West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu vs RIHGA Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.7km
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West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

★ 1-Star
9.4 239
Kyoto
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RIHGA Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 1,807
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (1,112)
8.6 (2,420)
Booking.com
9.1 (755)
8.6 (1,806)
Expedia
9.8 (210)
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Trip.com
9.4 (88)
8.8 (558)
Overall Average
9.4 (2,165)
8.7 (4,784)

Strengths & Weaknesses

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu RIHGA Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are very spacious and comfortable compared to other Japanese accommodations + Clean rooms and comfortable beds repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Equipped with a washing machine and kitchenette, making it ideal for long stays or family trips + 5-10 min walk to subway, convenient for Kyoto travel per many reviews
+ Excellent location within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera and the Gion district + Free lobby coffee and bread praised commonly
+ Proximity to supermarkets and convenience stores allows for easy grocery shopping and light cooking + Friendly staff and good luggage service in many reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No 24-hour front desk, limiting service assistance - Some reviews mention dust or poor cleaning
- A bit of a walk from the nearest station - Room size feels small in complaints
- Some reviews mention minor issues with room facilities like curtains or soundproofing - Occasional dryer or AC malfunctions reported

Recommended For

Families Sightseeing-focused travelers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups Kyoto sightseers

Guest Reviews

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Very spacious room with a washing machine and kitchen, feels like an apartment.

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Clean and excellent facilities. Great location near Kiyomizu-dera.

Booking.com 4.0 Other

Thoughtful touch of warming up the room before arrival.

15-minute walk from the station, which can be inconvenient with luggage.

RIHGA Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Trip.com 10 Solo

Room clean and tidy, lobby coffee tasty, convenient for shopping and dining

Agoda 10 Couple

Very clean friendly great facilities, good bed spacious room

Agoda 9.6 Solo

5min walk from Shijo station after Kyoto station, good access convenience stores nearby

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Great location staff comfortable bed free coffee all day

Trip.com 6.5 Couple

Dust not cleaned properly blinds windows TV AC dusty

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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