Gion Koh vs Rinn Shirakawa South

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.9km
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Gion Koh

★★ 2-Star
9.4 203
Kyoto
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Rinn Shirakawa South

★★★ 3-Star
9.3 730
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.4 (696)
9.3 (735)
Booking.com
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9.3 (298)
Expedia
9.4 (27)
9.0 (18)
라쿠텐트래블
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9.3 (14)
Trip.com
9.4 (12)
9.1 (86)
Overall Average
9.4 (735)
9.3 (1,151)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gion Koh Rinn Shirakawa South
Strengths Strengths
+ Beautiful garden and koi pond view feels peaceful, many reviews say + Rooms are spacious with tatami areas, great for families as per repeated reviews
+ Tatami and futons are comfy with authentic ryokan vibe + Clean and quiet neighborhood ideal for rest, many mentions
+ Host Hiro's kind hospitality and English communication is convenient + Close to Higashiyama Station, convenient transport and Gion walks commonly praised
+ Central Gion location, walkable to temples and streets + Friendly staff who help in English, reviews across sites
+ Laundry and supermarkets nearby make long stays easy
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hard to arrive with luggage on narrow streets, some reviews note - Bath water temperature hard to adjust, inconvenient for kids or first-timers per some reviews
- Limited cleaning for long stays mentioned in some reviews
- Futon count didn't match booking, extra fees charged per complaints

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families Groups Couples Kyoto tourists

Guest Reviews

Gion Koh

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Authentic Japanese experience in Gion heart, host Hiro very kind

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Beautiful garden and koi pond, comfy tatami sleep

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Fantastic location, clean bathrooms and ryokan vibe

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Nice location

Hard to get there with luggage first day

Agoda 10.0 Family

Postcard-like garden view, perfect Kyoto base

Rinn Shirakawa South

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Spacious room for 4-person family, clean bathroom

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Big clean room, 3min to subway, nearby supermarket and laundry

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great location and staff, huge bathroom and separate toilet

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Friendly staff, spacious tatami room, quiet spot

Agoda 10.0 Family

Large clean room, walk to Gion quiet retreat

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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