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Accommodation-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
July 1-Aug. 31 (closed Sun., 7/3, 7, 8, 9, 10)
18:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)
Maiko attendance: every day 18:30-20:00; dance performance: 20:00-20:10; 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 courses
Yorusuzushi Course: 2,625 yen (including 1 drink)
Yumesuzumi Course: 3,675 yen (including grilled pork dish and 1 drink)
*A la carte menus are available from 420 yen, beer from 530 yen. 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)
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 25 and June 20-Sept. 30 ;At other times the rates increase; 1,000 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; Reconstructed in 1996, it combines a mixture of old and new styles of Japanese beauty; Superb, reliable service; Traditional-style cottage rooms some with their own private cypress-wood-lined bath and garden; Also large public wooden bath and other garden areas; AMEX, VISA, DINERS, MC, JCB.
KARAKU
Located south of Yasaka Shrine; Tel: 541-2525; Rooms from 16,800 yen (w/2 meals; add 2,100 yen in spring/autumn); Rebuilt in 1996, this inn welcomes its guests with warmth and luxury: all the J-style rooms are big (10 mats); Seasonal fresh Kyoto cuisine served in your room; Private bath and toilet in all rooms (hot, soothing communal bath also available); Also Japanese-style annex, Maifukan (7,875 yen/per; 2 people/room); Conveniently set, in a pleasant old area, near Kodai-ji Temple, the stone-paved no car lane that leads to Kiyomizu Temple, and other famous attractions; VISA, MASTER, DINERS, JCB; Tel: 561-3181.
HANAKIYA
BED & BREAKFAST
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); discounts for children; free internet access; Japanese style rooms; FREE continental breakfast; staff speaks English; foreign tourist mainly; we and our two lively kids welcome you; VISA, MASTER; hanakiya_0813@ybb.ne.jp
YUZUYA
(Ryokan/Restaurant)
Located just next to Yasaka Shrine main entrance (south side); 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 (3/29-5/31, 10/1-11/30): 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.
2008 August
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The 223th issue, since 1987.