Rinn Gion Shirakawa
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US$163
/ night
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles.
Location
With a stay at Rinn Gion Shirakawa in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be steps from Pontocho Alley and 10 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shijo Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kawaramachi Street.
What's nearby
Gion Shirakawa Area(0.1 Miles)
Lake Biwa Canal(0.1 Miles)
Shijo Street(0.1 Miles)
Minamiza Theater(0.1 Miles)
Gion Tatsumi Bridge(0.2 Miles)
Hanamikoji Street(0.2 Miles)
Kamo River(0.3 Miles)
Pontocho Alley(0.3 Miles)
Kiyamachi Street(0.3 Miles)
Kenninji Temple(0.4 Miles)
Kawaramachi Street(0.4 Miles)
Yasaka Shrine(0.4 Miles)
Maruyama Park(0.4 Miles)
Gion Corner(0.4 Miles)
Nishiki Market(0.5 Miles)
Itami Airport (ITM)(31.3 Miles)
Kobe Airport (UKB)(48.8 Miles)
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)(60.7 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Vending machines
Location
Higashiyama-ku Benzaitencho 22, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Gion Shirakawa Area (0.1 Miles)
Lake Biwa Canal (0.1 Miles)
Shijo Street (0.1 Miles)
Minamiza Theater (0.1 Miles)
Gion Tatsumi Bridge (0.2 Miles)
Hanamikoji Street (0.2 Miles)
Room options
40
River View Royal Suite
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
1031 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Basic Twin Room, Multiple Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Deluxe Twin Room
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 2
467 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
11
Standard Twin Room
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Grand Twin Room
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 2
392 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Superior Twin Room
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 2
475 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Rinn Gion Shirakawa
9.3
Superb
Based on 546 verified reviews
What guests think
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Travellers describe Rinn Gion Shirakawa as a stylish stay in Kyoto’s Gion, praising its spacious, well-appointed rooms and excellent bathrooms, consistently friendly staff, and a walkable location near shops, restaurants, temples, and the river.
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Travellers describe Rinn Gion Shirakawa as a stylish stay in Kyoto’s Gion, praising its spacious, well-appointed rooms and excellent bathrooms, consistently friendly staff, and a walkable location near shops, restaurants, temples, and the river.
Reviews also highlight very clean, modern interiors with thoughtful amenities. Some note higher prices, occasional maintenance issues like stained tatami or small showers, and that breakfast is not provided. The area is great for exploring but less convenient for Kyoto Station, and there is no affiliated parking. Overall, expect a comfortable, upscale base in Gion with attentive service.
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Facilities
An on-site washer/dryer is available, and amenities are generally appreciated. One review noted there is no affiliated parking.
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10
ake
26 Aug 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
