Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (41 reviews)
Benzaitencho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0086 , Kyoto , JP

Facilities

Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Well-lit path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent experience
Great location
Cons:
No breakfast provided

Categories

Cleanliness
9.45
Very clean and nice amenities mentioned in reviews.
Service
10
Attentive staff but they will not get in your way, highlighting a positive experience.
Location
10
Really nice location, convenient, as mentioned in the reviews.
Room Quality
10
Beautiful and exceptionally well equipped room, as noted in the reviews.
Amenities
9.45
High standard of amenities emphasized in reviews.
Value for Money
8.95
No mention in reviews, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.95
No breakfast provided, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Excellent experience and thorough recommendations highlight a positive overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:47

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Indulge in our concierge services and enjoy the convenience of a vending machine on site.

Featured Amenities
Avail luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk for your convenience.

Cozy Accommodations
Settle into one of our 22 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and complimentary wireless internet. Relax in deep soaking bathtubs with complimentary toiletries.

With a prime location in Gion, just steps away from Shijo Street and other attractions, Rinn Gion Shirakawa is the perfect base to explore Kyoto's vibrant neighborhoods. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • General

    Unicode Support true

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.45
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 10
V
Viviane
10
Pros:

Excellent experience!

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Janet family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
P
Phillip friends
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
10
Pros:

Great location! Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Great bathrooms with double sink. Would highly recommend and will book again.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
E
EDUARDO family_with_children
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
V
Vilma
6
Pros:

The location is good. But the hotel is overpriced

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Abdul
10
Pros:

Excellent location. Great hotel property.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
D
deren
10
Exceeded expectations
Pros:

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!!!

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
R
Roxanne family
10
Pros:

The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-20 via Nuitee
C
catalina
10
Pros:

The rooms are very spacious with lovely bathrooms. The property is right in the heart of gion easy to walk to local temples.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
S
Sandra family
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in Gion neighborhood right by the river and walkable to many places… fun shopping and great restaurants.

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
T
Theres
10
Mysigt
Pros:

Fint hotell i mysigt område.

2024-09-06 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family
6
Pros:

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.

2024-07-09 via Nuitee
A
Ali family_with_children
10
Pros:

Very good place.

2024-06-28 via Nuitee
R
Robbie partner
10
Pros:

Good location, close to shops, restaurants and local attractions. Hotel is clean and modern, yet traditional. Staff and helpful and friendle.

2024-06-01 via Nuitee
A
Adam
10
Pros:

Great location, clean modern rooms.

2024-03-28 via Nuitee
L
Liza family_with_children
10
Pros:

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.

2024-03-14 via Nuitee
J
Juan Carlos family
8
Pros:

Se me extravió la llave del cuarto y me cobraron 10,000 Yenes

2024-03-02 via Nuitee