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Rinn Gion Kenninji

Kyoto · Japan

69 1 Hakatacho Higashiyama KuView location

9.4/10Excellent214 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Rinn Gion Kenninji

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and a reception hall at this Kyoto hotel. Amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. The 20 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, bidets, safes, and desks. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Located in the Gion district, the hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gion Corner and Shijo Street, and close to Kenninji Temple. It's also conveniently located near Kawaramachi Street (0. 5 km) and Nishiki Market (1 km). Itami (ITM), Kobe (UKB), and Kansai International (KIX) airports are easily accessible.

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With a stay at Rinn Gion Kenninji in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Shijo Street and 6 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pontocho Alley and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Yasaka Shrine.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Unicode Support false Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from noon - 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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 and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Kenninji Temple 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hanamikoji Street 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kamo River 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shijo Street 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Gion Corner 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Minamiza Theater 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kawaramachi Street 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Yasui Konpiragu 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pontocho Alley 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kiyamachi Street 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gion Tatsumi Bridge 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Yasaka Shrine 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street 0.7 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • TRIPLE JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGTRIPLE • JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGTPL.JE-NM

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    TRIPLE JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

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    TRIPLE
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    JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TPL.JE-NM

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • Double or Twin ECONOMYDouble or Twin • ECONOMYDBT.EY

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    Double or Twin ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBT.EY

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOMRoom • JAPANESE ROOMROO.JE

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    JAPANESE ROOM

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    Room code: ROO.JE

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • TWIN SUPERIOR NON SMOKINGTWIN • SUPERIOR NON SMOKINGTWN.SU-NM

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    TWIN SUPERIOR NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.SU-NM

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • TRIPLE JAPANESE ROOMTRIPLE • JAPANESE ROOMTPL.JE

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    TRIPLE JAPANESE ROOM

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    JAPANESE ROOM

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    Room code: TPL.JE

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMY NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • ECONOMY NON SMOKINGDBL.EY-NM

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.EY-NM

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • TWIN ECONOMY NON SMOKINGTWIN • ECONOMY NON SMOKINGTWN.EY-NM

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    TWIN ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    ECONOMY NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TWN.EY-NM

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    TWIN ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: TWN.EY

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Rinn Gion Kenninji

9.4
Excellent
214 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Samantha
Excellent location, very near points of attraction, corner to a 711, but didn’t feel like it was too in the centre of it all. Peaceful ambiance once you enter the lobby, including a lovely aroma. Front desk staff were always there and always helpful with requests we had.

Room was clean and spacious, enough room to spread out and open up our suitcase. Little table with coffee and kettle and cups, fridge, and another small table. Nice sized TV. Cool design at head of bed that helped set the tone. Great air conditioning which was much needed on these humid days.

We did a load of laundry during our time, and machine was straightforward. You can either opt for wash & dry, or just dry. I will say that the clothes may still be damp after finishing, in which case you might need to hang some of the clothes in your room but it will dry quick. Also option to just run through a 30 min dry cycle which works as well.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Benjamin
If you are looking for a smaller boutique hotel this is the place for you. Right next to a beautiful temple and short walks to everything you want and a block from the subway station. Wonderful staff and really nice rooms! Highly recommend, could not be happier with the price and what was provided other than laundry machines were not the greates.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Julia
Lovely hotel, beautifully clean and within walking distance o
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Tristan
We had an awesome stay here, the accomodation is close to Bus and Train
Station and Tourist Spots. The place is clean and tidy and also have an elevator.
Highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Vandana
A charming hotel in the heart of the Gion district. We loved our stay here. The staff were so kind and helpful. The location was perfect. Highly recommended!
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Cindy
We had a pleasant stay here. Hotel staff went out of their way to make us comfortable and helped us plan our activities
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Horacio
All is great about this hotel, especially its location in the Gion area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
desiree
Loved this hotel! Especially the essential oil smell that was in the diffuser in the hotel lobby made the stay even better. The room was amazing as well very Japonese with our sitting area as well in our room! Would highly recommend as this was our first time staying here!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Cassandra
Great stay, great location. Hotel room was clean and slightly more spacious than our Tokyo hotel. You can control your own room temp, so that was a plus- a/c worked great. There is no onsen, also no breakfast available, but 7/11 was a quick walk away. There are 2 washer/dryer units on the 1st floor. Drying took forever, but better than nothing. Overall a nice place for a few days with a convenient location!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Daniel
Lovely staff, position.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Elsa
This property is location in heart of Gion. Nearby shops, restaurants, temples, shrines. The rooms are small, a/c was great. Would’ve like daily garbage pick up. Clean towels provided request, as needed. Laundry room convenient and a plus for me. Overall a pleasant stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Pedro
Had a five-night stay with my family of three. The hotel's location is at the quieter side of Kyoto; and close to the commercial district, local train station and some of Kyoto's attractions; shrines; and temples. I just love walking around the area early morning and nights.

