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Rinn Shirakawa South

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Kyoto's iconic Yasaka and Heian Shrines offers travelers a quiet base with modern conveniences for exploring the historic district

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Rinn Shirakawa South reveals the tranquil side of Kyoto while keeping travelers connected with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities and the location that puts them within walking distance of two of Kyoto's most significant shrines.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a wooden wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Rinn Shirakawa South. Yasaka Shrine and Heian Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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509, Tsutsumicho, Higashiyamaku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0025

What's nearby

  • Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630
    Hanamikoji Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 京都市四条河原町��交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station
    3 min walk
  • Sanjo Station
    9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • マルシン飯店
    2 min walk
  • 東北家
    3 min walk
  • 吉祥菓寮祇園本店
    3 min walk
  • Le Bac à Sable
    2 min walk

About this property

Rinn Shirakawa South

  • Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Rinn Shirakawa South provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Luggage storage, a lift and smoke-free property
    • A vending machine, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Rinn Shirakawa South have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
    • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rinn Shirakawa South pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rinn Shirakawa South?

Rinn Shirakawa South doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rinn Shirakawa South?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rinn Shirakawa South?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rinn Shirakawa South located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hanamikoji Street, Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rinn Shirakawa South Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing for us, everything near by. Staff was super friendly and helpful! Place was great, very neat and cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Beautiful hotel in an awesome location. Friendly staff. Room was spacious with a huge bathroom and separate toilet. Was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is really big with a tatami area where you can relax. You can move the beds around easily. Everyone in the front desk speaks fluent English. It has an old school key lock. It only has roughly 12 rooms. So even though it only has 1 washer, it was empty every time we have to use it. It also had an ice and water machine. It is in a quiet neighbourhood that is close to many shrines. The only minor complaint I have is there was a weird smell coming from either the washroom or the shower room. We had to turn the exhaust fan on the entire time to get rid of it. Also the TV was positioned in away such that it took me 5 minutes to connect the HDMI.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and well maintain hotel

Overall experience is good, hotel condition is excellence, only thing missing is lack of water dispenser.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mateusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plaseant and comfortable room, nice and quiet building. Not enough storage space for family of four.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lap Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is away from the crowd but in a super conveniet location. Close to Higashiyama Sanjo subway station and walking distance to major attractions. Enjoyed browsing around the neighborhoold to feel the life of the locals. Wonderful options for meals, from authentic french pastry for breakfast to fusion with local fresh ingredients for dinner. The premises is very well maintain and equipped. Enjoyed staying in the room with two twin beds as well as tatatmi area - the fusion of modern and tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit hard to find at first, but it’s in a convenient spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Guada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a very quiet neighborhood near convenient stores and restaurants. Very clean hotel and friendly staff. A block away is a river, it is peaceful and serene. Keep in mind that housekeeping comes every 4 days and the lobby hours are very limited, staff isn't there 24hrs. Check in is at 4pm. Also read the washer and dryer directions very carefully because it washed my clothes again and I had to pay to dry it again. Overall, I highly recommend for a stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
みやこめっせでの仕事にいくために宿泊しました。近くに静かなバルもあり、軽食を1人でとるにも便利でした。周辺もコンビニ、スーパーがあり多少の買い物も困りません。大通りに近くタクシーも広い安いです。ホテルの室内がやや暗く、洗面台はメイクをするにはもう少し明るいライトを用意してほしいです。新しくきれいな宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全体的にはよいが、洗面台で化粧するにはくらいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

SHIMIZU

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yongmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

xiaoyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

みほ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023