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 cribs (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 onsite 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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Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Laundry facilities
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Subway
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Pretty location near many temples and shrines in the area. Very clean super friendly staff. Was there anytine I asked for help or needed anything. Would stay here again in a heartbeat if in the area once again.
Ross
Ross, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Modern and clean. Close to many excellent restaurants and in a quiet area.
Luke
Luke, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Friendly Kyoto boutique hotel
The hotel concierge is very good. They made several recommendations and reservations for us. Marvelous!
Ling
Ling, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Very good
Khang
Khang, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2025
Everything was excellent other than the rooms being small.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Madeleine
Madeleine, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Christoffer
Christoffer, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Austin
Austin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 4, 2025
Victor
Victor, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Excellent!
Nguyet thien
Nguyet thien, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2024
Friendly helpful staff ,the area is in the Gion district that took you back to the old traditional Japan
vince
vince, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Such a wonderful hotel. Great location and staff! We will definitely be back.
Elise
Elise, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Taylor
Taylor, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 1, 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
suheeb
suheeb, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
We stayed at the Rinn Gion Kenninji for 2 nights in September and it was one of our favorite places to stay it during our trip to Japan. There are temple grounds behind the hotel which was really cool to see from our room. A lot of locations were within walking distance (max 20 minute walk away). We will probably consider staying here again if we visit in the future.
Alex
Alex, 2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Fantastic
Cassie
Cassie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Laarni Joy
Laarni Joy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2024
Jessica
Jessica, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
Absolutely fantastic hotel, big rooms, well located.
Julie
Julie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2024
Location was great. Bed very comfy
Nicola
Nicola, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Right in the middle of Gion. Excellent service, super clean, room size is decent.