京都旅行の最終日、主人の誕生日という事もあって、スイートルームを予約しました。といっても定価の７０％OFFで宿泊できたので、大変お得な一泊だったと思います。 お部屋は想像以上にすばらしく、一つ一つの作りが最高級なモデルルームといった感じで、使っているインテイリアも一流品、床材や壁紙等、どれをとっても住みたいけど手の届かない様な素敵すぎるお部屋でした。トイレも寝室側とリビング側にそれぞれあり、ありがたかったです。夜は先斗町に焼き鳥を買いに行き、お部屋で頂きました。どうしてもこのお部屋で食事がしたかったので。 鴨川が眺められるお部屋だったので、テラスに出れば床気分を味わえました。 一つ残念なのが、リビング横の和室外に設置された庭園風のエクステリア。これは灯篭が室内から人影に見えるので若干気持ち悪く、必要ないと思いました。 また、リビングのリモコンの場所がわかりにくかったので、メインを切っても空調が切れず、迷いました。和室にメインの空調のリモコンがあったのでびっくりしました。 しかし、全自動ドラム式洗濯機やアイロンアイロン台もジョウビされていて、加湿器や本当に借りなくても色々なものがそろっていて、正直びっくりしました。 フロントの方にはチェックアウトとチェックイン時しかお会いしませんでしたが、素敵なお兄さんでした！清掃が行き届いていることが、何よりも素晴らしい事です。 フカフカのタオル地スリッパも気持ちよかったです。 来年また来ることがあれば、一泊では無く二泊位したいです。 娘はホテルの間取りが旅行の醍醐味かと思う程、お部屋重視ですが、ここに住みたいと言っていました。 全国探しても、この価格でこれほどのグレードのお部屋は無いかと思います。 京都は駐車場が高く、提携の駐車場が無いのが本当に残念です。前日は駐車場所探しに2時間かかりました。今回は、駅の向こうに夜間18時～8時まで1000円で停める事が出来る場所があり、朝は近隣の40分200円の場所に停めなおしてチェックアウトしました。 また来年、是非同じ価格で宿泊させて頂けると嬉しいなと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
京都旅行の最終日、主人の誕生日という事もあって、スイートルームを予約しました。といっても定価の７０％OFFで宿泊できたので、大変お得な一泊だったと思います。 お部屋は想像以上にすばらしく、一つ一つの作りが最高級なモデルルームといった感じで、使っているインテイリアも一流品、床材や壁紙等、どれをとっても住みたいけど手の届かない様な素敵すぎるお部屋でした。トイレも寝室側とリビング側にそれぞれあり、ありがたかったです。夜は先斗町に焼き鳥を買いに行き、お部屋で頂きました。どうしてもこのお部屋で食事がしたかったので。 鴨川が眺められるお部屋だったので、テラスに出れば床気分を味わえました。 一つ残念なのが、リビング横の和室外に設置された庭園風のエクステリア。これは灯篭が室内から人影に見えるので若干気持ち悪く、必要ないと思いました。 また、リビングのリモコンの場所がわかりにくかったので、メインを切っても空調が切れず、迷いました。和室にメインの空調のリモコンがあったのでびっくりしました。 しかし、全自動ドラム式洗濯機やアイロンアイロン台もジョウビされていて、加湿器や本当に借りなくても色々なものがそろっていて、正直びっくりしました。 フロントの方にはチェックアウトとチェックイン時しかお会いしませんでしたが、素敵なお兄さんでした！清掃が行き届いていることが、何よりも素晴らしい事です。 フカフカのタオル地スリッパも気持ちよかったです。 来年また来ることがあれば、一泊では無く二泊位したいです。 娘はホテルの間取りが旅行の醍醐味かと思う程、お部屋重視ですが、ここに住みたいと言っていました。 全国探しても、この価格でこれほどのグレードのお部屋は無いかと思います。 京都は駐車場が高く、提携の駐車場が無いのが本当に残念です。前日は駐車場所探しに2時間かかりました。今回は、駅の向こうに夜間18時～8時まで1000円で停める事が出来る場所があり、朝は近隣の40分200円の場所に停めなおしてチェックアウトしました。 また来年、是非同じ価格で宿泊させて頂けると嬉しいなと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
10
Melissa
18 May 2025
·
Stayed 5 nights
The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was safe and had good amenities. The rooms were clean and spacious. I highly recommend the Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was safe and had good amenities. The rooms were clean and spacious. I highly recommend the Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
10
Liza
14 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Loved it. It was very clean, modern yet traditional. It even smelled soothing in the halls and lobby! Location was perfect for our needs. They do have a wash/dry machine - but it is a condenser-style dryer so be prepared for a long dry time. There are several walk-able laundromats in a pinch. Would 10/10 stay here again.
Loved it. It was very clean, modern yet traditional. It even smelled soothing in the halls and lobby! Location was perfect for our needs. They do have a wash/dry machine - but it is a condenser-style dryer so be prepared for a long dry time. There are several walk-able laundromats in a pinch. Would 10/10 stay here again.
10
Janet
4 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
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Cleanliness
Housekeeping and overall hygiene earn frequent praise, with many calling rooms and common areas very clean and modern. One review mentioned stained tatami, indicating occasional maintenance gaps.
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10
Kanade
31 May 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
大変清潔で気持ちの良い宿泊でした。靴を脱いで上がる段差のないお部屋で、1歳の子供も大変快適に過ごすことができました！洗面台も2台で広々と使えました。 夕飯は隣接の老舗水炊き屋さん「鳥やす」で。個室のお座敷が空いており、子連れも歓迎だったので大変おすすめです。 朝食はカフェ「京都祇園茶寮」の蔵出しパンモーニングを楽しみました。素泊まりスタイルですが自分達のペースで動けるのでとても良かったです。
大変清潔で気持ちの良い宿泊でした。靴を脱いで上がる段差のないお部屋で、1歳の子供も大変快適に過ごすことができました！洗面台も2台で広々と使えました。 夕飯は隣接の老舗水炊き屋さん「鳥やす」で。個室のお座敷が空いており、子連れも歓迎だったので大変おすすめです。 朝食はカフェ「京都祇園茶寮」の蔵出しパンモーニングを楽しみました。素泊まりスタイルですが自分達のペースで動けるのでとても良かったです。
10
Adam
28 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Great location, clean modern rooms.
