Rinn Shirakawa South vs Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 9.6km
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Rinn Shirakawa South

★★★ 3-Star
9.3 730
Kyoto
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Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.6 1,725
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (735)
8.6 (1,751)
Booking.com
9.3 (298)
8.3 (325)
Expedia
9.2 (19)
8.8 (150)
라쿠텐트래블
9.3 (14)
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Trip.com
9.1 (86)
9.0 (148)
Overall Average
9.3 (1,152)
8.6 (2,374)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Rinn Shirakawa South Kyoto Arashiyama Ranzan Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious with tatami areas, great for families as per repeated reviews + Many reviews praise the walkable distance to Arashiyama attractions
+ Clean and quiet neighborhood ideal for rest, many mentions + Staff friendliness is repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Close to Higashiyama Station, convenient transport and Gion walks commonly praised + Spacious, clean Japanese-style rooms and comfortable bedding are commonly praised
+ Friendly staff who help in English, reviews across sites + Public baths, kaiseki dinners, and breakfasts are highlighted as delicious
+ Laundry and supermarkets nearby make long stays easy
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bath water temperature hard to adjust, inconvenient for kids or first-timers per some reviews - Some mentions of facilities feeling a bit dated
- Limited cleaning for long stays mentioned in some reviews - Reviews note cigarette smells from smoking areas or hallways
- Futon count didn't match booking, extra fees charged per complaints - Air conditioning hard to adjust or rooms feeling warm

Recommended For

Families Groups Couples Kyoto tourists

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

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

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: 9.6km

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