Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto vs YADO ARASHIYAMA

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 7.9km
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Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto

★★ 2-Star
9.3 339
Kyoto
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YADO ARASHIYAMA

★★ 2-Star
9.0 267
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (350)
9.0 (923)
Booking.com
9.2 (231)
8.9 (632)
Expedia
9.6 (199)
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Trip.com
9.5 (101)
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Overall Average
9.3 (881)
9.0 (1,555)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto YADO ARASHIYAMA
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 5-min walk to Kyoto Station for easy access and luggage storage + Many reviews say rooms are spotlessly clean and beds comfy
+ Rooms are spacious and clean, with staff setting up futons daily + Japanese course breakfast praised as unique and delicious repeatedly
+ Common experiences of relaxing in public and private baths + Staff described as friendly and attentive across reviews
+ Overwhelming praise for staff kindness and welcome drinks + Walkable to Arashiyama attractions, great access noted
+ Minimalist design and quality linens impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews complain about late 4pm check-in - Check-in from 5 PM means early arrivals have to wait
- Futons or tatami feel firm and uncomfortable for some - Access restricted late night or early morning
- Disappointment that baths are public level, not true onsen - Few restaurants or bars nearby, little to do at night

Recommended For

Couples Friends Solo travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Tourists

Guest Reviews

Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto

Trip.com 10 Family

Convenient near station for stroller, friendly staff, great ryokan vibe

Booking.com 9.5 Solo

Daily onsen relaxing, room perfect and clean, welcome tea nice

Late check-in and staff shortage caused waits

Agoda 10 Couple

Comfortable traditional ryokan feel, best location, baths relieve fatigue

Expedia 10 Family

Convenient to station, friendly staff, excellent Japanese breakfast

YADO ARASHIYAMA

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Everything perfect from rooms to facilities and front desk staff

Booking.com 4.0

Minimalist design, polite staff, breakfast Japanese hospitality impressive

Booking.com 3.6 Family

Meal concept, restaurant design, food and staff great

Meal plan meant 5 PM check-in hard with elderly mom in rain

Agoda 10.0 Solo

2 min walk to Arashiyama, tasty breakfast great value

Agoda 10.0 Group

Staff incredibly kind, greeted in Korean moving

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.9km

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