Great location, clean modern rooms.
10
Leah
2 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
10
ake
26 Aug 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
京都旅行の最終日、主人の誕生日という事もあって、スイートルームを予約しました。といっても定価の７０％OFFで宿泊できたので、大変お得な一泊だったと思います。 お部屋は想像以上にすばらしく、一つ一つの作りが最高級なモデルルームといった感じで、使っているインテイリアも一流品、床材や壁紙等、どれをとっても住みたいけど手の届かない様な素敵すぎるお部屋でした。トイレも寝室側とリビング側にそれぞれあり、ありがたかったです。夜は先斗町に焼き鳥を買いに行き、お部屋で頂きました。どうしてもこのお部屋で食事がしたかったので。 鴨川が眺められるお部屋だったので、テラスに出れば床気分を味わえました。 一つ残念なのが、リビング横の和室外に設置された庭園風のエクステリア。これは灯篭が室内から人影に見えるので若干気持ち悪く、必要ないと思いました。 また、リビングのリモコンの場所がわかりにくかったので、メインを切っても空調が切れず、迷いました。和室にメインの空調のリモコンがあったのでびっくりしました。 しかし、全自動ドラム式洗濯機やアイロンアイロン台もジョウビされていて、加湿器や本当に借りなくても色々なものがそろっていて、正直びっくりしました。 フロントの方にはチェックアウトとチェックイン時しかお会いしませんでしたが、素敵なお兄さんでした！清掃が行き届いていることが、何よりも素晴らしい事です。 フカフカのタオル地スリッパも気持ちよかったです。 来年また来ることがあれば、一泊では無く二泊位したいです。 娘はホテルの間取りが旅行の醍醐味かと思う程、お部屋重視ですが、ここに住みたいと言っていました。 全国探しても、この価格でこれほどのグレードのお部屋は無いかと思います。 京都は駐車場が高く、提携の駐車場が無いのが本当に残念です。前日は駐車場所探しに2時間かかりました。今回は、駅の向こうに夜間18時～8時まで1000円で停める事が出来る場所があり、朝は近隣の40分200円の場所に停めなおしてチェックアウトしました。 また来年、是非同じ価格で宿泊させて頂けると嬉しいなと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
京都旅行の最終日、主人の誕生日という事もあって、スイートルームを予約しました。といっても定価の７０％OFFで宿泊できたので、大変お得な一泊だったと思います。 お部屋は想像以上にすばらしく、一つ一つの作りが最高級なモデルルームといった感じで、使っているインテイリアも一流品、床材や壁紙等、どれをとっても住みたいけど手の届かない様な素敵すぎるお部屋でした。トイレも寝室側とリビング側にそれぞれあり、ありがたかったです。夜は先斗町に焼き鳥を買いに行き、お部屋で頂きました。どうしてもこのお部屋で食事がしたかったので。 鴨川が眺められるお部屋だったので、テラスに出れば床気分を味わえました。 一つ残念なのが、リビング横の和室外に設置された庭園風のエクステリア。これは灯篭が室内から人影に見えるので若干気持ち悪く、必要ないと思いました。 また、リビングのリモコンの場所がわかりにくかったので、メインを切っても空調が切れず、迷いました。和室にメインの空調のリモコンがあったのでびっくりしました。 しかし、全自動ドラム式洗濯機やアイロンアイロン台もジョウビされていて、加湿器や本当に借りなくても色々なものがそろっていて、正直びっくりしました。 フロントの方にはチェックアウトとチェックイン時しかお会いしませんでしたが、素敵なお兄さんでした！清掃が行き届いていることが、何よりも素晴らしい事です。 フカフカのタオル地スリッパも気持ちよかったです。 来年また来ることがあれば、一泊では無く二泊位したいです。 娘はホテルの間取りが旅行の醍醐味かと思う程、お部屋重視ですが、ここに住みたいと言っていました。 全国探しても、この価格でこれほどのグレードのお部屋は無いかと思います。 京都は駐車場が高く、提携の駐車場が無いのが本当に残念です。前日は駐車場所探しに2時間かかりました。今回は、駅の向こうに夜間18時～8時まで1000円で停める事が出来る場所があり、朝は近隣の40分200円の場所に停めなおしてチェックアウトしました。 また来年、是非同じ価格で宿泊させて頂けると嬉しいなと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
10
Melissa
18 May 2025
·
Stayed 5 nights
The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was safe and had good amenities. The rooms were clean and spacious. I highly recommend the Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was safe and had good amenities. The rooms were clean and spacious. I highly recommend the Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
10
Liza
14 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Loved it. It was very clean, modern yet traditional. It even smelled soothing in the halls and lobby! Location was perfect for our needs. They do have a wash/dry machine - but it is a condenser-style dryer so be prepared for a long dry time. There are several walk-able laundromats in a pinch. Would 10/10 stay here again.
