Reviews of Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa 4 stars
605-0805 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Hakatacho 67, Japan
#53 of 627 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 70 hotel reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Joanne
Australia7 reviews9.0“Best location in Kyoto”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Floor mattress a little uncomfortable for my 15 year old son but not a big issue.
Fantastic location in the Gion district. We loved being so close to all directions. Trains super close and convenience stores too. Loved the wander to the nearby shrines and the gorgeous streets of Gion. And only 5 minutes walk over to downtown Kyoto. Room was modern, simple, clean and comfortable for our family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers. It felt very safe too. Nice and quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Michael
Australia33 reviews2 helpful votes10“Perhaps the most beautiful city I have ever visited with amazing food and drink venues absolutely everywhere. I will def”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a thing
Very spacious and in an extremely good position to see all of the sights of Kyoto. We never got further than a block away for food and drinks and found some amazing hidden Gems nearby. The staff were wonderful and I couldn’t recommend the property highly enough.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Alexandra
Switzerland19 reviews5 helpful votes10“An absolute gem!!! Will come back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
Can't beat perfection!
An absolute find this place! In all aspects, this hotel/villa surpassed our expectations. This is the best location to stay in Kyoto without a doubt! Walking distance to everything you could possibly want to visit, right in the Gion district but miraculously escaping the crowded roads! Less than 10 minute walk to stations that will take you anywhere. To top up the location we got an immaculately clean and very well maintained room/apartment, spacious (we were a family of 4 and our two children are young adults), bright and airy. The staff is incredibly friendly, flexible and efficient. Super organised with storing luggage on arrival and/or departure should you arrive early or leave later. Organised our bags to be transported to the next accommodation in a super efficient way. Thank you to all at Rinn Gion Kenningi Villa, we absolutely loved staying with you and will come back!!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kathy
United States3 reviews10“Kyoto oasis”- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
Beautiful space. Spacious and clean. Wonderful for our family of 4. Close to train station and convenience stores. Able to easily explore Kyoto. Staff was amazing, able to help us on multiple issues.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Jensen
United States1 review9.0“Great location, large rooms, comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Difficult access to the laundry facility when you are the other building. I strongly urge management to make this easily accessible to all your guest.
Location is great, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Glen
Australia7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Loved the location, friendly check in staff, modern interior - very comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean, great location, modern amenities in room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Jacqueline
Australia5 reviews8.0“Great for families.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A map of nearby attractions would have been really helpful.
The room was a generous size and well appointed. The location was very central to most of the key attractions and with good access to public transport.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Benedicte
Singapore6 reviews1 helpful vote10“Beautiful hotel in gion, perfect for family”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Perfectly located. Good size bedroom for a family
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Jane
Australia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows and futons were a little uncomfortable.
The amenities offered by the hotel were excellent!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Melisa
Australia3 reviews10“Excellent. Would book again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only thing that sucked was that no JR or subway stations were close to utilise passes.
Excellent customer service - everyone at the reception is lovely. Super comfy beds, the room has all basic necessities (including microwave). Ocerall, a lovely place to stay.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Christine
Philippines4 reviews10“Very comfortable and would not mind coming back soon.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 7 nights
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The staff at Rinn Gion Kenninji always went out of their way to accommodate all our requests for taxis, reservations and anything we needed. They are extremely polite and kind. The hotel is very clean and the location is near all the restos, shops and attractions. This our second time in this hotel and would not mind coming back again soon.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Kate
Canada4 reviews9.0“We loved our stay - our room was spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed the Gion district.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
The laundry facilities are in another building and have restricted access for guests at the Villa.
We enjoyed the spacious room, which combined Japanese and Western elements. Gion is a delightful neighborhood for a home base - we walked from the Villa to most sights we wanted to see in the Higashiyama district. Many restaurants are nearby. We'd highly recommend this property.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Masami
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote10“Fantastic modern clean Villa in historical Gion district”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only small negative was the fact that the laundry was only in Rinn Gion Kenninji which was few doors down from Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa where we stayed. However we were able to start the laundry and ask the staff to take the dried clothes back to our Villa without having to come back from our planned day which was very helpful
Great location right next to Kenninji temple which is fabulous temple to visit in any case. Easy walking distance to historical Gion area and Hanamidori street, as well as other famous temples such as Kiyomizudeta and Kodaiji amongst others. Room is spacious, spotllessly clean and in quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Bastien
France54 reviews17 helpful votes9.0“A nice stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really
Very well located, in the exact right place to enjoy Kyoto. It matches 100% with the photos, very cleaned, real space and confortable. Staff is helpful. For a 2-3 night stays, go for it!
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Jacqui
Australia5 reviews10“Family stay in Gion”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable room with plenty of space fod family of 4. Excellent bathroom facilities. Great location for walking around Gion and close to train/buses.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Beng
Singapore9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Superb location and comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Location is superb. At Gion and near to temples such as Kenninji. Walking distance to shopping area n restaurants. Room is spacious and comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Temduang
Australia6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Futons are a bit thin and not that comfortable even for the kids. We were given a room on the second floor and upstairs footsteps were so loud until late. We informed the staff but it didn’t get better.
Good location, clean and spacious for a family.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Shan
United States5 reviews8.0“Overall it was a comfortable stay. Would recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could hear people stomping their feet above us at night. No access to laundry after early hours since the villa is located down the street from the main building.
Spacious, speedy WiFi, clean, just as pictured!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Sushanth
United Arab Emirates2 reviews10“Fantastic for families and couples alike”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic space for family of 4. Was not expecting such a large room with living space and decorated in traditional japanese fashion. In the GION district so you are pretty much close to all the action.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Jaclyn
United States5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very well located and clean. Spacious enough for our family of 4 and luggage.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Patricia
Singapore18 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
In kenninji villa, have no laundry machine, you have to bring your laundry to main building kenninji. It's only a step away. However, because of that, it's limited to 8 am to 10 pm. It will be great if create another area of laundry at the villa as well 😀
The space is amazing. And the one that make it pleasant is the staff. They all very kind. Communication and question is answered promptly. Even before the stay.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Dr1959
New Zealand20 reviews1 helpful vote10“Fantastic location with many attractions in walking distance. Good size room with comfortable beds.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 7 nights
We enjoyed the location as it was an easy walk to many attractions and yet still quiet in the night. The beds were comfortable and the size of the room was perfect for three adults. The room was cleaned twice during our seven night stay and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Eduardo
United States8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“amazing stay for 2-4 people. Roomy and very comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
a bit of a damp smell outside the room (but NOT detectable inside at all)
spacious, comfortable, great location
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Iris
Netherlands2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing!
Spacious and clean! The location is great and the staff was very kind. Will definitely recommend and book again when visiting Kyoto again.
Stayed in May 2023
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