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KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)

3.0 star property

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A modern interior with a wooden bench, a wall with a door labeled "KARIN MINAMIZAWA," and a staircase.
A modern building entrance with a large potted plant, a metal staircase, and a sign with "KOBIN" and "MURAMIZAWA" visible.
Studio 25 Queen (Non smoking) | Living area
Reception
Studio 40 Double (Non smoking)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$189
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

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18-12 Yamatocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6050802
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Studio 30 Queen (Non smoking)

Studio 30 Queen (Non smoking)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio 40 Double (Non smoking)

Studio 40 Double (Non smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio 25 Queen (Non smoking)

Studio 25 Queen (Non smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) places you steps from Shijo Street and within a short 5-minute stroll of Pontocho Alley. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Gion hotel include Gion Corner and Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Yomi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪辻利 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mouriya Gion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ZEN CAFE - ‬1 min walk

About this property

KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)

KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) also features express check-out, a lift, and a microwave in a common area. A complete renovation of KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) was completed in October 2023.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) offers 10 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 95-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 95-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: JPY 3000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 3000

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

KABIN Minamiza Hotel
KABIN Minamiza Kyoto
KABIN Minamiza Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)?

KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) on 9 July 2026 start from AU$189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)?

No, KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza)?

No, pets are not allowed.

KABIN Gion (formerly KABIN Minamiza) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby Gy

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, close to train and subway lines, easy walking distance to Gion attractions and Nishiki market, rooms were very spacious compared to other hotels we stayed in Japan, large shower as well, would definitely stay there again! FYI we were a traveling family
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijayabaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so spacious and they had everything we could need. Four pillows for bed, complementary pajamas, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairdryer, mini fridge. I loved the convenient luggage storage and the available umbrellas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience with KABIN Minamiza/Gion was excellent. Very convenient location in Gion, easy to get to everything in the area. The facilities were great, big rooms and easy to access things like Laundry services. Check in was simple and can be done ahead of time, so you are ready to go the moment you arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, second time booking here. Staff were helpful. Toilet broke while we were there but the staff was very quick to respond and fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location close to main tourist areas and so many great restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, amazing location

Great place to stay in Kyoto, highly recommended, would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, well located near to the Gion restaurants and metro station.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well located option
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maimoona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and tidy rooms with all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Kyoto and walking to nearby shrines and restaurants. Great room design and comfortable bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, and exactly what we wanted. The hotel is clean, in a great location, and very minimilistic. We would stay here again if we ever make it back to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Froilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and check in was quick. Staff were very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to explore Kyoto from.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing help from the team and they went above and beyond to help. Clean room great amenities and great communication. Thank you and I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and convenient. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yooree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spotless, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where this hotel is situated is very convenient and in between the old and new areas that Kyoto has to offer. It is close to shops and transport. We had enough space for a family of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yenari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to public transportation. Friendly staff and clean facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughters and I loved our stay in Kabin MInamiza. It is in an excellent location, close to many restaurants and attractions in Kyoto. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are nice. We would return there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and communicated staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and spacious. The bed was comfortable. Just a short walk to the main street for the Gion District. The access to extra needed items; like toothbrushes, tea, coffee, towels, etc in the hallway is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025