Loved it. It was very clean, modern yet traditional. It even smelled soothing in the halls and lobby! Location was perfect for our needs. They do have a wash/dry machine - but it is a condenser-style dryer so be prepared for a long dry time. There are several walk-able laundromats in a pinch. Would 10/10 stay here again.
10
Eric
22 Mar 2023
·
Stayed 18 nights
Great friendly staff. Great location, brand new, quiet, very clean, large spacious rooms & bathrooms. I strongly recommend this place!
Great friendly staff. Great location, brand new, quiet, very clean, large spacious rooms & bathrooms. I strongly recommend this place!
10
Janet
4 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
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???
6 May 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
新しく清潔で、お風呂が快適でした。
新しく清潔で、お風呂が快適でした。
10
Robbie
1 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Good location, close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. Hotel is clean and modern, yet traditional. Staff and helpful and friendle.
Good location, close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. Hotel is clean and modern, yet traditional. Staff and helpful and friendle.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well designed, with many compliments on attractive decor and excellent bathrooms, including some with double sinks and Japanese style bath areas. A few remarks note small showers or dated fixtures, and some rooms have river views.
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Mitchell
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Small place in a great location surrounded by Kyoto's best streets. "no shoes" flooring inside, if that's a factor for you. Great bathroom, and overall was super comfortable.
Small place in a great location surrounded by Kyoto's best streets. "no shoes" flooring inside, if that's a factor for you. Great bathroom, and overall was super comfortable.
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deren
3 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked this room in Kyoto for the extra space and comfort, and was very impressed! Having extra room for myself and my Brother and his family to relax in after a day of sight seeing was a great call. It wasn't cheap, to be sure, but it exceeded my expectations and is one of my all time favorite experiences with a hotel. Sometimes it is worth it to splurge a little, especially with how small most hotel rooms are in Japan. The llocation was also perfect! Highly recommend!!!
Booked this room in Kyoto for the extra space and comfort, and was very impressed! Having extra room for myself and my Brother and his family to relax in after a day of sight seeing was a great call. It wasn't cheap, to be sure, but it exceeded my expectations and is one of my all time favorite experiences with a hotel. Sometimes it is worth it to splurge a little, especially with how small most hotel rooms are in Japan. The llocation was also perfect! Highly recommend!!!
10
EDUARDO
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is located in Gion, the Geisha district. It is located very close to important landmark and temples. I loved the rooms and specially the bathroom.
The hotel is located in Gion, the Geisha district. It is located very close to important landmark and temples. I loved the rooms and specially the bathroom.
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Christopher
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This place has a ton of potential. However the stained tatami mats, small shower and outdated toilet were disappointing. The staff were basically paper weights with no customer service training. At one point our room had second hand smoke from someone indoor or outdoor smoking. Otherwise, Gion is the best part of Kyoto, and Rinn is perfectly located. Too bad the controllables were not better managed. This could have been a five star rating.
This place has a ton of potential. However the stained tatami mats, small shower and outdated toilet were disappointing. The staff were basically paper weights with no customer service training. At one point our room had second hand smoke from someone indoor or outdoor smoking. Otherwise, Gion is the best part of Kyoto, and Rinn is perfectly located. Too bad the controllables were not better managed. This could have been a five star rating.
10
Matthew
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location! Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Great bathrooms with double sink. Would highly recommend and will book again.
Great location! Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Great bathrooms with double sink. Would highly recommend and will book again.
10
catalina
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are very spacious with lovely bathrooms. The property is right in the heart of gion easy to walk to local temples.
The rooms are very spacious with lovely bathrooms. The property is right in the heart of gion easy to walk to local temples.