The room is smaller to my standards as I expected. I found our room and bathroom clean and well maintained. They have coin operated washing machines in-house, a great amenity if needed.

The hotel's English-speaking staff were very friendly and very engaging. I would definitely stay in this hotel again the next time I visit Kyoto.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Ellen
The hotel was excellent and I enjoyed my stay there. It was in a convenient and central location while I was in Kyoto for a few days for the first time. The staff were very kind. The hotel room was a comfortable size for my partner and I, and the hotel was able to smoothly assist us with transporting our luggage to the next hotel for our next destination. I would highly recommend staying here!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
tony

Great stay innKyoto

Great location walking distance sights and restaurants.
Super friendly helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
Yesenia
Beautiful hotel room and in amazing location
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Olga
Great
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Liliana
The location was excellent, the atmosphere serene and pleasant. The staff very helpful. I really enjoy having a laundry available in the hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Cathy
Perfect location, close to everything and walkable but also quiet at night. And impeccably clean, the staff were very helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Ryan
Great location, amazing food nearby and temple next door. Nice view from the 3rd floor (don’t feel boxed in like cities). Very polite and English friendly staff. Two combination units for washer+dryer so we could do 2 loads at once.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Ross
Pretty location near many temples and shrines in the area. Very clean super friendly staff. Was there anytine I asked for help or needed anything. Would stay here again in a heartbeat if in the area once again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Luke
Modern and clean. Close to many excellent restaurants and in a quiet area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Ling

Friendly Kyoto boutique hotel

The hotel concierge is very good. They made several recommendations and reservations for us. Marvelous!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Khang
Very good
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Jeffery
Everything was excellent other than the rooms being small.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
James

Good for business trip

Clean, comfortable room with a decent sized working desk in a busy but still tucked away Gion location. A range of restaurants nearby. No breakfast/restaurant available, but 7-11 is a 5 minutes walk away.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Benjamin
Excellent value and location to stay in a historical neighbourhood, close to many attractions, shops, and food spots. The building and courtyard are pretty and tranquil - a nice welcoming to this beautiful city.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
Nguyet thien
Excellent!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
tammy
Excellent location on calm quiet street, love the shampoo/conditioner, staff were helpful, bed super comfy! Great option in Gion district! Will stay here again when back in area!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2024
vince
Friendly helpful staff ,the area is in the Gion district that took you back to the old traditional Japan
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Elise
Such a wonderful hotel. Great location and staff! We will definitely be back.
2/10
Poor
30 Sep 2024
suheeb
The best part about this hotel is that it is near everything you’d want to see in Kyoto, and if not the station is close by.

I feel like having to pay for the room to be cleaned whilst at a Hotel and not an AirBnb is crazy, and even when the hotel room was cleaned it remained dirty. We didn’t get our suitcases put into our room despite being told we would.
Also we had bugs in our room. Not sure if they were bed bugs, but we and my wife got bit a lot. The hotel was the worst part of our trip to Kyoto
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Alex
We stayed at the Rinn Gion Kenninji for 2 nights in September and it was one of our favorite places to stay it during our trip to Japan. There are temple grounds behind the hotel which was really cool to see from our room. A lot of locations were within walking distance (max 20 minute walk away). We will probably consider staying here again if we visit in the future.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Cassie
Fantastic
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2024
Yan
Good location but the air conditioner is installed at a bad angle and it was blowing right in my face when I was trying to sleep
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Julie
Absolutely fantastic hotel, big rooms, well located.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2024
Nicola
Location was great. Bed very comfy
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2024
Antonio
Right in the middle of Gion. Excellent service, super clean, room size is decent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
Sharline
Location was the best!!!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Marcella
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel in Gion, really close to the subway station and super classy area full of bars and restaurants! Only downside is compared to other hotels we stayed in Japan the facilities were not as great, no vending machine etc. Would definitely stay here again when we are back on Kyoto
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2023
Kasper

Overall decent hotel experience

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It’s in a great location and the twin room offered amble space for two. The service was also great and we were positively surprised to learn that the hotel staff spoke decent English which is a rarity in Japan.

