| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 73 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/21/09 |
Positive
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The apartment was much nicer than I expected.
Everything was immaculate, the bathroom is quite
large for a studio apartment, and everything was
smartly laid out. The kitchen was stocked with
everything we needed for cooking. The location is
terrific, just a 5 minute walk to the Gojozaka bus
stop. Kyoto has a fantastic bus system which calls
out stops in Japanese and English, and the No. 100
bus stops at many of the major sites. I would
highly recommend staying at this place. |
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Anonymous
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| 11/18/09 |
Positive
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we enjoyed very much staying in the apartment, great location, very comfortable, very clean and had all the amenities we required.
Curtis and Ayako were very helpfull
we highly recommend this place |
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Ruti, Israel
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| 11/02/09 |
Positive
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| My husband stayed at the Gion Apartments mid October. We were both impressed with the quality and presentation and size of the apartment. The pictures on the website lived up to expectation. It was great to know we had our apartment to come home to after our long days of sightseeing. So much better than staying in an hotel.The location was handy to all that we wanted - PO for ATM, convenience stores for quick pick up of necessities, subway lines and several temple complexes. All communication with Curtis was professional but friendly a pleasure to deal with. All in all a wonderful experience in a wonderful city. My only suggestion would be to include a dining table for meals. |
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Anne, Newcastle, Australia |
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| 10/28/09 |
Positive
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| My wife and I had a great stay in the Gion apartment. It's located a 10-minute walk south of Gion Corner. The facilities are modern and comfortable, and the building is quiet. Self check-in makes it easy to get your key. Great communications from Curtis and Ayako-- highly recommended! |
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Arjun, Vancouver, BC
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| 10/26/09 |
Positive
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Great apartment in excellent location in Gion/Kyoto. We stayed there with our two little kids (2+5) in July 2009 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and everything there that we needed. We will definitely stay there again.
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Kristine, Oxford, UK |
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| 10/19/09 |
Positive
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We would highly recommend this apartment. It is very comfortable and in a great location.
We loved the apartment, the location, and most of all, we loved our visit to Kyoto and the rest of Japan. Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations. This trip will leave us with incredible memories, and we hope to visit Japan again in the future. |
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Brett, Atlanta, GA |
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| 10/13/09 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed our stay at the apartment - it was a
perfect base for exploring Kyoto - Gion is fantastic.
We also enjoyed the Japanese talking bath!
We will definitely stay here again when we come back
to Kyoto and we will recommend it to our friends! |
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Anonymous |
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| 09/27/09 |
Positive
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| I don't want to duplicate previous comments other than to say that I look forward to staying in apartment again next time I visit Kyoto. I have suggested that friends/family consider staying in the apartment should they visit Kyoto. |
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Anonymous, Pelham NY |
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| 08/25/09 |
Positive
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| Wonderful apartment for our stay in Kyoto. My wife and I stayed here with our two children, aged 3 and eight months for two weeks and found it a great home base. The apartment is very well finished and with some amazing mod-cons (like the talking bath). Size-wise it's compact but the space is sufficient and efficiently used. We stayed in August so the heat in Kyoto was stifling so the air-con was always a 'welcome home' treat. Location is excellent and I highly recommend visiting the stunning nearby temples in the evening, after all the tour buses have left, and you can truly enjoy the zen spirit. |
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Eamon Horan, Dublin, Ireland
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| 08/09/09 |
Positive
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These apartments are a great base for any Kyoto trip. Clean, includes critical AC for the summer, and conveniently located. Plus there is a ramenya right around the corner...
Curtis and Ayako were very helpful, our party would definitely use this place again.
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Jake |
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| 08/05/09 |
Positive
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| Stayed at the Gion Apartments during our trip to Kyoto and found it was everything we were looking for. Was easy to stay in with out 8 month old infant, and accessible to all the major sites we were interested in seeing. Would definitely stay here again! |
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Krista, Toronto, ON
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| 07/26/09 |
Positive
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| Stayed during Gion Matsuri and loved it. We were able to walk to the parade and the location was extremely convenient for access to bus/subway. We also stayed in Takayama, Matsumoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Hakone. All nice accommodations but the Gion Apartment was our favorite place to stay. |
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Linda, Kansas, USA |
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| 07/21/09 |
Positive
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Our family rented 2 apartments. Wonderful and
spacious apartments with all the conveniences of
home! Very convenient to have self check-in and
check out. The location was convenient to
restaurants (several block walk) and food markets.