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Selina
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Das war eines der besten Hotels, in denen wir jemals waren. Die Zimmer sind groß, wunderschön eingerichtet und das Personal stets zuvorkommend und nett. Wir würden immer wieder kommen. 😊
Das war eines der besten Hotels, in denen wir jemals waren. Die Zimmer sind groß, wunderschön eingerichtet und das Personal stets zuvorkommend und nett. Wir würden immer wieder kommen. 😊
10
Phillip
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Absolutely stunning hotel. I was genuinely sad to leave. The room was beautiful and exceptionally well equipped. The standard was so high that I was guaranteed to be disappointed by my next hotel destination. Would thoroughly recommend and would love to return in future.
Absolutely stunning hotel. I was genuinely sad to leave. The room was beautiful and exceptionally well equipped. The standard was so high that I was guaranteed to be disappointed by my next hotel destination. Would thoroughly recommend and would love to return in future.
10
David
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was great and staff fantastic
Room was great and staff fantastic
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Yu
5 Apr 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
鴨川沿いで，お部屋から桜がとても綺麗に楽しめました。
鴨川沿いで，お部屋から桜がとても綺麗に楽しめました。
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Service
Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with staff offering recommendations and assistance. One review reported unhelpful interactions, and another noted a fee for a lost key.
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Christopher
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This place has a ton of potential. However the stained tatami mats, small shower and outdated toilet were disappointing. The staff were basically paper weights with no customer service training. At one point our room had second hand smoke from someone indoor or outdoor smoking. Otherwise, Gion is the best part of Kyoto, and Rinn is perfectly located. Too bad the controllables were not better managed. This could have been a five star rating.
This place has a ton of potential. However the stained tatami mats, small shower and outdated toilet were disappointing. The staff were basically paper weights with no customer service training. At one point our room had second hand smoke from someone indoor or outdoor smoking. Otherwise, Gion is the best part of Kyoto, and Rinn is perfectly located. Too bad the controllables were not better managed. This could have been a five star rating.
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TATSUYA
7 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,333 nights
祇園の風情が感じられる落ち着いた滞在が出来ました。スタッフの対応も最高です。
祇園の風情が感じられる落ち着いた滞在が出来ました。スタッフの対応も最高です。
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Leah
2 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
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Ruben
5 Jun 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
Nice, friendly and accomodating staff especially Sebastian who helped us during our stay. Walking distance to Nishiki market and temples. Great restaurants around the area. Will definitely go back.
Nice, friendly and accomodating staff especially Sebastian who helped us during our stay. Walking distance to Nishiki market and temples. Great restaurants around the area. Will definitely go back.
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Selina
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Das war eines der besten Hotels, in denen wir jemals waren. Die Zimmer sind groß, wunderschön eingerichtet und das Personal stets zuvorkommend und nett. Wir würden immer wieder kommen. 😊
Das war eines der besten Hotels, in denen wir jemals waren. Die Zimmer sind groß, wunderschön eingerichtet und das Personal stets zuvorkommend und nett. Wir würden immer wieder kommen. 😊
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Juan Carlos
2 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Se me extravió la llave del cuarto y me cobraron 10,000 Yenes
Se me extravió la llave del cuarto y me cobraron 10,000 Yenes
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Melissa
18 May 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was safe and had good amenities. The rooms were clean and spacious. I highly recommend the Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel was safe and had good amenities. The rooms were clean and spacious. I highly recommend the Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
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Eric
22 Mar 2023
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Stayed 18 nights
Great friendly staff. Great location, brand new, quiet, very clean, large spacious rooms & bathrooms. I strongly recommend this place!
Great friendly staff. Great location, brand new, quiet, very clean, large spacious rooms & bathrooms. I strongly recommend this place!
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Janet
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
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David
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was great and staff fantastic
Room was great and staff fantastic
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Location
Set in Gion near the river, the hotel is walkable to temples, shopping, and restaurants. One review notes it is less convenient for Kyoto Station.
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Mitchell
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Small place in a great location surrounded by Kyoto's best streets. "no shoes" flooring inside, if that's a factor for you. Great bathroom, and overall was super comfortable.
Small place in a great location surrounded by Kyoto's best streets. "no shoes" flooring inside, if that's a factor for you. Great bathroom, and overall was super comfortable.
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deren
3 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked this room in Kyoto for the extra space and comfort, and was very impressed! Having extra room for myself and my Brother and his family to relax in after a day of sight seeing was a great call. It wasn't cheap, to be sure, but it exceeded my expectations and is one of my all time favorite experiences with a hotel. Sometimes it is worth it to splurge a little, especially with how small most hotel rooms are in Japan. The llocation was also perfect! Highly recommend!!!
