Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel vs Rinn Shirakawa South

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 9.6km
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Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.6 1,725
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
8.6 (1,751)
9.3 (735)
Booking.com
8.3 (325)
9.3 (298)
Expedia
8.8 (150)
9.0 (18)
라쿠텐트래블
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9.5 (13)
Trip.com
9.0 (148)
9.1 (86)
Overall Average
8.6 (2,374)
9.3 (1,150)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel Rinn Shirakawa South
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the walkable distance to Arashiyama attractions + Rooms are spacious with tatami areas, great for families as per repeated reviews
+ Staff friendliness is repeatedly mentioned across reviews + Clean and quiet neighborhood ideal for rest, many mentions
+ Spacious, clean Japanese-style rooms and comfortable bedding are commonly praised + Close to Higashiyama Station, convenient transport and Gion walks commonly praised
+ Public baths, kaiseki dinners, and breakfasts are highlighted as delicious + Friendly staff who help in English, reviews across sites
+ Laundry and supermarkets nearby make long stays easy
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some mentions of facilities feeling a bit dated - Bath water temperature hard to adjust, inconvenient for kids or first-timers per some reviews
- Reviews note cigarette smells from smoking areas or hallways - Limited cleaning for long stays mentioned in some reviews
- Air conditioning hard to adjust or rooms feeling warm - 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

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

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: 9.6km

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