We initially booked a double room but after viewing the room upon arrival we decided to pay for an upgrade to a twin room. The double bed was so small for western standards that it resembled a single bed more than a double bed.

The only downside for us was the toilet. Like many Japanese hotels in this quality range, the bathrooms are tiny pods made entirely of plastic. It feels very similar to an airplane toilet and very NOT luxurious. I failed to spot this when booking the hotel to my wife’s dismay. Personally I was fine with it.

This hotel does not use electronic keycards, but give you 1 key with a wooden block attached to it. You need to walk around with this in your pocket which to some may be a nuisance. Also, I actually forgot to hand back the key when checking out and had to pay 750yen to post it from Osaka.

Overall I recommend this hotel - but only the twin room for couples. The beds can be pushed together.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2023
Joanna
Perfect location, clean, modern hotel.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2023
gareth

Great location

It was in a great location close to the old parts of Kyoto but also the subway and the centre making it very easy to get around from. The rooms are really nicely done but very small. The bathrooms were particularly small and for 2 of us with luggage it was a bit of a right fit, but then we didn't spend much time in the rooms anyway. Nice to have Nespresso coffee in the room, this was the only hotel we stayed in during our time in Japan that offered this. We would recommend this hotel if you're visiting Kyoto and it was reasonably priced.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2023
Claire
Small clean hotel in an excellent area for tourists. Very close to the historic streets where you can try to glimpse geisha. Staff were kind and helpful. Just a small comment that if you need to do laundry, the dryer is not very effective, and it took me 2 hours to dry a small load (costs 100 yen per 30 minutes of drying).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2023
THANH
Good hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Wendy
Great place to stay, in the heart of Gion district, beautiful streets, train station around the corner , just close to everything.
Staff were very helpful and welcoming, the room was on the small size but otherwise perfect, had all the necessary items available and comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2023
Claire
Perfect
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
Karen Anne
Hotel is in a great location. Plenty of things to do in the area and also close to public transportation.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Ramandeep
Had an amazing view of hakanji and Kiyomizu-dera temple trom our balcony..very calm and nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Sarai
It’s in Gion which is one of the most important neighborhoods, a temple is next to the hotel :)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2023
Teresa
This small hotel is a gem in the middle of an historic district where you can walk to the market, the Samurai Museum and for a traditional rea ceremony with a gesha performance. The Imperial Palace and the Museum of Kyoto are not far by subway or taxi. Best of all is the gentility of the staff, especially An and Kosai.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Laurie
A beautiful property. Historical view from the window/balcony. Serene, balanced, upon entering, then again to the room. Bathroom set-up beautiful and convenient as shower, sink and toilet all separate. Tiny sofa and table gave us space for our maps. Not too much space for two small suitcases, but delightful surroundings. We did laundry in one of the four machines available.
We enjoyed staying in Gion and would love to return to this hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful. They assisted us with restaurants and tea ceremony reservations.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2023
Gordon
The room was very nicely decorated and all amenities were perfectly good. The staff were very friendly and the hotel is well located for walking to various tourist locations in the east of Kyōto.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2023
Rosa
Very accommodating and hospitable. Cute and comfortable room. Definitely recommend!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2023
Anita
Fantastic location, beautiful room. Great staff. We loved our stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2022
Allison
The staff was friendly and incredibly helpful. And the rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2020
Verified traveler

Great location

The hotel is very conveniently located near public transport and is within walking distance of attractions such as the Higashiyama district. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the self service toiletries station is a nice and convenient touch!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2020
Ang
We loved the friendly and helpful staff. They kept our luggage before checking in. They also guided us on where to eat given that a lot of restaurants were closed due to the holiday break.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

Lovely Stay!




The room was very lovely. Overall this was a lovely hotel with professional and welcoming staff and a beautiful bento breakfast each morning. The only improvement I can recommend is to allow for more clothing storage. I believe that this is because it's more of a business travel property, but we were a couple on business and pleasure and the 4 hooks in the room were not enough for our week's worth of clothing. That said, we managed just fine.