Booked this room in Kyoto for the extra space and comfort, and was very impressed! Having extra room for myself and my Brother and his family to relax in after a day of sight seeing was a great call. It wasn't cheap, to be sure, but it exceeded my expectations and is one of my all time favorite experiences with a hotel. Sometimes it is worth it to splurge a little, especially with how small most hotel rooms are in Japan. The llocation was also perfect! Highly recommend!!!
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EDUARDO
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is located in Gion, the Geisha district. It is located very close to important landmark and temples. I loved the rooms and specially the bathroom.
The hotel is located in Gion, the Geisha district. It is located very close to important landmark and temples. I loved the rooms and specially the bathroom.
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Wen
19 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location
Great location
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Leah
2 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
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catalina
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are very spacious with lovely bathrooms. The property is right in the heart of gion easy to walk to local temples.
The rooms are very spacious with lovely bathrooms. The property is right in the heart of gion easy to walk to local temples.
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Janet
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
10
Abdul
17 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location. Great hotel property.
Excellent location. Great hotel property.
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Roxanne
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants.
The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants.
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Sandra
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel in Gion neighborhood right by the river and walkable to many places… fun shopping and great restaurants.
Beautiful hotel in Gion neighborhood right by the river and walkable to many places… fun shopping and great restaurants.
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Dining
There is no on-site breakfast, but staff provide suggestions and there are many nearby restaurants and cafes. Some guests highlighted enjoyable meals close by.
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Kanade
31 May 2022
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Stayed 1 night
大変清潔で気持ちの良い宿泊でした。靴を脱いで上がる段差のないお部屋で、1歳の子供も大変快適に過ごすことができました！洗面台も2台で広々と使えました。 夕飯は隣接の老舗水炊き屋さん「鳥やす」で。個室のお座敷が空いており、子連れも歓迎だったので大変おすすめです。 朝食はカフェ「京都祇園茶寮」の蔵出しパンモーニングを楽しみました。素泊まりスタイルですが自分達のペースで動けるのでとても良かったです。
大変清潔で気持ちの良い宿泊でした。靴を脱いで上がる段差のないお部屋で、1歳の子供も大変快適に過ごすことができました！洗面台も2台で広々と使えました。 夕飯は隣接の老舗水炊き屋さん「鳥やす」で。個室のお座敷が空いており、子連れも歓迎だったので大変おすすめです。 朝食はカフェ「京都祇園茶寮」の蔵出しパンモーニングを楽しみました。素泊まりスタイルですが自分達のペースで動けるのでとても良かったです。
10
Leah
2 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! If you want to stay in the Gion area, this is a great spot. Just a few blocks off of major shopping stores but near lots of little historic alleyways. Not the most convenient location to get to Kyoto station, but it’s an easy 10 min ($10usd) taxi ride. Lots of fine dining restaurants around if you want that, have to look a little harder for cheaper restaurants, but I had the best ramen a block from the hotel. The staff were awesome, the place was very clean and quiet and you can’t beat the location. Being right by the river is awesome too. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Gion.
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Ruben
5 Jun 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
Nice, friendly and accomodating staff especially Sebastian who helped us during our stay. Walking distance to Nishiki market and temples. Great restaurants around the area. Will definitely go back.
Nice, friendly and accomodating staff especially Sebastian who helped us during our stay. Walking distance to Nishiki market and temples. Great restaurants around the area. Will definitely go back.
