Rinn Kitagomon – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Each of the 14 guestrooms at Rinn Kitagomon includes a tatami floor area and a private bathroom with a deep bathtub. The Queen Room B offers a queen bed, a sofa, and a separate tatami sitting space. Certain room categories, such as the Moderate Twin, provide two single beds and two traditional futons for flexible sleeping arrangements.

Guests can use a coin-operated washing machine and a water dispenser located on the second floor of the hotel. A microwave and an ice machine are available in the same common area for added convenience. Every room is equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an air purifier, and a flat-screen television.

Rinn Kitagomon is set in Higashiyama Ward, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and a 25-minute walk from Kyoto Station. The hotel lies a 1.3 km walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and a 1.6 km walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, both major cultural sites. The Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto National Museum are reachable within 20 minutes on foot.

The hotel provides a concierge service that assists with restaurant bookings, luggage forwarding, and local sightseeing tips. Staff members communicate in English and can store luggage before check-in and after check-out. Luggage can be sent to the next destination or to Kansai Airport from the hotel with staff assistance.

The hotel operates a key-access entry system that allows guests to enter the building outside reception hours. On-site facilities include a designated smoking area, a lift, and security cameras covering all common areas. Rinn Kitagomon does not allow pets or service animals and does not offer on-site dining or room cleaning without additional charges.

Location: Quiet side street in Gion, 9 min from subway

Rooms: Tatami sitting area in all 14 rooms

Amenities: Coin laundry, water dispenser, Nespresso

Service: Concierge assists with luggage forwarding

Access: Walk to Kiyomizu-dera (1.6 km) and Gion Shijo Station