Yasaka Shrine, popularly known as "Gion-san", is one of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks. The main shrine, a national treasure, as well as 29 buildings of the auxiliary and subordinate shrines are designated as important cultural properties. The Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals with a tradition going back over 1,100 years, is well known throughout the world.
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Yuraku Kyo-Yasaka is located in the heart of Kyoto's Higashiyama area within walking distance of many of the city's major tourist attractions. Yasaka Shrine, Kodai-ji Temple, the geisha streets of Hanami-koji, as well as the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple are all just a few minutes away.
Our hotel is also easily accessible from all major transport hubs, with Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, Keihan Gion Shijo Station, and city bus stops nearby.
The perfect home base while you travel around the sites of Kyoto.
Yasaka Shrine
5 minutes on foot from the hotel
Yasaka Shrine, popularly known as "Gion-san", is one of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks. The main shrine, a national treasure, as well as 29 buildings of the auxiliary and subordinate shrines are designated as important cultural properties. The Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals with a tradition going back over 1,100 years, is well known throughout the world.
Hanami-koji Street
9 minutes on foot from the hotel
Hanami-koji, where maiko (apprentice geisha) can be seen going about their days, has been Gion's "main street" for centuries. The stone-paved thoroughfare, dark vermilion red latticework, and inuyarai fences give the street the atmosphere of days past. Lined with teahouses and ryotei, as well as temples, shrines, and facilities for enjoying the arts, glimpse the charms of Kyoto's singular blend of old and new.
Hanami-koji, where maiko (apprentice geisha) can be seen going about their days, has been Gion's "main street" for centuries. The stone-paved thoroughfare, dark vermilion red latticework, and inuyarai fences give the street the atmosphere of days past. Lined with teahouses and ryotei, as well as temples, shrines, and facilities for enjoying the arts, glimpse the charms of Kyoto's singular blend of old and new.
Maruyama Park
2 minutes on foot from the hotel
This is the oldest park in Kyoto City with a vast area of about 86,000 square meters. In spring, approximately 680 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino varieties, come into bloom, and the park is famous as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. The 12-meter-high weeping cherry tree called "Gion no Yozakura" is a well-known sight throughout Japan.
This is the oldest park in Kyoto City with a vast area of about 86,000 square meters. In spring, approximately 680 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino varieties, come into bloom, and the park is famous as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. The 12-meter-high weeping cherry tree called "Gion no Yozakura" is a well-known sight throughout Japan.
Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine
7 minutes on foot from the hotel
Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine is known for its blessings in severing bad relationships and bringing good ones together. Shrine visitors line up to pass through the hole in the "Monument for En-kiri En-musubi," a huge power stone in the shape of an ema (votive tablet). They do this while holding a katashiro (paper doll) with a wish written on it. Passing through the front breaks relationships, and going through the hole again from the back will bring you a good one.
Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine is known for its blessings in severing bad relationships and bringing good ones together. Shrine visitors line up to pass through the hole in the "Monument for En-kiri En-musubi," a huge power stone in the shape of an ema (votive tablet). They do this while holding a katashiro (paper doll) with a wish written on it. Passing through the front breaks relationships, and going through the hole again from the back will bring you a good one.
Hokan-ji
(Yasaka Pagoda)
7 minutes on foot from the hotel
The five-story pagoda of Hokan-ji Temple, popularly known as Yasaka Pagoda, is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku. The present pagoda was rebuilt by Ashikaga Yoshinori in 1440. When most of the temple buildings were destroyed by fire during the Onin War in the mid-1400s, only this pagoda was miraculously spared.
The five-story pagoda of Hokan-ji Temple, popularly known as Yasaka Pagoda, is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku. The present pagoda was rebuilt by Ashikaga Yoshinori in 1440. When most of the temple buildings were destroyed by fire during the Onin War in the mid-1400s, only this pagoda was miraculously spared.
Ninenzaka
7 minutes on foot from the hotel
Ninenzaka is a busy approach to Kiyomizu Temple, lined with Kyoto sweets, confectionery shops, and souvenir stores. The stone-paved path leads to Ichinenzaka and Sannenzaka, and the elegant streetscapes typical of Kyoto are popular as photo spots.
Ninenzaka is a busy approach to Kiyomizu Temple, lined with Kyoto sweets, confectionery shops, and souvenir stores. The stone-paved path leads to Ichinenzaka and Sannenzaka, and the elegant streetscapes typical of Kyoto are popular as photo spots.
Kiyomizu Temple
17 minutes on foot from the hotel
Registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994, this temple was founded in the year 778. The 130,000 square meter temple grounds spread out on the hillside of Mt. Otowa and contain more than 30 halls and pagodas, including the main hall (a national treasure) known for its "Kiyomizu-no-butai" (Stage of Kiyomizu). This temple is iconic as the best place in Kyoto to experience nature's seasonal beauty, including cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994, this temple was founded in the year 778. The 130,000 square meter temple grounds spread out on the hillside of Mt. Otowa and contain more than 30 halls and pagodas, including the main hall (a national treasure) known for its "Kiyomizu-no-butai" (Stage of Kiyomizu). This temple is iconic as the best place in Kyoto to experience nature's seasonal beauty, including cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Hotel Yuraku
Soothe your mind after busy days of travel
Step away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto, slip out of your shoes at the entrance, and make your way up to your own personal sanctuary in our guest rooms. In classic Japanese ryokan-style, ours room are the perfect balance of homey comfort and warmth . Where to head off to tomorrow morning? A leisurely stroll through Kyoto awaits.