10
ake
26 Aug 2022
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Stayed 1 night
京都旅行の最終日、主人の誕生日という事もあって、スイートルームを予約しました。といっても定価の７０％OFFで宿泊できたので、大変お得な一泊だったと思います。 お部屋は想像以上にすばらしく、一つ一つの作りが最高級なモデルルームといった感じで、使っているインテイリアも一流品、床材や壁紙等、どれをとっても住みたいけど手の届かない様な素敵すぎるお部屋でした。トイレも寝室側とリビング側にそれぞれあり、ありがたかったです。夜は先斗町に焼き鳥を買いに行き、お部屋で頂きました。どうしてもこのお部屋で食事がしたかったので。 鴨川が眺められるお部屋だったので、テラスに出れば床気分を味わえました。 一つ残念なのが、リビング横の和室外に設置された庭園風のエクステリア。これは灯篭が室内から人影に見えるので若干気持ち悪く、必要ないと思いました。 また、リビングのリモコンの場所がわかりにくかったので、メインを切っても空調が切れず、迷いました。和室にメインの空調のリモコンがあったのでびっくりしました。 しかし、全自動ドラム式洗濯機やアイロンアイロン台もジョウビされていて、加湿器や本当に借りなくても色々なものがそろっていて、正直びっくりしました。 フロントの方にはチェックアウトとチェックイン時しかお会いしませんでしたが、素敵なお兄さんでした！清掃が行き届いていることが、何よりも素晴らしい事です。 フカフカのタオル地スリッパも気持ちよかったです。 来年また来ることがあれば、一泊では無く二泊位したいです。 娘はホテルの間取りが旅行の醍醐味かと思う程、お部屋重視ですが、ここに住みたいと言っていました。 全国探しても、この価格でこれほどのグレードのお部屋は無いかと思います。 京都は駐車場が高く、提携の駐車場が無いのが本当に残念です。前日は駐車場所探しに2時間かかりました。今回は、駅の向こうに夜間18時～8時まで1000円で停める事が出来る場所があり、朝は近隣の40分200円の場所に停めなおしてチェックアウトしました。 また来年、是非同じ価格で宿泊させて頂けると嬉しいなと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
京都旅行の最終日、主人の誕生日という事もあって、スイートルームを予約しました。といっても定価の７０％OFFで宿泊できたので、大変お得な一泊だったと思います。 お部屋は想像以上にすばらしく、一つ一つの作りが最高級なモデルルームといった感じで、使っているインテイリアも一流品、床材や壁紙等、どれをとっても住みたいけど手の届かない様な素敵すぎるお部屋でした。トイレも寝室側とリビング側にそれぞれあり、ありがたかったです。夜は先斗町に焼き鳥を買いに行き、お部屋で頂きました。どうしてもこのお部屋で食事がしたかったので。 鴨川が眺められるお部屋だったので、テラスに出れば床気分を味わえました。 一つ残念なのが、リビング横の和室外に設置された庭園風のエクステリア。これは灯篭が室内から人影に見えるので若干気持ち悪く、必要ないと思いました。 また、リビングのリモコンの場所がわかりにくかったので、メインを切っても空調が切れず、迷いました。和室にメインの空調のリモコンがあったのでびっくりしました。 しかし、全自動ドラム式洗濯機やアイロンアイロン台もジョウビされていて、加湿器や本当に借りなくても色々なものがそろっていて、正直びっくりしました。 フロントの方にはチェックアウトとチェックイン時しかお会いしませんでしたが、素敵なお兄さんでした！清掃が行き届いていることが、何よりも素晴らしい事です。 フカフカのタオル地スリッパも気持ちよかったです。 来年また来ることがあれば、一泊では無く二泊位したいです。 娘はホテルの間取りが旅行の醍醐味かと思う程、お部屋重視ですが、ここに住みたいと言っていました。 全国探しても、この価格でこれほどのグレードのお部屋は無いかと思います。 京都は駐車場が高く、提携の駐車場が無いのが本当に残念です。前日は駐車場所探しに2時間かかりました。今回は、駅の向こうに夜間18時～8時まで1000円で停める事が出来る場所があり、朝は近隣の40分200円の場所に停めなおしてチェックアウトしました。 また来年、是非同じ価格で宿泊させて頂けると嬉しいなと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
10
Janet
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
Excellent place to stay in Gion. Really nice location, convenient. Attentive staff but they will not get in your way. Nice bathroom with a Japanese-style shower and tub area. Very clean and nice amenities. Although no breakfast provided, they provide suggestions and a convenience store is right across the street.
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Robbie
1 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. Hotel is clean and modern, yet traditional. Staff and helpful and friendle.
Good location, close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. Hotel is clean and modern, yet traditional. Staff and helpful and friendle.
10
Roxanne
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants.
The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants.
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Sandra
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel in Gion neighborhood right by the river and walkable to many places… fun shopping and great restaurants.
Beautiful hotel in Gion neighborhood right by the river and walkable to many places… fun shopping and great restaurants.
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Melissa
5 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Incredibly clean, very
Incredibly clean, very
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Heather M
3 Jun 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful and well located.
Beautiful and well located.
