Guest House Gajyun
165, Ebisucho, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0033 - See map
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Gion part of Kyoto, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.
Highlights
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Luggage storage
Laundry service
Wi-Fi in public areas
Smoking area
Shared kitchen
Security [24-hour]
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Breakfast and staff were amazing ”
It was very clean, the staff (the owner and shoko were so nice) and the breakfast - wow. Thank you very much! I really enjoyed it there. Also, it was very easy to talk with people. I really like the vibe there. Best guesthouse I stayed in. Jiro was very cute too
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Lovely guesthouse in Kyoto”
The owners are nice and friendly, they have a cute white Shiba called Jiro! They also provide amazing breakfast!! Bus and subway station are within walking distance. I missed this place already, will definitely stay here again next time!
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Exceptional”
Host was very friendly. There are a lot of bathrooms so you would not have any troubles waiting for someone to finish first before you can use one. Jiru was so cute. 😍🐕
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Highly recommendable”
I really enjoyed my stay in this guesthouse. The owner speaks English and really hospitable. It was easy to find this guesthouse as they have a clear signboard and that time I saw Jiro the white Shiba dog sitting on the glass window. He's really friendly! The place was really cozy and the breakfast was sumptuous with great variety. The miso soup was hearty and warm like the place itself. I wish I could stay longer but definitely would stay here again when I go back to Kyoto. The owner also had a free onsen trip at some nights for the guests. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfy, I stayed at the dorms with the garden view. The toilet and shower room were also good. You can also leave your luggage before and after checking out but no lockers they will just keep it at the reception but that was okay for me. They also have a common area on the 2nd floor which was nice. This place gives you that homestay experience therefore you will just feel right at home with Jiro-chan!
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Exceptional”
Very good guesthouse. Bed is comfortable. Everthing is clean. Breakfast is the best!
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Home away from home”
this is just like home away from! Be back soon!
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Friendly, welcoming, clean and cozy”
lovely little guest house, cute dog and friendly staff. Great location too, highly recommend. Great value for money
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非常棒的体验”
Very good experience。People there are very nice，I lived there when it‘s Japanese New Year，and experienced It with local ppl，it's really fun. Recommed you guys to come here！
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Exceptional”
Really friendly
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Homey, Comfortable, Cozy Stay”
Staying here felt like staying at my aunty and uncles house. We arrived friday evening, and they were in the middle of their weekly Friday dinner, all you can eat and DRINK for 500¥. We sat around drinking and laughing for hours! Great start to our stay. In the morning we spent walking around the historic section of kyoto, which the hostel is just on the outskirts of it. Be prepared to walk all over kyoto! However the subway is just a 5 minute walk along with two convenient stores across the street. The hostel has two buildings. We were in the 2nd house, which were just 3 rooms. It's a standard japanese house! Super quiet. The staff was awesome especially Miwa :) the complimentary breakfast was awesome too. Amazing value!
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Felt at home”
I stayed at this Guest-house Gajyun for 5 nights and it helped me enjoy Kyoto more with having such an amazing community.The owner and staff are amazing and they make you feel welcome as you first set your foot into the door! They offer very nice buffet breakfast and this Japanese style accommodation is something different and sleeping on futons for a change! Extremely chill and courteous towards all travellers. Amazing and interesting travellers come and go, which is great. Keep up the good work!
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FANTASTIC! THE BEST HOSTEL IN KYOTO”
I really recommend Guest House Gajyun. If you like the feeling to stay at home, this is the place. The atmosphere is amazing, the staff is helpful, they speak English and Portuguese, confy beds, clean, big locker, excelent location, and delicious break fast! Thank you guys to the best moment in Kyoto.
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Great location with friendly stuff & boss”
Best stay ever in japan, felt like home.....treated like friends in the guest house eating n drinking celebrating jiro (boss dog) birthday.Great location opp there is a mini mart, across the street there is Kochi-in temple, nanzen-ji temple, Art museum, kyoto zoo. Exit the guest house turn left about 20 metres away there is a bus stop where u can get a bus down to Gion-shijo station which is 3 bus stop away n u can eat n shop till u drop. Highly recommended !!!
