Chion-In Wajun Kaikan vs Rinn Shirakawa South

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.4km
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Chion-In Wajun Kaikan

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 1,113
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
9.1 (1,127)
9.3 (735)
Booking.com
8.9 (470)
9.3 (298)
Expedia
9.4 (97)
9.2 (19)
라쿠텐트래블
9.4 (14)
9.3 (14)
Trip.com
9.5 (80)
9.1 (86)
Overall Average
9.1 (1,788)
9.3 (1,152)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chion-In Wajun Kaikan Rinn Shirakawa South
Strengths Strengths
+ Right in front of Chion-in Temple, easy walking to Gion and attractions mentioned often + Rooms are spacious with tatami areas, great for families as per repeated reviews
+ Spacious and impeccably clean rooms praised repeatedly + Clean and quiet neighborhood ideal for rest, many mentions
+ Relaxing public bath perfect for unwinding after a day out + Close to Higashiyama Station, convenient transport and Gion walks commonly praised
+ Morning prayer access for serene temple experience frequently noted + Friendly staff who help in English, reviews across sites
+ Friendly staff and free parking highly appreciated + Laundry and supermarkets nearby make long stays easy
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Morning prayer is cold, needs warm preparation noted in reviews - Bath water temperature hard to adjust, inconvenient for kids or first-timers per some reviews
- 11pm curfew inconvenient for late nights out - Limited cleaning for long stays mentioned in some reviews
- Some mention lack of amenities or meal portions - Futon count didn't match booking, extra fees charged per complaints

Recommended For

Solo travelers Families Couples Cultural explorers

Recommended For

Families Groups Couples Kyoto tourists

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

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: 0.4km

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