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Jihyeon
16 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is located in a very convenient area in Gion and is easy to get to the subway station. The unit that we had was the standard one bedroom with two double beds and the unit was super clean, modern and spacious! My mom and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at Rinn Gion Shirakawa. The amenities that they provided were amazing too, ranging from a water fountain, laundry machines and a microwave and others… super great! I highly recommend this hotel if you plan to travel to Kyoto!
The hotel is located in a very convenient area in Gion and is easy to get to the subway station. The unit that we had was the standard one bedroom with two double beds and the unit was super clean, modern and spacious! My mom and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at Rinn Gion Shirakawa. The amenities that they provided were amazing too, ranging from a water fountain, laundry machines and a microwave and others… super great! I highly recommend this hotel if you plan to travel to Kyoto!
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Jennifer
6 Apr 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
perfect location! staff very friendly and room was big/comfortable
perfect location! staff very friendly and room was big/comfortable
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Meenu
28 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Best hotel to stay in Kyoto. Central area. Walking distance to great tourist places . Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms. The staff were very professional and helpful. Booked our taxis, gave great recommendations for places to eat. Will definitely stay here again when I come back.
Best hotel to stay in Kyoto. Central area. Walking distance to great tourist places . Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms. The staff were very professional and helpful. Booked our taxis, gave great recommendations for places to eat. Will definitely stay here again when I come back.
FAQs about Rinn Gion Shirakawa
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Kyoto (Gion), within a 10-minute walk of Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street. It is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Yasaka Shrine and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Nishiki Market.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies are not detailed.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
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- 2026-09-27: 226.8249864959717USD
- 2026-09-28: 159.9214619064331USD
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- 2026-10-02: 187.81749195098877USD
- 2026-10-03: 300.5332512664795USD
- 2026-10-04: 188.15032596588136USD
- 2026-10-05: 282.1622675704956USD
- 2026-10-06: 291.6140423202515USD
- 2026-10-07: 319.8113000488282USD
- 2026-10-08: 340.23746231079105USD
- 2026-10-09: 244.60807151794435USD
- 2026-10-10: 467.6344407653809USD
- 2026-10-11: 374.10497947692875USD
- 2026-10-12: 302.4600694274902USD
- 2026-10-13: 340.23746231079105USD
- 2026-10-14: 340.23746231079105USD
- 2026-10-15: 340.23746231079105USD
- 2026-10-16: 539.2686468505859USD
- 2026-10-17: 378.0458862304688USD
- 2026-10-18: 292.9849342346192USD
- 2026-10-19: 567.8598767089844USD
- 2026-10-20: 340.23746231079105USD
- 2026-10-21: 494.97205162048346USD
- 2026-10-22: 321.3364580535889USD
- 2026-10-23: 245.72600818634035USD
- 2026-10-24: 376.2690281677246USD
- 2026-10-25: 291.6140423202515USD
- 2026-10-26: 319.8113000488282USD
- 2026-10-27: 337.40537467956545USD
- 2026-10-28: 362.1116931152344USD
- 2026-10-29: 371.3963535308838USD
- 2026-10-30: 370.95229591369633USD
- 2026-10-31: 340.23746231079105USD
- 2026-11-01: 337.40537467956545USD
- 2026-11-02: 337.40537467956545USD
- 2026-11-03: 337.40537467956545USD
- 2026-11-04: 337.40537467956545USD
- 2026-11-05: 337.40537467956545USD
- 2026-11-06: 337.7339898681641USD
- 2026-11-07: 592.5633709716798USD
- 2026-11-08: 539.2686468505859USD
- 2026-11-09: 360.2510512542725USD
- 2026-11-10: 360.2510512542725USD
- 2026-11-11: 360.2510512542725USD
- 2026-11-12: 337.7339898681641USD
- 2026-11-13: 527.9279536437989USD
- 2026-11-14: 573.316109161377USD
- 2026-11-15: 283.5638418579102USD
- 2026-11-16: 374.79864517211917USD
- 2026-11-17: 373.08604576110844USD
- 2026-11-18: 285.1653396987915USD
- 2026-11-19: 360.90754943847656USD
- 2026-11-20: 338.3490319824219USD
- 2026-11-21: 652.9109266662598USD
- 2026-11-22: 652.9109266662598USD
- 2026-11-23: 420.87119194030765USD
- 2026-11-24: 420.87119194030765USD
- 2026-11-25: 422.0516613769532USD
- 2026-11-26: 422.0516613769532USD
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Popular amenities
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Vending machines
Services
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge Services
General
Non-smoking rooms
Vending machines
Internet
Free wi-fi