Step away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto, slip out of your shoes at the entrance, and make your way up to your own personal sanctuary in our guest rooms. In classic Japanese ryokan-style, ours room are the perfect balance of homey comfort and warmth . Where to head off to tomorrow morning? A leisurely stroll through Kyoto awaits.
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Yasaka Living
Relaxing, bright space with the warmth of natural woods
Our exclusive guest-only area, "Yasaka Living", offers freshly ground coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and sweets made by the hotel patissier, as well as alcoholic beverages such as Kyoto's locally brewed sake, beer, and domestic and foreign wines for a fee. Please feel free to use the room as a second living room for chatting, reading, and other relaxing moments during your stay. In the morning, the space is used to serve Japanese breakfast (charges apply, advanced reservation only).
| Hours | 10am ~ 12am |
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| Aperitif time | 5pm ~ 7pm *Complimentary sparkling wine |
A Kyoto morning starts with fresh, hot rice made the old way
Begin your day with a nutritious Japanese breakfast featuring local Kyoto ingredients and delicacies from Awaji Island's culinary treasure trove, Miketsukuni. Our daily offerings include fortifying smoothies, salad with Awaji onions, seasonal grilled fish, mini hot-pot with Awaji seafood, and the fluffiest rice made the old-fashioned way in an earthenware pot.
| Hours | 7:30am ~ 10am * Charges apply, advanced reservations only |
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| Location | First floor Yasaka Living |
The perfect finish to the perfect start of the day
To top off your breakfast, please enjoy the chef's recommended tamago zosui (egg porridge) made with soup stock from the morning's hot-pot and our special Awaji free-range eggs.
The Taste of the Old Capital
We offer a variety of dishes for breakfast and dinner, featuring the rich seafood of Awaji Island's Miketsukuni, which has deep historical ties to Kyoto.This area presented culinary products to the Imperial Court since ancient times. We also serve local delicacies from Kyoto's peaceful villages and mountains.
For dinner, guests also may use the dining room "Kiyomizu Saryo" at out nearest group hotel, Saka Hotel (transportation included). Enjoy the dazzling kaiseki cuisine of Kyoto, a city where the best of Japanese food culture remains alive and well, featuring carefully selected ingredients from Awaji Island's Miketsukuni, in addition to delicacies from the sea, and from local mountains and villages.
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Shima-Otto
Gelateria featuring the flavors of Kyoto,
Awaji Island, and the Setouchi Sea
In addition to base flavors such as Awajishima milk and Kyoto green tea, we always offer 8 types of homemade gelato using seasonal fruits from the Setouchi area. Gelato parfaits and affogato are also available. Our gelateria is open to the public, so anyone can pop in as they pass by on their way through Higashiyama.
| Hours | 11:30am ~ 5pm Exclusively for stay guests from 9am to 11:30am and 5pm to 10pm |
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A warm welcome with
Japanese sweets & atmosphere
When you arrive at Yuraku, leave your luggage for us to take care of and take a break in our café lounge. The area above the entry step is guest space. Our staff will guide you.
The sweet aroma of
Afternoon Tea
Our afternoon tea offerings are delicately crafted by the hotel patissier; courses include finger foods, seasonal sweets, scones, and your choice of hand-crafted gelato.
| Hours | 12pm ~ 2pm, 1pm ~ 3pm * Charges apply, advanced reservations only |
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| Location | First floor Café lounge |
Japanese sake & wine tastings at your leisure
This pre-paid style tasting server showcases a curated selection of fine wines and Japanese sake varieties. Feel free to try at your leisure during the day until after dinner time.
General Information
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 3pm / Check-out 11am |
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| Internet Connectivity | Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. |
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| Rooms | Total rooms: 13 Maximum occupancy: 35 guests *All our rooms are non-smoking |
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■Equipment Plasma TV(Local programming/BS/VOD) ・ Wi-fi ・ Coffee Maker ・ Electric Kettle ・ Refrigerator (mini-bar) ・ Humidifying Air Cleaner ・ Safe box ・ USB Plug ・ Reading Lamp ・ Deodorizing Toilet ・ etc. ■Shared amenities in room Coffee ・ Japanese Green Tea ・ Black Tea ・ Mineral Water ・ Face Towel ・ Bath Towel ・ Yukata Robe ・ Toothbrush ・ Tissues ・ Hair Brush ・ Hand Soap ・ Shampoo ・ Conditioner ・ Body Soap ・ etc. Women's Amenities (Makeup remover, Toner, Moisturiser, ) Men's Amenities (Razor, Shaving gel, Comb) ■Items available for check out ・ Nail Clipper・Desk lamp・ Humidifier ・Extension cord・Power Converter ・Smartphone charging cable・Curling Hairdryer ・ Hair Straightener & Curling Iron ・ Clothes Iron & Board ・Diaper Disposal Bin ・ Bumbo Seat ※Each of these items are limited in number and subject to availability. |
| Accepted Payment Methods | Cash/Electronic Cash (PayPay/Alipay) Credit Card(VISA/JCB/American Express/Mastercard/Diners Club/Unionpay) |
| Luggage Shipping/Delivery Service (Fees apply) | Enjoy traveling light in Kyoto with convenient luggage delivery from Delivery Service. Send your bags ahead from Kyoto Station to Hotel Yuraku, or from here to other hotels in the Kyoto city area. Please see the link, Delivery Service, for more information. |
| Address | 528 Washio-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 605-0072 |
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