Rinn Shirakawa South

The size of the room was excellent for 2, it was spacious and we were well-rested every night. There was a tatami mat area where we could chill at or have meals. The toilet and bathroom was clean as well. The bed was comfy though the bedsheets were a little scratchy. The air-conditioning was good and strong as well. There was also a coffee machine though we didn't use it.

Don’t be fooled by the 3 star grading. It’s far better than many four or even five stars that I have stayed in big cities in Japan. It’s spacious, tastefully designed, sparkling clean and quiet. Its staff is efficient and helpful. All these locate in a central place of main tourism attractions of Kyoto, many of them are with walking distance. No breakfast is provided, but, with the Familymart two minutes away you get everything you need.

We loved the Rinn Shirakawa for the warm and helpful staff, the large room and the fantastic location. Hikaru, who was there on our arrival and another helpful young man, provided exceptional service. They assisted us with working out how to get to Arashiyama early the next day. We loved wandering the local area, the food and the lovely surprises around every corner. Would love to come back.

This is a great small hotel in a great location in the Gion area. Really clean and friendly helpful staff. Easy walk to transport. The room were huge which was a pleasant surprise for Japan. Would easily fit a family of 4. There are no facilities at the hotel e.g. cafe, restaurant etc but there are so many options within a 5 min walk. Also have a laundry which helps when travelling. Would definitely stay there again.

Location was excellent, it was in a quiet area just by the tourist spots, a few blocks away from a Metro station that easily got us everywhere. We really enjoyed walking along the nearby canal, very quaint and far from touristy, but with easy access to restaurants, shops, public transport, parks and temples. Nearby Maruyama Park and the Museum Complex were wonderful. Rooms are very spacious with a lot of amenities, and our toddler loved the tatami area. The rooms are very reasonably priced.