Rinn Shirakawa south

The room was incredibly spacious! It had a central living room, with a Japanese-style tatami room on one side and a Western-style bedroom on the other. My kids absolutely loved sleeping on the tatami mats, and from that room's window, we could even see the Grand Torii Gate of ****. We enjoyed breakfast and late-night snacks together at the huge dining table in the living room – it was so relaxing! The hotel isn't far from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line. From there, you can take it to Sanjo to transfer to the Keihan Line, or to Karasuma Oike for the Karasuma subway line. The Tozai line also goes directly to Nijo Castle, so transportation is quite convenient for sightseeing. Although it's a bit further from the bustling downtown area, a couple of subway stops is perfectly fine. There's a convenience store and a Fresco supermarket nearby, which was handy for picking up food and drinks. Within walking distance of the hotel, you can reach ****, Yasaka Shrine, and Chion-in Temple (they have a fun vending machine inside that plays chanting and bell-ringing sounds!). It's also not too far to walk to Gion from there. On the first floor of the hotel, there's a microwave, washing machine, ice machine, and even manga you can borrow to read. All in all, it was a very quiet and comfortable stay!

Spacious and clean rooms. You can stay here with peace of mind when in Japan.

Let's start with the hotel's advantages. First, its location is excellent; Yasaka Shrine, Gion, and the Kamo River are all within walking distance. Second, being a new hotel, the facilities are very good, with separate wet and dry areas in the bathroom and shower, and even a capsule coffee machine. However, the biggest problem with the hotel is its check-in and check-out times. It's the first time I've encountered a hotel where check-in is only at 4:00 PM, and check-out must be before 10:00 AM. This is truly an unreasonable and unfair policy, and it definitely causes significant inconvenience to guests.

The accommodations were in good condition, and the staff were friendly and helpful. You can walk to Gion Street, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is about a 40-minute walk away. It's a great place to experience the Kyoto atmosphere while strolling. There's a small market right next door, and there's a beautiful stream. It's a good location.

The room is very big, with two bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. It is very spacious and is very good for four people to stay in.