In the heart of Kyoto, Rinn Gion Kenninji offers a tranquil retreat near Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market. Connect to in-room WiFi, do laundry with ease at the facilities, and feel secure with a front-desk safe. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Rinn Gion Kenninji offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Gion Corner and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is close by: Sanjo Keihan Station is only 12 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Rinn Gion Kenninji Hotel
Rinn Kenninji Hotel
Rinn Kenninji
Rinn Gion Kenninji Hotel
Rinn Gion Kenninji Kyoto
Rinn Gion Kenninji Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Rinn Gion Kenninji offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rinn Gion Kenninji does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rinn Gion Kenninji?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rinn Gion Kenninji?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Rinn Gion Kenninji.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rinn Gion Kenninji?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Rinn Gion Kenninji like?
Rinn Gion Kenninji is a short 6-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 12 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Rinn Gion Kenninji Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Excellent location on calm quiet street, love the shampoo/conditioner, staff were helpful, bed super comfy! Great option in Gion district! Will stay here again when back in area!
tammy
tammy, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Such a wonderful hotel. Great location and staff! We will definitely be back.
Elise
Elise, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
Friendly helpful staff ,the area is in the Gion district that took you back to the old traditional Japan
vince
vince, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2024
Absolutely fantastic hotel, big rooms, well located.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 June 2024
Location was great. Bed very comfy
Nicola
Nicola, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
We stayed at the Rinn Gion Kenninji for 2 nights in September and it was one of our favorite places to stay it during our trip to Japan. There are temple grounds behind the hotel which was really cool to see from our room. A lot of locations were within walking distance (max 20 minute walk away). We will probably consider staying here again if we visit in the future.
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Fantastic
Cassie
Cassie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2023
Perfect location, clean, modern hotel.
Joanna
Joanna, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2024
Location was the best!!!
Sharline
Sharline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2023
Good hotel.
THANH
THANH, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2023
Hotel is in a great location. Plenty of things to do in the area and also close to public transportation.
Karen Anne
Karen Anne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Right in the middle of Gion. Excellent service, super clean, room size is decent.
Antonio
Antonio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2023
It’s in Gion which is one of the most important neighborhoods, a temple is next to the hotel :)
Sarai
Sarai, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
Fantastic location, beautiful room. Great staff. We loved our stay.
Anita
Anita, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2023
Would recommend
Very good service and our room was nice. The area is also perfect and central. Would stay again.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2023
Great place to stay, in the heart of Gion district, beautiful streets, train station around the corner , just close to everything.
Staff were very helpful and welcoming, the room was on the small size but otherwise perfect, had all the necessary items available and comfortable.
Wendy
Wendy, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2022
The staff was friendly and incredibly helpful. And the rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Allison
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel in Gion, really close to the subway station and super classy area full of bars and restaurants! Only downside is compared to other hotels we stayed in Japan the facilities were not as great, no vending machine etc. Would definitely stay here again when we are back on Kyoto
Marcella
Marcella, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2023
The room was very nicely decorated and all amenities were perfectly good. The staff were very friendly and the hotel is well located for walking to various tourist locations in the east of Kyōto.
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2023
Had an amazing view of hakanji and Kiyomizu-dera temple trom our balcony..very calm and nice
Ramandeep
Ramandeep, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
11 July 2024
Good location but the air conditioner is installed at a bad angle and it was blowing right in my face when I was trying to sleep
Yan
Yan, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 October 2024
The best part about this hotel is that it is near everything you’d want to see in Kyoto, and if not the station is close by.
I feel like having to pay for the room to be cleaned whilst at a Hotel and not an AirBnb is crazy, and even when the hotel room was cleaned it remained dirty. We didn’t get our suitcases put into our room despite being told we would.
Also we had bugs in our room. Not sure if they were bed bugs, but we and my wife got bit a lot. The hotel was the worst part of our trip to Kyoto
suheeb
suheeb, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2023
Convenient
Good location, close to attractions in Gion and transport.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
Very accommodating and hospitable. Cute and comfortable room. Definitely recommend!