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Rinn Gion Shirakawa

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Twin Room
River View Royal Suite
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River View Royal Suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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Benzaitencho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0086
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Grand Twin Room

Grand Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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River View Royal Suite

River View Royal Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Kyoto

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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shijo Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 3 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 6 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CACAO MARKET BY MARIEBELLE （カカオマーケット・バイ・マリベル） - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panel Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Napule Pizza Kyoto Gion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫酒 幾星 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EL TESORO - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Hotel in Kyoto, steps from Pontocho Alley
Rinn Gion Shirakawa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Rinn Gion Shirakawa Hotel
Rinn Gion Shirakawa Kyoto
Rinn Gion Shirakawa Hotel Kyoto

Rinn Gion Shirakawa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Great bathrooms with double sink. Would highly recommend and will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great hotel property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

deren

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

Exceeded expectations

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very spacious with lovely bathrooms. The property is right in the heart of gion easy to walk to local temples.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juhyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in Gion neighborhood right by the river and walkable to many places… fun shopping and great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofei

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. Hotel is clean and modern, yet traditional. Staff and helpful and friendle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean modern rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEONOR

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023