We also felt it was a great location to visit many
temples on our itinerary. Would highly
recommend!! |
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Jasmine , Virginia, United States
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| 07/13/09 |
Positive
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| Highly recommended. As many of the previous comments stated, this place provided easy access to subway, buses and points of interest. Very clean, safe and well supplied with everything that you could possibly need. I would certainly stay here again at my next opportunity. |
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Suzan, Toronto, Ontario |
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| 06/21/09 |
Positive
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Highly recomended!
Great location, very easy to find. Human sizes of
spaces and beds ( important for Japan). We was two
adults and we enjoyed it a lot. More comfortable
than hotel for this price. Everything is very practical
and functional.
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Olga y Josefina, Mexico, D.F.
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| 05/27/09 |
Positive
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| What a great place to stay in Kyoto! My wife and I stayed here for 8 days recently and we could not have chosen a better experience. Close to Gion, temples, transportation and restaurants. The description on VRBO is accurate and Curtis made the process proceed smoothly. Highly recommended. |
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Steve Bivall, Wasaga Beach, ON |
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| 05/25/09 |
Positive
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Simply perfect ! Especially if you are looking for flexibility, this is it. Equipped with everything you need, it is also ideally located; step outside, and you will see one taxi following the next, using that shortcut to Gion district. Bus and subway station also within easy reach. Massage, convenient stores or nice pottery shops nearby, you can also try some 'oishii' Japanese food restaurants, such as the one just at the Kyomizu-bus stop.
If you get your Japan Rail-pass, this is your ideal hub to explore Kyoto or whole Japan! We will come back, that's for sure - and a special thanks to Curtis and Ayako !
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Rob, Germany, Rhein-Main |
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| 04/28/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I recently returned from a wonderful week in Kyoto! The Gion apartment was an amazing find, exceeded our expectations, and was everything positive as described in all the other comments. It was convenient, secure, quiet, remarkably clean, and very spacious with all the necessities. We could even do our laundry in our unit at no additional cost! It was our home away from home and a great place to return to at the end of each long day of exploring and experiencing Kyoto! In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we are already planning a return trip in December to "share" Kyoto with our young adult children! Curtis and Ayako are wonderful professionals to work with, always delivering prompt, efficient, and courteous service with a "smile" I could feel through all the email messages exchanged between us! Arigato, Curtis-san and Ayako-san! I'm looking forward to working with you again! |
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Sandy Yamane, Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| 04/26/09 |
Positive
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| Wonderful Apartment, great location and professional management/communication with Owner. I stayed in one apartment mid March through mid April for 4 weeks and it was everything I needed. I would stay here again and recommend to friends. |
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Allan Brabo, Portland, Oregon |
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| 04/23/09 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful stay. The apartment far
exceeded our expectations. We stayed with our
almost 2 year old son and found the apartment to
be a great fit for our family. It was an amazing
location--close to many restaurants, shopping and
sites. We also appreciated the convenience of being
able to rent bikes. Curtis was very helpful and
assisted with all of our needs. |
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Julie , Hawaii |
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| 04/22/09 |
Positive
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| I was born in Japan near Kyoto, so I know the city pretty well. As a half native, I guranntee that the apartment will give you a 100% satisfaction. For foreign tourists, the location of this appartment is absolutely perfect. Most charming area in Kyoto, Higashiyama (Kiyomizu, Gion, Okazaki etc.) is all in walking distance. It is also very close to Keihan and Hankyu line major stations, so other important cities in Kansai such as Nara,Osaka and Kobe are all within one hour train ride. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. It is also well equipped. If I may add one request, I wanted to see a small dining table and a couple of chairs! |
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Nick, Valparaiso IN
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| 04/15/09 |
Positive
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| everything was exelent,I would wormly recomand the gion apartments,exelent location,walking distance to most tourist attractions,subway is a good 20 minutes walk. |
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peter, haifa/ISRAEL |
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| 03/26/09 |
Positive
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We were lucky enough to get this apartment just as
the cherry blossom season started in 2008. Indeed,
this apartment made our whole trip possible! We
were two adults with two kids and only came home
in the evenings. Although there are a few places to
eat nearby, we often brought something back from
the market. The kitchen had everything we needed.
