Shimabara Kaiden vs The GrandWest Arashiyama

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 6.0km
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Shimabara Kaiden

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 3
Kyoto
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The GrandWest Arashiyama

★★★★ 4-Star
9.0 95
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (24)
9.2 (705)
Booking.com
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9.2 (532)
Expedia
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9.6 (152)
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9.2 (16)
Trip.com
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9.5 (81)
Overall Average
8.5 (24)
9.0 (1,486)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shimabara Kaiden The GrandWest Arashiyama
Strengths Strengths
+ Single room offers complete privacy and personalized service + Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable across multiple sites
+ Elegant room blending modern amenities with traditional Japanese style + Staff is kind and attentive in many reviews
+ Retreat-like special stay experience + Quiet neighborhood location praised for relaxation
+ Comfortable space for light packers + Delicious breakfast and great cafe vibe mentioned often
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Insufficient storage for groups, hard to organize luggage - 10-15 min walk to attractions inconvenient in rain or with luggage
- Morning noise from construction next door - Parking is a bit far from the hotel
- No elevator makes moving luggage tough

Recommended For

Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families with kids Couples Nature lovers

Guest Reviews

Shimabara Kaiden

Agoda 9.6 Group

Great stay but cramped for 8, lacking storage

Morning construction noise next door

The GrandWest Arashiyama

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Junior suite perfect size and clean, staff added special touches

Parking a bit far

Booking.com 4.0 Family with kids

Toys for kids, spacious room, delicious breakfast, walk to monkey park

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Best in Arashiyama, kind staff, walking activities

Bit far from tourist center

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Spacious clean rooms, convenient bike rental, nearby onsen

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Spacious comfy beds, great staff and breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.0km

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