Turn into the lane,
and quiet Kyoto nostalgia will wash over you
Even though tourist spots like Yasaka-jinja Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, and Gion are nearby, when you step into the lane, a comfortable quiet will spread all around you. A road with a uniquely Kyoto ambience will stretch away before you.
Follow that road, and an inn will come into view. The inn, the townhouses, and the mountain scenery all blend together harmoniously, exuding a traditional Japanese atmosphere that merges seamlessly with nature.
You'll get to feel something everyday life simply can't offer: the true charm of Kyoto.
Access
About 18 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station.
About 80 minutes from Kansai International Airport.
This is an inn that's ideally located for sightseeing in Kyoto.
Tour around Kyotoand feel Kyoto
Stroll around a town
that positively oozes history
The Higashiyama and Gion area is home to beautiful scenery that includes a whole host of gorgeous sightseeing spots—famous examples being Yasaka-jinja Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, Gion, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
As you savor its charm to the full, in places like Nishiki Market and Pontocho, you can also take in some Kyoto food culture at the same time.
Kyoto is a richly atmospheric city that's steeped in history you'll feel with every stroll you take around it. Enjoy it to your heart's content.
- Yasaka-jinja Shrine
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2 minutes' walk from the inn
Affectionately known as "Gion-san," this shrine is famous for being the central figure in the Gion Festival. The beautiful vermilion-painted Nishi-romon Gate and the scenery that changes with the seasons captivate all who visit it.
- Kodaiji Temple
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2 minutes' walk from the inn
This temple was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife, Kita-no-Mandokoro (a.k.a. Nene). Dotted with vast gardens and historical buildings, it's particularly beautiful when the leaves change color in fall and the grounds are lit up at night. The sight attracts large numbers of tourists.
- Yasaka Koshindo Temple
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5 minutes' walk from the inn
An iconic feature of this temple is its colorful talismans called kukurizaru (literally, "bound monkeys"). The temple is famous for the custom of making a wish on a cloth monkey then tying it up, and its grounds are enveloped in vibrant colors. It's a popular photo spot for tourists.
- Yasaka Pagoda
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6 minutes' walk from the inn
The beautiful silhouette of this five-story pagoda is a striking feature. It blends in perfectly with the traditional townscape around it, creating extremely photogenic scenery that draws tourists in droves.
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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15 minutes' walk from the inn
This temple is a famous World Heritage Site. The view from Kiyomizu Stage is particularly spectacular and offers beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons—for example, cherry blossoms in spring and colorful leaves in fall.
- Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
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5 minutes' walk from the inn
This shrine is famous for making and breaking relationships. Passing through its large matchmaking monument is said to end bad relationships and bring you good ones, so lots of worshippers visit it.
- Gion Shinbashi-dori Street
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12 minutes' walk from the inn
The Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings at Gion's Shinbashi-dori Street is an area that strongly retains the Kyoto atmosphere. Its cobblestone streets and beautiful teahouses really give a sense of Kyoto's history and culture.
- Nishiki Market
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18 minutes' walk from the inn
In addition to boasting some 400 years of history, this shopping street also has fresh Kyoto vegetables and local specialties for you to enjoy. There are also lots of restaurants that use local ingredients, making it a veritable "Kyoto's kitchen" that bustles with tourists and locals alike.
- Pontocho
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15 minutes' walk from the inn
This is an abundantly atmospheric area where you'll find quaint narrow alleys lined with eateries. At night, the streets are lit by lanterns, and you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine in a riverside restaurant while admiring the beautiful scenery along the Kamogawa River.
Leave the hustle
and bustle behind and relax in the inn
Sakanoue is a traditional Japanese inn where you can relax and enjoy a quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Here, you can forget about everyday life and enjoy a relaxingly tranquil time-out. The good old culture is alive and well in the exterior, the entrance hall, the rooms, and every other aspect of the building, so you can really feel the traditional Japanese spirit.