All formal arrangements (contract, key access) were
very easy and the owner was also nice to deal with. |
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Anonymous, Frankfurt, Germany |
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| 01/31/09 |
Positive
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| As with other guests I concur that these apartments are exceptionally clean, conveniently located and a perfect way to travel Japan. But the beauty in these appartments is the small details. They boast many amenities, i.e. kitchen utensils, coffeemaker, washer/dryer, full bath, etc. I was impressed that the kitchen knives were actually sharp, there were filters for coffee, laundry detergent, dish soap and shampoo/conditioner immediately available...items travelers often overlook when packing. The level of detail and care that is taken in these apartments is indicative of the overall experience. I highly recommend this location if you are traveling to Kyoto! |
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Stephanie Chrisman, Misawa, Japan |
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| 01/09/09 |
Positive
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| Great stay. A real find. Nicely appointed apartment in a very convenient location right on the edge of the Gion district. Convenient access to subways and buses and there are cabs everywhere. KEY TIP: The apartment building is NOT called "Gion Apartments" it is "Sartal" as in the address on the rental agreement. |
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Anonymous
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| 01/02/09 |
Positive
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I rented two apartments for three people.
The location is quiet away from traffic noise. They are easy walking distance of
Gion district, lots of restaurants and shops, and a 15 to 20 minute walk of Kyoto
Station. Taxi rides are about 5 to 8 minutes, and typically $10US. I would not hesitate to recommend these apartments and would rent again for a future trip. The owner is very easy to work with also. |
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Anonymous, San Francisco, CA |
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| 11/19/08 |
Positive
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We loved Gion apartment. Lots of great pottery shops
nearby as our favorite small restaurant which is very
reasonable. We walked this lovely city from this great
location. |
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Janet Ghattas, Cambridge, MA
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| 10/24/08 |
Positive
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The apartment in Gion was really wonderful and just perfect for us - with a Japanese bath as well! The location was superb, the apartment clean and welcoming. We stayed with our 7 month old daughter and 4 year old son. We had a fantastic stay in Kyoto and our son had a ball. The washing machine was a huge plus with young children.
Thank you and we will definitely recommend it to any friends or family who happen to be coming to Kyoto.
Tennent family, Sydney |
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Kate Tennent, Sydney |
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| 10/14/08 |
Positive
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We have just returned from a trip to Kyoto and we are really satisfied with the Gion apartment. It was very clean, very comfortable, quiet, well equipped.Well located, closed to a lot of things, walking distances too. The table was a bit low for our poor tired backs but otherwise we highly recommend this studio!
Marie-Andree & Yves
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Marie-Andree & Yves LeDuc, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| 09/19/08 |
Positive
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We loved Gion Apartments. It's in a fantastic location - close walking distance to central Kyoto and the main sites. After touring the beautiful city we would spend our evenings wandering the banks of the river (close to the apartment) and then home through the pretty little streets nearby where we would often spot a Geisha.
The apartment itself is wonderful. Clean, secure, quiet and comfortable - and well presented to boot! We enjoyed the opportunity for some home-cooked meals using bargain-priced fruit and veg from the shops nearby. - They even sell english language newspapers at the local convenience store.
All and all a winner - when we go back to Kyoto (one can never say 'goodbye' to this city) we will certainly be staying at Gion. |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/29/08 |
Positive
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| The Gion Apartments in Kyoto were just what we needed for an enjoyable home base on a wonderful vacation. Our family of five stayed in two of your units and the accomodations were excellent. Thanks for listing on VRBO. |
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Woody Hipsher, Louisville, Colorado |
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| 08/18/08 |
Positive
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I would highly recommend staying at the Gion apartments. The only problem we had was finding the apartment. Even our taxi driver couldn't find it at first- it took him a couple of tries, but he got us there eventually. Other than that, everything was perfect. The location is fantastic for sight-seeing. You are very close to the Higashiyama area, and all its fine temples and walking trails. The Gion area has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants and beautiful streets and lanes. The apartment itself is very nice. It is clean and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need, and the laundry facilities are very convenient. The price is very reasonable considering the location and the quality of the apartment unit. Highly recommended!
