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Rinn Tofukuji Riverside

2.0 star property
Hotel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

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Exterior
Lobby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2-27-28 Fukuine Goshonouchi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0987
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 147 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 133 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 157 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Run of House(2 Single beds or 1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.Your stay at this Higashiyama Ward hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower. Kamo River and Tofuku-ji Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tofukuji Station - 1 min walk
  • Tobakaido Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ドラゴンバーガー - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪大黒ラーメン 東福寺店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪パンとコーヒーとひらりんと… - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe January - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大谷園茶舗 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rinn Tofukuji Riverside

Hotel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
Rinn Tofukuji Riverside offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Rinn Tofukuji Riverside offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rinn Tofukuji Riverside to the airport?

Rinn Tofukuji Riverside is 29.7 mi (57-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rinn Tofukuji Riverside have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rinn Tofukuji Riverside.

Does Rinn Tofukuji Riverside offer free breakfast?

Rinn Tofukuji Riverside does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rinn Tofukuji Riverside?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rinn Tofukuji Riverside?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Rinn Tofukuji Riverside?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Rinn Tofukuji Riverside have a pool?

Rinn Tofukuji Riverside does not have a pool.

Does Rinn Tofukuji Riverside have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rinn Tofukuji Riverside to downtown Kyoto?

Rinn Tofukuji Riverside is 2.2 mi away from Kyoto.

Rinn Tofukuji Riverside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anya

Traveled with partner
staff was unhelpful and stingy. would not recommend booking at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Excellent Quiet Location

Clean, roomy, and convenient location. We stayed for two nights and felt the room was really quite roomy compared to several other places we stayed throughout Japan. There was a fridge, sink, hot pot, tea, coffee, and two chambered restroom. We did not expect there would also be a river view and that was a great surprise. For dinner we enjoyed Dragon Burger where the service and menu were excellent. We then grabbed snacks at the local family mart so that we could have a little breakfast before setting out for Fushimi Inari first daylight. (The shrine is just one train stop away). It was perfect and allowed us to get an early start so that we could see tons of sites on our journey that day. Staying here you will get a very local experience and it will be quite a bit quieter than many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little piece of heaven close to tofukuji station. I highly recommend staying at this place. Also try the dragon burger that’s super close to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Juan

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

Fantastic !

This property is located a short distance from Kyoto Station by train, then 5 minutes walk. The area is very quiet a perfect place to relax without the noise of the big city. Easy connected to different areas. Large bedroom with small kitchen, toilet is separated by the japanese bath. The reception is manager by young people and they speak english always happy to assist you. Traditional and secure. Good price. Enjoy my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Singapore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First and foremost; had an absolute amazing stay in this property. The locals are super friendly and the area has various small eateries and a convenience store nearby. It is near Tofukuji station which is 1 stop away from Kyoto station and Inari station (if youre planning to go fushimi inari taisha). The room is kept spotless although the toilet is a little small (but then again almost all toilets are small in Japan). But the good thing is the toilet has a climate control which was great. Conveniently theres also a washing machine in the room! The staff is friendly and honest. Id left my gold ring in the toilet, checked out, travelled all the way to osaka when i realised id left my ring in the toilet of the room i was staying at and i just panicked. So i contacted the hotel and not only did they find it and keep it for me, they were also prompt in their replies and had it delivered to my hotel in osaka in 1 day! Im extremely grateful and amazed at their integrity and promptness. Will definitely come back here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Very convenient location near JR line.

Great location near the Tofukuji train station, but hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

YONG HAU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Mr.Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This guest house is small and in a quiet residential area. Rooms are self-contained apartments including a comfortable bed and bath with shower which had hot water and good pressure. The shower head is rather small however and the bath too small to lay out in, although it is deeper than most, so you can still cover your knees. The kitchenette was handy, including a hob, microwave and fridge freezer. It was a bit irritating that you have to request utensals/plates etc from reception, we felt these should just be left in the room. Having a washer machine in the room was also helpful, allowing a mid-holiday refresh of the wardrobe (well suit case), with powder available from reception for JPY100 per wash. A feature we did really like was the providing of a mobile phone in the room with international calls and local 4G data access, at know extra charge. This made getting out and about in Kyoto much easier, as we were only using wifi on our personal phones. Wifi at the hotel is provided in all rooms, but we did find it a bit slow. Nearby there are various restaurants and convenience stores. 5mins walk away is Tofakuji station, with regular JR local trains taking just 6mins to reach the main Kyoto station and 45mins if you want to head over to Nara.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows were too hard but otherwise staff were lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, they even had a personal washing machine! The location was good too especially if you have the JR pass. An amazing burger shop is 1 minute walk as well. Close to major shrines.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, handy little space. Recommend bringing your own pillow...! (Very clean, but very very firm!)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Went out of their way to give me a good experience

When I first booked this place I thought I was going to make it during their check-in hours. On the day of my stay, I realized I wasn't going to make it there on time so I dialed the number and told them of my circumstances. They placed my room key in a secure locked box and e-mailed me specific instructions to open the box at any hour of the night. In addition, because this isn't a hotel per se, there were other non-standard amenities like a washing machine, a kitchenette, and even a mobile phone guests could rent during their stay (all of which I didn't use). This resulted in a more spacious and comfortable room. Regarding the surrounding area, this place is in a quiet residential neighborhood and a short walk away from Tofukuji Station. The name is on the side of the building in big, glowing letters so it was easy to find at night even when I made a wrong turn. There's a convenience store between the station and the guesthouse so going hungry wasn't an issue. Checking out was a breeze and the staff were super-nice. All in all, this was an amazing deal and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to stay near Central Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rinn Tofukuji is located 1 stop away from JR Kyoto train station, and is a short walk from Tofukuji station.It was clean and quiet, and had everything my wife and I needed for our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how spacious the place is! It's close to a train station hence going around Kyoto was not difficult. Its location is in the middle of the tourist spots so everything is accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Experience a traditional Japanese inn

Staff looked after us so well. Couldn't ask for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cindy, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in is not opened 24 hours. We arrived after the check-in hours. They sent us an email and also left us a hardcopy with clear instructions on how to get our key. Service was generally okay, though after 2 weeks in Japan we've become accustomed to a certain level of service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jiann Yun

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

Will be back again!

Quiet, clean, well equipped room. Well connected transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

SamIAm, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Riverside was a great place to stay during a 4 day trip to Kyoto in April, 2018. It's very clean and was in great condition. Pros: - Close to train stations - Lots of little dinner restaurants and convenience stores in the area. - Clean and felt safe - Big, comfortable rooms and beds (room for 3 actually had 3 beds !) - Nice hot shower Cons - No breakfast places nearby, but there is a kitchen in the suite (with pots and plates available from the front desk) - Road across the river can get busy and noisy at night and we were woken up by emergency vehicles twice during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Helpful Staff

This was a great little hotel close by the train station, which was very convenient. The people were so friendly and helpful. Left cell phone in taxi and hotel tracked it down and arranged for it to be sent to us at hotel. Never expected to see it again!

10/10 Excellent

Aidi

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful time at Rinn Tofukuji Riverside! Just a 3 minutes walk from JR Tofukuji Station which is 1 stop away from JR Kyoto Station. Staffs are always smiley and welcoming and their English is good. The best part is their toilet is also a dryer room. We managed to wash and dry our clothes overnight! Will definitely be back if we are in Kyoto! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant stay - photos are just like IRL

Location is superb. In room facilities great, however there are no utensils available despite having a nice kitchen.