Hotel Chourakukan  

In Kyoto’s legendary Gion district, steps from Yasaka Shrine and a 3-minute stroll to Maruyama Park. Chion-in and Kodaiji Temple are about 0.2 miles away, and the hotel sits roughly 3 km from the city center.

Housed in a 1909 former state guesthouse, this boutique luxury hotel blends historic architecture with intimate service. Just six air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs and bathrooms with separate tubs and showers (bidets included). The lobby fireplace and on-site library add old-world charm.

Dine on-site, grab espresso at the coffee shop, or unwind at the bar/lounge. Enjoy complimentary Wi‑Fi, a concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning, on-site shopping, a library and a welcoming fireplace. Self-parking is available and an airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet and phones with free local calls keep you connected. A 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff help with concierge needs and guest logistics.

Home to フレンチレストラン LE CHENE, the hotel specializes in French cuisine and also operates an Italian restaurant plus a coffee shop and bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 8:00–11:00 for a fee.