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Anonymous |
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| 07/26/08 |
Positive
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| I love this appartment. I regret I didn´t plan to stay here longer. It is better to stay in Kyoto because you can travel to many other different cities near Kyoto. The appartment is spacious and clean. My favorite part of the appartment is the shower it is huge and confortable. Also, the toilet is high tech. It had a shower (bidet?) and you can adjust the water to soft or a bit stronger and also you can push the botton for air so you can get dry after you get clean. Very high tech. We were very busy so no time to cook or make any meals. We just needed a safe, clean and nice place to sleep. I highly recommend this apartment and in my case it was better to stay in this city rather longer in Tokyo. To reach the appartment just follow the instructions given by the owner and you are on the right path. The appartment is located near some temples and the Gion quaters and maybe 5 mins walking to a metro station. Transportation is very convenient or you can just rent the bike. Everybody rides the bike. I really enjoyed this appartment. It was perfect for us. |
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Anonymous, YANBU SAUDI ARABIA
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| 06/29/08 |
Positive
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My husband and I just arrived at the Gion Apt with our 6-month old and are looking forward to our stay in apt #105. Transfer to the Gion Apt from Kansai Airport via Yasaka Taxi was quick and efficient (highly recommended). The Gion apt is spacious (by japanese standards), spotlessly clean, and well appointed with many ammenities and user-friendly appliances. Location is great! Curtis and Ayako are responsive and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to experience life like a local while visiting Kyoto.
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florence, westlake village, ca |
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| 05/29/08 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed in the Gion apartment for a week in late April 2008. The apartment itself is very clean and there was plenty of room for the two of us. We took advantage of traveling light by making good use of the washing machine in the apartment. When we arrived we took a taxi cab from Kyoto station to the apartment which only took about 10 minutes and cost less than $10. The apartment is in a great location being within walking distance of many temples, shrines, shopping, and of course the Gion district. We also took the subway to places that were further away. We had a great experience in Japan, and for us, we like the convenience of renting apartments which are more reasonably priced than hotels. |
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Lesley and Reed Hall, Littleton, Colorado |
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great stay in this apartment. The shuttle from the airport was convient and resonably priced (Yasaka). It is close to Keihan,Gojo train station, just a 5 minute walk, and a 15 min walk to the subway. We loved our home away from home. It was clean and nice. We felt completely safe and at home. The bathroom and kitchen were great, and we found many great little places to eat around the block. |
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Blair and Cynthia Parrish, Centerville, Utah |
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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| Forget about booking a hotel- the Gion Apartment is perfect for a stay in Kyoto! It's clean, comfortable, efficient and convenient, and it's wonderful to have the flexibility of a kitchen and washer/dryer. We loved our home away from home, and would recommend it without hesitation to anyone traveling to Kyoto. |
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Scott & Holly Troeger, Elkhart, Indiana |
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| 05/26/08 |
Positive
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| I had a very pleasent stay in the Gion apartment. Everything is almost new and very clean. The room and bathroom are rather large for the Japanese standards. The location is halfway between the Gion quarter and the Kyoto National Museum. I will defenetly use again. |
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Anonymous |
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| 05/25/08 |
Positive
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| I just got back from travelling with my adult son to Japan and while in Kyoto we stayed at the Gion apartment. It was in a great location, within easy walking distance for subway connection to Kyoto station, taxis were nearby and easy to get, and the neighbourhood was wonderful for walking. The apartment itself was just the right size, modern,clean, and comfortable. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyne spending time in Kyoto and definitely plan to stay there when I go back! |
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Janice Barnes, Banff, Alberta
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| 05/11/08 |
Positive
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I stayed in Gion apartment for one month, this
Spring. It was great experience to be located in the
Center of Gion, surrounded by old machiyas.
The apartment has all the facilities to make your
stay comfortable and safe.
The contact persons from US and Japan were very
helpful, reassuring and efficient.
I will recommend this place to my friends.