Also, I would recommend a room on the back side of the building, away from the main street. While it's a small street, it's quite busy. The street noise wasn't bad, but noticeable since the interior of our room was so serene.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2019
Mark
Hotel was nice and the front desk team was very guest focus. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Good location with a lot of restaurant options. There was a great Koba restaurant right down the street.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Great location. 5mins walk to Kamo River and other parts of Gion. Room is too small for 2 luggages.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2019
Catherine

Not worth the money

Not good value for money, twin deluxe room had 2 single beds
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Position.excellent Quiet. Clean modern but very japanese feel
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2019
irene

Perfect

I wasn’t comfortable with being on the first floor. They Moved us the next day when a room was available. They went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs . They have a laundry room which was great. No microwave in the room but there was one on the first floor we could use. The location was perfect I would highly recommend this place
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2019
Sheryl

Hotel review

This was a quaint, cosy hotel located about 5 mins walk from Gion Shijo station, 7-eleven, 2 mins from Kenninji Temple, and 10 mins from the Pagoda Shrine and Fresco, a food market with fruit etc. It is a little snug but fine for me and my 7 year old. There is a medical clinic across the road, however children are only seen by Pediatricians, so can’t help with kids.
The staff were very pleasant and helpful. We arrived at 12:30pm and check-in is 4pm, but they let us check-in right away at no extra charge. The lady that assisted us could speak good English. There were many great sushi and udon restaurants around us.
I would recommend this and would stay there again.
There are many taxis In the area to wave down.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Top Kyoto Hotel

First class service and facilities for an amazing price.

Perfect customer service, pristine room, extremely clean.

We will be staying here on our next visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2019
Alison
Having just stayed in Shinjuku, we were very appreciative of how much space there was in our room! It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed as a base for part of our holiday (bath, shower, air con, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave downstairs and even a washing machine downstairs). The location was great for exploring the city. There was also a mart about a 5 minute walk away. The look of the hotel was styled in a traditional manner. The staff were brilliant and very helpful and informative. I would definitely recommend.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2019
Megan

Nice staff

My husband and I stayed here for our 5 day stay in Kyoto/Nara. The front desk staff was nice and spoke enough English to get by. They even offered an extra umbrella to us when it was raining. There is an actual key to get to the elevator and room, but warned not to lose it as it will cost money to replace.
The room was a decent size (2 twin beds), but the bathroom was small and unfortunately smelt like urine that wasn’t ours. There was no natural light in the room, as the window was covered by the bamboo silhouette wall. They did provide all the bathroom amenities and even free water bottles each day. The front desk gladly kept our luggage after checkout so we could get breakfast.
The hotel is 3-4 minutes from the Keihan line & walking distance to Gion and Pontocho.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Loved the quaint and quiet location of this hotel. Staff were super helpful and the room was everything we needed. I’m not sure I could sleep on a futon longer than a few days but enjoyed the cultural experience all the same. Well priced and handy to many restaurants, temples and Kyoto city.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2019
tmw
Clean, excellent stay-comfy beds after a long flight. Excellent location, near many great sights and shopping options. Highly recommend! Communication prior to visit was helpful and assistance with directions and services nearby was much appreciated.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2019
J
I was going for a more traditional style hotel in Gion and that's exactly what I got. It's nestled in the middle of Gion, surrounded by small shops, temples, restaurants.
Location is perfect.
Everything was great. I learned one thing about staying in Japan, you have to ask questions because the receptionists will not be forthcoming unless you ask specific questions. So, I did and they were very very helpful.
It's also very close the major train and subway station so I saved money on transportation unlike In Tokyo where I paid taxis everywhere I went.
Kyoto is more manageable than Tokyo.
One piece of advise if you decide to book this hotel (and I would book it again), don't pay for the breakfast, it's not really worth it and it's not even a part of the hotel. Save your money and go eat somewhere else. I finally found Starbucks that opened at 8am and it was a 5 min walk.
That was another challenging thing for me in Japan, nothing is open until about 10 or 11am.
I definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2019
Peter
The feel of Japanese room, convenient location, clean, and friendly.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Unique to Americans is the very small bathroom. But it was very functional.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2019
Barbara

A taste of Japan with western comfort

The property is perfectly located in the heart of Gion. It is close to most of the interesting sites and to public transportation. The room is spacious, elegant and has all the modern comfort. This is not a hotel so there is limited service, however they were always helpful and efficient.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2019
Nicholas

4 nights in Kyoto

We stayed in Kyoto for 4 nights. The hotel was adequate for a simple stay. The hotel was clean and staff friendly. However, no breakfast or room cleaning through out the stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
Julie

Great Kyoto find!

The hotel was exactly what we were looking for. We booked three rooms, all with twin beds for a group of 5 friends. The rooms were very nice, clean and with plenty of space. We felt like the hotel was a great find and highly recommend it to others traveling to Kyoto!
Friends

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Rinn Gion Kenninji
69 1 Hakatacho Higashiyama Ku, Kyoto, Japan

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