Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Property class: 2.5

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A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.
A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.
A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.
A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$233
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese-western room, Twin room, Non-smoking ([Deluxe Twin Room]Two double beds / No view (1st floor))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese-western room, Non-smoking ([Large Twin Room]Two double beds / No view (1st floor))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard, Superior Twin Room, Non-smoking Two Double Beds / No View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

River View Royal Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

At Rinn Gion Shirakawa you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers concierge services, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Gion hotel include Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market.

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
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪我逢人かっぱ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪和牛焼肉 徳 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CACAO MARKET BY MARIEBELLE (カカオマーケット・バイ・マリベル) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Lemonade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jam +Sake bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rinn Gion Shirakawa

As a guest of Rinn Gion Shirakawa, you'll find a vending machine, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Rinn Gion Shirakawa also features a front desk safe and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Rinn Gion Shirakawa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rinn Gion Shirakawa?

Rinn Gion Shirakawa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rinn Gion Shirakawa?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rinn Gion Shirakawa on 26 Aug 2026 start from NZ$233, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Rinn Gion Shirakawa?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rinn Gion Shirakawa?

No, Rinn Gion Shirakawa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rinn Gion Shirakawa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rinn Gion Shirakawa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rinn Gion Shirakawa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location! staff very friendly and room was big/comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely room. Security is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Immaculate room and common area. Very helpful staff, especially Irina. I would stay here again and recommend to friends planning a visit to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jihyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a very convenient area in Gion and is easy to get to the subway station. The unit that we had was the standard one bedroom with two double beds and the unit was super clean, modern and spacious! My mom and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at Rinn Gion Shirakawa. The amenities that they provided were amazing too, ranging from a water fountain, laundry machines and a microwave and others… super great! I highly recommend this hotel if you plan to travel to Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great hotel property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meenu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel to stay in Kyoto. Central area. Walking distance to great tourist places . Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms. The staff were very professional and helpful. Booked our taxis, gave great recommendations for places to eat. Will definitely stay here again when I come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kamo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy hotel and in a very good location I recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very comfortable stay. Spacious room, large bathroom, both immaculate. Staff was always helpful. We felt like we were in a neighborhood. Everything close by. I will recommend this hotel to my friends and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vilma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is good. But the hotel is overpriced
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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
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10/10 Excellent

BOONSONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good & accommodate hotel for travelers who want to stay in kyoto in Gion area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Great location, brand new, quiet, very clean, large spacious rooms & bathrooms. I strongly recommend this place!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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