxury retreat near Yasaka Shrine. The French restaurant serves wonderful cuisine that rivals the peaceful surroundings. Attentive staff provide warm, family-like hospitality in this tranquil Kyoto escape.

The current price is ￥170,909
￥188,000 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Twin Room with Cypress View, Non Smoking (Single bed added for 3 guests)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a red-framed artwork on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Twin Room with Cypress View, Non Smoking (Single bed added for 3 guests)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Twin Room with Park View-3rd floor, Non Smoking (Single bed added for 3 guests)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Twin Room with Park View-3rd floor, Non Smoking (Single bed added for 3 guests)

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Zip Beds Twin Park View-3rdF, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

Zip Beds Twin Park View-3rdF, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Twin Room with Park View - Top floor, Non Smoking (Single bed added for 3 guests)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Twin Room with Park View - Top floor, Non Smoking (Single bed added for 3 guests)

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Zip Beds Twin Park View - Top floor, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Zip Beds Twin Park View - Top floor, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Hotel Chourakukan is in a national park and near a boardwalk/promenade. Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maruyama Park. Hokanji Temple and Yasui Konpiragu are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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605-0071, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604 Maruyamacho, Kyoto

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A cherry blossom tree at night.
    Maruyama Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A traditional Japanese gate, a cherry blossom tree, and a stone path.
    Kodai-ji Temple
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traditional Japanese architecture with ornate lanterns and signage.
    Gion Corner
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasui Konpiragu
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station
    13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    110 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gion Coffee Nanafuku
    4 min walk
  • ラ・ボンバンス祇園
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • 京都勝牛 祇園八坂店
    3 min walk
  • 長楽館
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Chourakukan

  • Luxury hotel near Yasaka Shrine
  • Located close to Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple, Hotel Chourakukan provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, フレンチレストラン LE CHENE, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
    • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
    • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Chourakukan have perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Separate tubs/showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 4,400 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 7,260 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • デザートカフェ 長楽館
  • フレンチレストラン LE CHENE
  • ライブラリーバー　マデイラ

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 7260 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 45000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 4400 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Chourakukan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Chourakukan?

As of Oct 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Chourakukan on Oct 26, 2026 start from ￥170,909, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 4400 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Chourakukan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Chourakukan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Chourakukan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on request. A fee of JPY 45000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Chourakukan located?

Located in Gion, this luxury hotel is steps from Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park. Chion-in Temple and Yasui Konpiragu are also within 10 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Chourakukan Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly exceptional and unique hotel experience in the heart of Higashiyama. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a special place to stay while in Kyoto. A worthwhile destination in its own right, and absolutely wonderful hospitality and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you can afford to splurge, this place is a treasure. Service like I’ve never experienced, and beautiful rooms and a great location. The restaurants are fancy French, also extremely good, but we didn’t dine in. This place is world-class.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋は清潔で広々としていて、とても安心してリラックスした時間を過ごせる環境でした。楽しみにしていた朝食も想像を上回る素晴らしさで、サラダの野菜の一つ一つのお味からオムレツまで全てを楽しませていただきました。滞在から食事のサービスに至るまでスタッフの心遣いが嬉しく、次回は違う季節にもう少し長く滞在したいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方々がとても親切で、居心地の良い旅が出来ました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ウェルカムドリンクから始まり、非公開の和室部分見学の際の丁寧な説明、お部屋でのフリードリンク、ラウンジや展望ルームのインテリアや眺めなど、とても満足度の高いサービスでした。 スタッフの皆さんに明るく丁寧なコミュニケーションを取っていただけて良い滞在となりました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
チェックインからお部屋へのご案内も素晴らしく、お部屋も申し分なく最高に素敵でした。掃除ももちろん行き届いておりましたが、アメニティや調度品などすべてに細やかな心配りがされていて非常に快適に過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物、料理、ホスピタリティ全て完璧
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
딱 붙어있는 공원. 통과하면 바로 뮤지엄등 번화가 여서 매우 좋은 위치에 역사적인 건물입니다 호텔 객실에서의 뷰는 교토가 내려다보이는 넘 훌륭해요
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
迎賓館として使われていただけあり、ヨーロッパの小さな古城の様でした。 宿泊者しか見学できない和室のご案内や充実したお菓子とセイボリーのアフタヌーンティー、ラウンジでのサービス、厳選された材料での朝食で至れり尽くせりでした。 また、お伺いできればと楽しみにしております。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
美しい建物と素晴らしいホスピタリティで大満足です。品格のあるホテルですのにおもてなしはまるで家族に迎えられるような温かみも感じられました。周辺はとても静かで人で賑わう京都の街中とは思えない落ち着きがありました。何度でも泊まりたいホテルです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

옛정을 느낄수 ㅇㅆ는 곳

마루야마 공원의 전망이 좋았습니다. 아침식사도 좋았고 정성어린 직원들의 접대가 고마왔습니다 기회가 온다면 다음에 다시한번 방문하고 싶습니다..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物・スタッフ・食事 全て素晴らしかった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024