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Metka , Geneva,Switzerland |
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| 04/23/08 |
Positive
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| Would highly recommend. We needed two apartments for the five of us. Kids liked having their own apartment. Great facilities and lots of activities/sights/shopping within walking distance. Apartments were well equiped and clean. Was great having a home base to travel from. Easy access to train station. Would also recommend the Yasaka shuttle service from the airport - much more convenient then luggage on trains. Definitely would recommend |
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Anonymous, Fort Nelson, BC, Canada
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| 04/10/08 |
Positive
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We stayed at the 1 bedroom studio back in November 2007 with our 3 & 1/2 year old son. Initially we were worried it would be too small but it turned out to be just the right size. It was clean, had a well equipped kitchen with an easy to use washer/dryer
It also had a reasonably sized bathroom which our son loved where he could turn the whole bathroom into a shower with the hand held shower head. Very Japanese and a lot of fun for him.
It is well located with a small supermarket nearby. There were also a number of good restaurants just around the corner (a barbecue noodle pancake place was our favourite) and some very up market ones just over the river. It is a short walk to the Geisha area and a bus ride to the main sites and Kyoto station so getting around to the sites was very easy.
For our son there was a playground ten minutes walk away. Great to give him a rest from the temples.
In short, it is a great place to use as your base for a Kyoto city which was our favourite city in the 3 week visit. Don't worry about a Ryokan as you can do them in places like Hakone or Takiyama.
We would definitely stay there again. |
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Laurence Cunningham, Sydney, Australia
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| 03/30/08 |
Positive
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Do yourself a very big favour and stay at Gion Apartments, it is well located to all your needs. Namely, all forms of transport; bus service within thirty footsteps, train service within five minutes. As expressed by previous reviewers, food is an enjoyable experience, whether you decide to eat in or eat out there are numerous shops and eateries in close proxcimity.
The apartment is very comfortable with all the necessary items you require for day to day living and is refreshing to have adequate space (those of you who have endured a japanese hotel know what I mean). After a full day of touring a great city like Kyoto it is greatly appreciated to come back to an apartment that has comfortable beds and a surrounding environment that is extremely quiet internally within the block as well as the external neighbouring properties.
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steve, Australia
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| 03/28/08 |
Positive
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| We (myself, my husband, and two children aged 3 months and 2.5 years old) stayed at the Gion apartments, Kyoto, for 11 nights in January 2008. We have already traveled extensively with our 2 year old (he has logged over 40 commercial flights thus far). We found the apartments to be very useful for our stay in Kyoto with the kids. The central location and proximity to the subway lines meant that we could stroll everywhere. The apartment we had was on the ground floor which made for an easy stroll in and out of the apartment itself. Had we known there was a bike lock room just off the entrance to the apartment we would have brought a lock which would have saved packing and unpacking the stroller every day, and thus make it even more convenient. The apartment we had had dividing doors between the main room and the beds -- good for naps & early sleeps by the kids. Having a kitchen and laundry makes travel with kids sooo much easier I find. Lots of places to get food (a large grocery store, various convenience stores, as well as restaurants) within a few blocks of the apartment. The booking of the apartment was easy. Used the transport recommended by the agency (Yasaka). They met us upon arrival at the airport and they had vans that easily fitted our children's car seats. Overall, an excellent place to stay in a very interesting city! |
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Anonymous, Squamish, British Columbia
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| 03/24/08 |
Positive
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| In addition to all the previous comments about the cleanliness, location, equipment and safety of the apartment, as well as the efficiency and friendliness of the service (which we can only confirm), we can only say that it was great for a change not to have to hang a 'do not disturb' sign at the door when we wished to sleep in and that we didn't have to care about missing breakfast! The days spent at the Gion Apartment gave us a piece of well appreciated independence in a wonderful city. |
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Anonymous, The Netherlands |
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| 03/20/08 |
Positive
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| We recently stayed for 9 days and were very pleased with the apartment. It is superbly located for hitting the major sights in Kyoto and is also fairly close to the JR Kyoto station for travel within the Kansai region. There are several convenience stores literally around the corner for stocking up the kitchen. The apartment itself was quite clean and comfortable with all the amenities. We would certainly stay in the Gion Apartments again. |
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Tim, Toronto, Canada |
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| 01/29/08 |
Positive
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| My friends and I stayed at the Gion apartment for 1 week and it was amazing! It was very clean and had all the amenities we required. Convenience stores, great eateries and a train station within walking distance.. What else could we have asked for! We would definitely want to return there in the near future! |
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Pam, Singapore |
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| 01/18/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in Kyoto over New Year's and had a wonderful time. The Gion apartment worked out perfectly. We walked to many places and were always tired and happy to come back in the evening. The apartment had everything we needed, it was very clean, comfortable, and compared with the apartment we rented in Tokyo, generously sized. The kitchen was fully equipped and allowed us to go to the local supermarkets and have breakfast "at home". All in all, we were very happy we chose the apartment over a hotel and would recommend it without hesitation.