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Thank you for staying our guesthouse and giving us such great review! That's our pleasure if you felt that here is like your second home. Plus thanks again for celebrating Jiro's birthday together, he should have been happy!! If you have an opportunity to come Kyoto again, please visit us. We are looking forward to seeing you again!!! Thanks, ARIGATO :) Guesthouse Gajyun Yukiko
The greatest experience ”
An excellent experience! I had great days here. Talking to the host is interesting and comfortable. The service is great. The staff here are so nice. Host prepares great breakfast for guests everyday and I sincerely love the breakfast. I love Jiro so so so much. Miss him and Gajyun and Kyoto so much. I will visit to Kyoto again in the future.
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Fantastic staff, fabulous breakfast & the cutest puppy ever!!”
Pros: Public Transport nearby Walking distance to all of the main attractions in the Higashiyama area Cozy dorm room (with heater for cold weather) Amazing breakfast buffet (tea, coffee, juice, bread w/jam, butter, honey,donuts, sweet & savory rolls, gorgeous assortment of fresh fruit (persimmon, pear, pineapple, grapes, kiwi, banana, strawberry & citrus), scrambled egg & sliced tomato with cheese. BEST Hostel breakfast in Japan!! The owner & his staff are so kind..... they treated me like family both days I stayed with them. (Thank you again for the invitation to dinner...... it was incredibly delicious both nights!!) Last, but definitely not least, the Shiba-Ken puppy Giro is the cutest thing ever. Agoda should set it up so we can attach photos to our reviews. I have some good ones to post of this amazing Guesthouse. :-) Cons: ZERO Bottom Line: You should definitely book here while visiting Kyoto!
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Thank you very much for staying our guesthouse and your great reviewing!! We are so happy to hear your satisfaction. The breakfast we served every morning as free service has been receiving very good reviews from many people, we would keep making our service better and better! Ohhh, I wish I could have seen your photos you wanted to post here... We and Jiro are looking forward to seeing you again;) Thanks, ARIGATO!! Guesthouse Gajyun Yukiko
Exceptional”
Definitely a great place to stay when in Kyoto. Ichiro's curry is deliciously great! The food they serve is always abundant and prepared thoughtfully. Everything is delicious. The staff are very helpful and accommodating. It's a very homey, warm and intimate place. At 9pm, Ichiro will bring you to the local sento for free! The warm and hot waters of a sento will drain away all the aches from a day of walking around Kyoto. And you should meet the house mascot, Hiro the dog!
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Good hospitality”
Really good place to stay. Close to station and bus stop. There's Heian Shrine nearby, which I didn't visit yet because I visited other places... 3 nights were surely not enough for me to discover Kyoto. I found this place because Jiro the dog was sitting on a display and I stopped to look at him. Miwa-san, Owner-san and the staffs are really friendly and make you feel at home. I suggest to spend nights during weekends because they have house party at Friday and free Sento tour on some days every week.
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Solo Traveller - ”
I was a solo female traveller and the guest house was a safe and good place to stay. There's a 7-11 opposite and it's close to the many shrines and temples. The couple running this place were really friendly and allowed me to stay in the mixed dorm, which I felt was more spacious (the female dorm was more private and felt stuffy). Breakfast's great and there's option to pay for dinner. They have onsen nights if you would like to join and other activities (i.e. matcha sushi night - may have to pay). Overall a great experience!
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Will definitely stay here again”
Everything about my stay was exceptional. The environment, the staff, the cleanliness, the location, and the food - each exceeded my expectations. Within walking distance to many attractions as well as very close to subway and bus stops. Incredible home cooked dinners (for a very affordable price) and FREE amazing breakfast. Clean rooms and showers. Very helpful and kind staff. I never felt uncomfortable or awkward, just very cozy. Wish I could have spent more time here. Thank you for such a nice stay in Kyoto!
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Homey”
If you find a place where you want to feel like home, Ga-Jyun guest house is the perfect choice. I arrived in the morning, when the check in time isn't available yet. But the staff offering breakfast to me. The one that I haven't paid for. The host are very friendly. The shortage is because this kind of old house that the floor is squeking everytime you walk around & the room is kind of cold (because the weather) that make it little bit smelly like wet rug. But the bed is good, it's warm & nice & the breakfast is ultimate. Btw, I did a big mistake by offering food to their dog, Jiro, which is a big, big mistake. So, I'd like to say sorry to Ga-Jyun's host, hopefully they'll accept it with a big heart.
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