Walls are too thin so you can hear everything next door

Location, traditional style rooms, staff

Stayed in May 2024

Great stuff, excellent location

Stayed in April 2024

The only thing I would nitpick is that it's closed between 11am and 4 pm, and it's written in small text in the informations on the website, so we didn't see it. So if you want to drop your luggages before check-in, be sure to be there before 11am or you'll have to carry it all day with you like we did.

For the price it cost us, the place exceeded our expectations. We were 6 to travel together and we had the whole second floor to ourselves. Everything was super comfortable and the staff was lovely, even helped us with restaurant suggestions and calling taxis.

Stayed in April 2024

House itself is charming, but comes with a drawbacks of a machiya house - paper thin walls, you can hear people talking in every room - please have some earplugs with you and don’t choose this place if you have young children or loud group of friends :D

134 year old traditional house hosted by a lovely Aunt and her cute dog! Perfect location! The owner was super considerate, sharing recommendations and tips (in Japanese, English or Chinese). Wooden floors were super cozy, futons super comfortable and AC kept us cool/warm when needed. Would 100% book it again! 谢谢阿姨！我们非常喜欢您的兵官！希望快快有极坏再一次见！

Stayed in April 2024

For a big guy, it was more cramped than I imagined

The look of the place

Stayed in April 2024

We had to leave our room to go to the bathroom, which was cold at that time of year...

Amazing traditional home within walking distance of bus stop & Gion main street. Helpful hosts & cute little dog!

Stayed in March 2024

Number 1 best thing about the accommodation was the cute dog The location was amazing, super central to Gion. Very cool traditional building with access to our own toilet, shower, microwave, and fridge.

Stayed in February 2024

The rooms are leaking sound through the thin walls to one another

The old building is really charming and have a nice feeling. The rooms cozy and the shower and toilet are up to standard not more not less. Perfect.

Stayed in February 2024

Showers hot water is turned off at a certain time of night, so don’t try and take a late night shower.

Staff are very friendly, the guest house is in a great location for exploring.

Stayed in February 2024

Shower area is too cold & room a lil bit smaller.

Very nice owner & cute dog welcoming. The house is beautiful too.

Stayed in January 2024

Once you get use to the coded locks it's ok but a bit frustrating trying to upload passport details and stuff, via the internet

If you want to practice your Japanese, the lady who runs the place is very willing to help you, we had quite a good talk, also she speaks Chinese

Stayed in December 2023

rooms were close together so had to keep very quiet in order to respect the other guests.

Traditional style Ryokan, great location and the owner was a lovely lady with an adorable puppy. Bathroom and washroom were clean and the shared spaces were quiet and tidy.

Stayed in December 2023

Old but gold. A must stay if one’s looking for a taste of traditional Japanese living arrangement.

Stayed in December 2023

I'd recommend packing your own towels. Not ideal for light sleepers.

The host was very nice and enthusiastic. She spoke more English than most locals we've come across which was really helpful. Great location, we walked everywhere.

Stayed in November 2023

In winter/fall, the house does get colder due to its age and open concept. We found that our room held heat well once we turned on the heater and let it run on automatic for a while, but we would have to go through that process each time we came back. As the toilets and

The traditional and historical design of the house was a pleasure to stay in and appreciate, and the host has a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Additionally, the area surrounding the hotel has much to see, and most places of interest are either within walking distance or from the nearby bus stop.

Stayed in November 2023

I didn’t realise that it would have shared bathroom facilities. Unfortunately we found the futon sleeping style quite uncomfortable and my partner hurt his back. However this wouldn’t be a problem for some people, just be aware of what you are booking! The house was also quite noisy because it is an old style house, so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.

Very traditional stay in the heart of Gion area. It’s a beautiful old house with tatami mat rooms and futon bedding. Great location to walk around Gion connect easily with other sights in Kyoto

Stayed in November 2023

Traditional feeling of Japan. Very good location.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

I love Japanese-style architecture of the house. The owner is extremely friendly with her cute dog and a lovely camera robot

Stayed in October 2023

Low door height. Watch your head!

Traditional style home. Large room for sleeping, dining and good size verandah. Easy walk to restaurants in Gion through beautiful laneways.

Stayed in October 2023

A bit dusty! But we were comfortable and at this price point it was still great value.

Great value for money. Shared bathroom, but this was what we expected. Location was very central to everything, easy to walk to main attractions.

Stayed in September 2023

You can hear everything through the walls but earplugs are provided

Very nice and affordable place to stay in Kyoto. Great location in Gion. The host is very friendly and welcoming which made the little hotel/Ryokan feel like home. Cosy blankets and everything was very clean. We recommend to stay at Hotel Lantern Gion when you are in Kyoto.

Stayed in October 2023

Kinda noisy because it’s an old building, but it’s okay

Super friendly host and the ambience is really nice

Stayed in October 2023

The hotel could urgently use a makeover. The seat in my room was ripped and the whole hotel gives a ‘lost glory’ vibe. The walls are also paper thin

The location is amazing, right in the Gion district. The Taiwanese host and her dog are great. The hotel is located in a cute, 150 years old building. The bathroom is clean and modern. The card system to access the hotel is great.

Stayed in September 2023

Really loud guests, a group of teenagers that were partying and shouting in the room upstairs all night. The owner knew and chose to do nothing about it. Although usually I'm a good sleeper, It was a long night and I couldn't wait to leave in the morning.

Beautiful ryokan, very austere rooms. Well located. Friendly owner who speaks English and has a cute and friendly dog.

Stayed in June 2023