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Nicola and Marco, San Francisco |
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| 01/06/08 |
Positive
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| Planning a visit to Kyoto and considering the various ryokan and hotel options? STOP! Make no plans until you've checked out the Gion Apartments on VRBO! There could be no better deal in town -- clean, modern, perfectly located, efficient heat, washer/dryer, bikes to rent and a full kitchen. We rented one of these apartments for six weeks and saved thousands of yen by cooking our own breakfasts and dinners (check out the "Happy Rokuhara" supermarket a few blocks away off of Matsubara-dori, or Fresco -- open 24 hours -- on Kawabata-dori). These apartments are an especially good choice if you're traveling with teenagers or another couple -- just rent another apartment and everyone can retreat and recharge at the end of the day. Oh, and there's a Japanese-style ofuro bathtub, complete with a lady's voice that alerts you to when the tub is full! English-speaking staff, honest and professional. |
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Anonymous |
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| 12/12/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed here for one week. It was really great, fully equipped and well appointed. It is really centrally located and added to our Kyoto experience. |
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Doug and Barb, Fruitvale, BC |
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| 11/28/07 |
Positive
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| we stayed for two weeks in this very nice and well appointed appartment which is really convenient lokated if you want to explore the wonders of kyoto by foot or bus. |
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neks biezeno, soest- netherlands |
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| 11/17/07 |
Positive
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| My wife and I stayed in a Gion Apartment in October of 2007. The apartment was clean, well equipped and located. It was ideal for our stay in Kyoto. |
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Steven Davis, Montreal, Qc
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| 11/11/07 |
Positive
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| Just returned from a wonderful stay in Kyoto and wanted to echo the comments of other guests. The apartment is in a great location for both day and night-time activities. To go further afield we walked and used the buses, which was really easy, but the station's nearby. A great place to crash at the end of the day - spotlessly clean, very comfortable and spacious with modern appliances. We really loved it and it's so much better than a hotel. Highly recommended. |
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June & Tim, Leeds, England |
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| 10/11/07 |
Positive
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| After hours taken to arrive in kyoto, it was most comforting to land in this apartment. It was equipped with almost everything required for a pleasant stay, and access to and fro the location was not a problem. The local assistant also provided us with a link for an airport transfer which we thought was great. Would highly recommend this place. |
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yi tian new, singapore
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| 10/11/07 |
Positive
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This has been a most delightful two weeks of exploring Kyoto,& Nara and with the Gion Apts as our home-base only made our stay perfect.
We immediately felt taken care of when we stepped into the the secure, clean and comfort of our nest, all of our needs were met and more. The location ideal. Curtis delivers only professional and friendly attention, we greatly appreciated his ongoing cooperation. Thank you, be back soon. |
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Pepper & MHRobin, Santa Barbara, SF, Paris
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| 10/08/07 |
Positive
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We stayed for the month of September. The
apartment was in excellent condition and well
equipped. It was in a very convenient location near
the Gojo Keihan station. |
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John Upton, Laguna Woods, CA USA
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| 10/04/07 |
Positive
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We agree with all the positive comments we saw on
the web site: convenience, comfort, clean,modern
appliances (great toilet!), quiet neighborhood, easy
access to transportation. The A/C was a welcome
refuge in fiercely humid weather. It would be
helpful to note that the A/C control is a portable
remote. We welcomed the instructions in English on
the washer/dryer; needed help operating toilet &
electric stove. A great place for enjoying the city.
Clif & Judy |
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Anonymous, Cambria, CA |
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| 09/18/07 |
Positive
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This apartment is fantastic. The location is ideal for exploring Kyoto. It is within walking distance of at least two major temples and there is good shopping and restaurants also within walking distance.
The apartment itself is extremely modern and clean. It was constructed in the past few years and has pretty much everything you need. (Air conditioner, full kitchen, high speed internet.)
There is an English-speaking local contact who can provide assistance and in all my dealings with the owners of this apartment, they have been very honest and pleasant to work with.
