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Gion & Kiyomizu
area
Ryokan
TAMAHAN
Located a little west of Kodai-ji Temple, just south of Maruyama Park; Tel: 561-3188; Rooms from 26,000 yen (w/2 meals, service charge included; tax not included); This traditional ryokan, located right in the middle an exquisite, preservation area, offers exceptional value; It is near world-famous Kiyomizu Temple and a number of other first-class tourist attractions; Every room has a private Japanese-style, wooden bath; Dinners feature exquisite seasonal Kyoto kaiseki cuisine; Reservations required; AMEX, VISA, MASTER, DINERS, JCB.
GION SHINMONSO RYOKAN
Shinmonso is a fine ryokan that has hosted guests from all over the world; For our over night rates and other infomation, please call or visit our website; Tel: 561-8011; Fax: 561-8178; Gion Hanamikoji Shinmon-mae, Higashiyama-ku, KYOTO; Please note that English speaking staff is not always stationed.
Experience an Unforgettable Night at Shinmonso
Special Summer Dining Plan
Beer Garden Dinner with Maiko
18:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)
Maiko attendance: every day 18:00-20:00
Dance performance: 20:00-20:10
Reservations required by phone only.
No cancellation is accepted on the day of the reservation.
During or after a fine Japanese dinner, talk with and take photos of a real maiko, and watch their elegant dance performances. Enjoy an unforgettable night of elegance and relaxation in Shinmonso's open-air beer garden. Don't miss this special chance to experience the company of Kyoto's famous and beautiful maiko!
Dinner course
Beer Garden Course 3,150 yen
(appetizers, skewered grilled chicken, rice bowl, 1 drink)
A la carte menus are available from 420yen, beer from 530yen. We also offer a wide range of local Kyoto sakes and shochu (Japanese vodka).
In the event of rain, inside seating will be prepared. Reservations are recommended (ask the front desk at your hotel or inn to help you).
English speaking staff in the hall.
GION FUKUZUMI
On Shimbashi, west of Higashi-oji; Tel: 541-5181; Rooms 9,450 yen (per person), 16,800 yen (for two), 22,050 yen (for three); These rates only apply Jan. 4-March 12 and June 20-Sept. 30 ;At other times the rates increase; 1,050 yen more per person on the night before holidays; Breakfast 1,050 yen, dinner 5,250 yen; Traditional Japanese inn conveniently located for shopping and sightseeing; Free internet access (ask at reception); Coin-operated laundromat; A rooftop bath with a fine view, open to all guests.
HATANAKA
Located near the south gate of Yasaka Shrine; Tel: 541-5315; Fax: 551-0553; From 28,350 yen per person, including two superb Kyoto kaiseki meals; Located on the edge of the world-famous Gion district, just east of the center of Kyoto, Hatanaka's sloping hillside compound is elegant, private, and quiet as a mountain-side retreat; superb, reliable service; traditional-style rooms some with their own private cypress-wood-lined bath; also large public wooden bath with small garden; AMEX, VISA, DINERS, MC, JCB, Ginrei.
Kyoto Cuisine and Maiko Evening
Enjoy a wonderful meal and an exquisite traditional maiko dance performance by maiko at Hatanaka, the perfect place to spend an extraordinary night during your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kyoto.
Date & time: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. and selected dates; the show starts at 18:00 and ends at 20:00. Cost: 18,000 yen/person (including meal, performance and all-you-can drink ); Note: A cancellation fee will be charged (40% 2-7 days before the show, 100% if cancelled the day before or on the day of the show); late admission will be prohibited; all seats are non-smoking. English explanation and program available; major credit cards/ Ginrei card accepted.
HANAKIYA & HANAKIYA ANNEX
A 5-min. walk from Kiyomizu-dera temple; A 3-min. walk from Gojozaka bus stsop (bus #206 from Kyoto Stn.); Tel/Fax: 551-1397 or Tel: 090-7966-7128; check in 4:00 pm: check out 10:00 am; near downtown traditional Japanese neighborhoods and Gion; reservations requested; twin: 7,800 yen (3,900 yen/person); triple: 10,800 yen (3,600 yen/person); FREE internet access; Japanese style rooms; FREE continental breakfast; FREE drinks (coffee, tea); staff speaks English; foreign tourist mainly; we and our two lively kids welcome you; hanakiya_0813@ybb.ne.jp
YUZUYA (Ryokan/Restaurant)
Located just next to Yasaka Shrine main entrance; Tel: 533-6369; Fax: 533-6380; a fine Japanese ryokan in a historical surroundings; the fresh scent of yuzu (Japanese lemon) can make you relax; meals cooked with strictly selected Kyoto vegetables and meat; check in: 15:00; check out: 11:00; from 30,000 yen/person with dinner & breakfast; from the second night, eat out OK; meals only OK; lunch from 2,800 yen; dinner: Yuzu hotpot course from 7,000 yen, kaiseki course from 10,000 yen; yuzuya_hotel@star.ocn.ne.jp
MOTONAGO
West side of Nene-no-michi, north of Entoku-in Temple; Tel: 561-2087; Fax: 561-2655; located in a very historical area, this refined Japanese ryokan is very close to Kodai-ji Temple, Entoku-in Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple; Rates (per room; incl. tax and service charge): 23,100 yen (for 2), 31,500 yen (for 3), 37,800 yen (for 4); peak season (3/26-5/31, 10/1-12/3): 27,300 yen, 37,800 yen, 46,200 yen; higher rates on Sat. & the nights before holidays; breakfast (Japanese or Western): 1,575 yen; Kyoto cuisine dinner: 4,725 yen.
TANAKA-YA
Ttwo streets east of Kawabata, on the west side of Miyagawasuji; Tel: 075-708-2341; located in Miyagawacho, one of Kyoto’s geisha districts; we are a guest house for foreign tourist; located in a very historical and elegant area; walking distance to Gion, downtown, famous temples/shrines; check-in: 4 p.m.-9 p.m., check-out: 10 a.m.; 8,400 yen for 2 people, 12,000 yen for 3 people; drinks (coffee, tea, green tea), free internet access, fridge, hair dryer; tanaka-ya@hotmail.co.jp
Ryokan RIKIYA
A truly classical Japanese inn in front of Kodai-ji Temple, near Kiyomizu Temple
Rates: from 10,500 yen/person
Check-in: 16:00, Check-out: 10:00; curfew: 24:00
In front of Kodai-ji Temple
Access: 10-min taxi ride from JR Kyoto Stn. or 15-min by Kyoto City Bus #206 from Kyoto Stn., get off at Higashiyama Yasui.
Tel: 075-561-1300
Major credit cards accepted
SAKANOUE
Classic Sukiya-zukuri Style
Japanese Inn
Sakanoue
Appreciate seasonal Japanese cuisine at this elegant Kyoto style inn set in a tranquil and historical area
Tel: 075-561-1148
A 15-min. walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station
2010 August
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The 245th issue, since 1987.