Chion-In Wajun Kaikan vs Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 9.7km
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Chion-In Wajun Kaikan

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 1,113
Kyoto
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Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.6 1,725
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (1,127)
8.6 (1,751)
Booking.com
8.9 (470)
8.3 (325)
Expedia
9.4 (97)
8.8 (150)
라쿠텐트래블
9.4 (14)
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Trip.com
9.5 (80)
9.0 (148)
Overall Average
9.1 (1,788)
8.6 (2,374)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chion-In Wajun Kaikan Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Right in front of Chion-in Temple, easy walking to Gion and attractions mentioned often + Many reviews praise the walkable distance to Arashiyama attractions
+ Spacious and impeccably clean rooms praised repeatedly + Staff friendliness is repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Relaxing public bath perfect for unwinding after a day out + Spacious, clean Japanese-style rooms and comfortable bedding are commonly praised
+ Morning prayer access for serene temple experience frequently noted + Public baths, kaiseki dinners, and breakfasts are highlighted as delicious
+ Friendly staff and free parking highly appreciated
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Morning prayer is cold, needs warm preparation noted in reviews - Some mentions of facilities feeling a bit dated
- 11pm curfew inconvenient for late nights out - Reviews note cigarette smells from smoking areas or hallways
- Some mention lack of amenities or meal portions - Air conditioning hard to adjust or rooms feeling warm

Recommended For

Solo travelers Families Couples Cultural explorers

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Chion-In Wajun Kaikan

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Clean rooms and spacious bath, special morning prayer

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Spacious clean rooms, comfy bath and morning prayer

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Temple ceremony and onsen, prime location

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean quiet temple stay, great bath for relaxation

Booking.com 10.0 Solo

Great Gion location, clean, peaceful prayer

Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Perfect location for peaceful Arashiyama nature, clean comfortable room

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Spacious clean Japanese room, friendly staff, delicious kaiseki

Trip.com 8.0 Solo traveler

Best Arashiyama location, spacious room, tasty breakfast

Bath debris and smoking smell

Booking.com 3.2 Couple

Walk to attractions, friendly staff, beautiful garden view

Lobby cigarette smell

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Great onsen, peaceful river walk, clean facilities

Location Comparison

Distance: 9.7km

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