In the heart of Kyoto, Rinn Gion Kenninji offers a tranquil retreat near Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market. Connect to in-room WiFi, do laundry with ease at the facilities, and feel secure with a front-desk safe. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Rinn Gion Kenninji offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Gion Corner and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are within just a 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is close by: Sanjo Keihan Station is just 12 minutes by foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
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Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Rinn Gion Kenninji Hotel
Rinn Kenninji Hotel
Rinn Kenninji
Rinn Gion Kenninji Hotel
Rinn Gion Kenninji Kyoto
Rinn Gion Kenninji Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Rinn Gion Kenninji offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rinn Gion Kenninji does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rinn Gion Kenninji?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rinn Gion Kenninji?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Rinn Gion Kenninji.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rinn Gion Kenninji?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Rinn Gion Kenninji like?
Rinn Gion Kenninji is a short 6-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 17 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Rinn Gion Kenninji Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2025
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.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 March 2025
Everything was excellent other than the rooms being small.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2025
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.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2025
Very good
Khang
Khang, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
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!
tammy
tammy, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2023
Perfect location, clean, modern hotel.
Joanna
Joanna, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2024
Excellent!
Nguyet thien
Nguyet thien, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2024
Location was the best!!!
Sharline
Sharline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2023
Hotel is in a great location. Plenty of things to do in the area and also close to public transportation.
Karen Anne
Karen Anne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Fantastic
Cassie
Cassie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
Fantastic location, beautiful room. Great staff. We loved our stay.
Anita
Anita, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2023
It’s in Gion which is one of the most important neighborhoods, a temple is next to the hotel :)
Sarai
Sarai, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Right in the middle of Gion. Excellent service, super clean, room size is decent.
Antonio
Antonio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2023
Would recommend
Very good service and our room was nice. The area is also perfect and central. Would stay again.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2022
The staff was friendly and incredibly helpful. And the rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Allison
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2023
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.
Wendy
Wendy, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2023
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.
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2024
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
Marcella
Marcella, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2023
Convenient
Good location, close to attractions in Gion and transport.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2023
Excellent location, close to many sights
Excellent location, clean and comfortable rooms. I did not like that they use a textile freshener when they clean the rooms, and that gives me an allergy. Other than that personal experience, I can highly recommend this hotel.
Veronica
Veronica, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2023
Perfect
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
11 July 2024
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
Yan
Yan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2023
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).
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 October 2023
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.
gareth
gareth, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 October 2024
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