I highly recommend this place. |
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Brian and Helen, Portland, OR |
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| 08/01/07 |
Positive
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| Stayed 11 nights at the height of summer, during Gion Matsuri. Good location, great amenities like hi-speed Internet, washer/dryer, and AC. No hassles, very professional. |
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David Sommer, Atlanta, Ga. |
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| 07/16/07 |
Positive
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| All the comforts of home - well designed room layout,comfortable beds, hardwood floors. This was the most pleasant way to start our visit to Japan. We loved the convenience and privacy of staying in an apartment. (This was a great deal compared with using a hotel.)This unit is close to transportation, major sightseeing, taxis and located in a quiet neighborhood! Kyoto was a great base for many of our day trips - Nara is a must see city! The Japanese soaking tub was a surprise and a great way to relax after an all day outing.Top quality furnishings, complete kitchen with microwave, dishes, utensils, pots and pans! We will use this apartment again whenever we are in Kyoto. Feel free to contact us with any questions. This is truly a hidden treasure! |
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Judy and Wallace, Berkeley, California
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| 05/21/07 |
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Your Apt was a wonderful introduction to our stay in Japan. It was super convenient, well appointed and did not lack for anything... except directions in English for the bath and the toilet. Luckily there were no mishaps!
We will certainly tell our friends about it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Barbara and Avner Jerusalem, Israel |
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Barbara and Avner, Jerusalem, Israel |
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| 04/26/07 |
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We spent almost two weeks in this agreeable Gion appartment in April 2007, and were very satisfied with its nice standing and usefull situation.
Very well furnished, it's situated in a lovely quiet area with almost all facilities nearby, and close to many major sightseeings.
Another great point: the owner is really very kind and honest, and the Japan contact easy to join and to speak English with.
We just can strongly recommend this appartment! |
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Jean Luc, Hérault - France
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| 03/27/07 |
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| We loved our stay in the apartment! The rooms were very nicely furnished, comfortable, and full of cool appliances. It was conveniently located next to the major Gojo subway station, and was very close to downtown Gion and Kiyamachi. The Japan contact was easy to call (there is a pay phone near the apartment) and helped us out with figuring out a flat tire on one of the bikes. Thanks for a great stay! |
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Linda and Diane, California |
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| 11/30/06 |
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We recently stayed at the Gion apartment and felt it
was a wonderful location to explore Kyoto from.
The interior furnishings from Muji were so
appealing to us that we actually went and checked
out the store itself! The place is cozy and warm
and taking a furo each night was amazing. The
contact person for the apartments in Kyoto, Tukuji
Tanaka, was super helpful, spoke good english and
was always available to assist us with anything that
was needed. We would definately recommend this
place and hope to return in the future ourselves.
Aloha. |
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Anonymous |
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| 11/29/06 |
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We really enjoyed our time in this
apartment. It is modern (new), well
appointed, quiet and
comfortable. The apartment is in
walking distance to sights in Gion
and across the river Kamo to the
central city. The river is ideal for
walking,
jogging or cycling. Public
phones, transport, convenience
stores and restaurants are also very
close. This apartment makes an
excellent base. Highly
recommended. |
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Geoff Moore, New Zealand
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| 11/26/06 |
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| Very modern, clean and quiet apartment. Good location with a short walk to Gion Corner, main shopping areas, restaurants, and several attractions including Kiyomizu-dera. The location is also good for taxis and for getting buses to the main attractions. We enjoyed our time at this apartment immensely because of its central location making it easy to get to most places. Although apartment is modern, it is surrounded by many traditional, old japanese houses. Highly recommended! |
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Darren Dalglish, London, UK |
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| 11/26/06 |
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| We stayed here for a week in November, 2006 and had a great time. Great location and very comfortable! The apartment was quite spacious for two people (for Japan) and everything was new, clean, and well-appointed. We liked being within walking distance to Kiyomizudera, Shijo, and the rest of Gion. There were some great little restaurants, art stores, and a great 99 yen convenience store in the neighborhood. Highly recommended! |
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Erin, Honolulu, HI
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| 11/07/06 |
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| We just spent six nights in this apartment, and highly recommend it! It is very well situated for getting around Kyoto, and extremely comfortable. We had no problems and are extremely satisfied. |
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Anonymous, Hadano, Kanagawa
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