Rinn Kyoto Imperial Palace South Kishoan — Hotel in Kyoto

We stayed in this lovely Machi-Ya, Kishoan from 12OCT to 19OCT 2022 and loved every minute of our stay. The Macho-Ya was so centrally located, great quiet neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and metro all within easy access. The property was immaculate and so comfortable. Everything you would need for your stay was provided, from robes, towels, coffee, bath salts to all utensil you would need in the kitchen. We loved going to the local bakery for our daily croissants and leisurely having breakfast out on the sweet back yard space and plan our day. We booked with Shiki Properties directly, and they were so easy to work with. Their site is very detailed and gives you so much information. From reservation to arrival all went extremely well, they are very responsive to inquiries. We were shipping our luggage ahead to each destination as we read the Bullet Train can be very crowded with luggage. This was a little difficult at first because Shiki Properties were used to their tenants carrying their own luggage. Having said this, they worked the problem out and our luggage arrived and someone was there to accept it. The bedrooms are upstairs a very steep climb, I hope they install a bannister. All in all I can't recommend this property highly enough and hope to come back and stay here again. It is so nice to stay in a neighborhood in such a lovely property. This was one of the highlights during our visit to Japan. 7/2/2023. Update, this property's rates have sky rocketed from the above review. I would not now rebook...

Negative comments: Unfortunately, as we stayed there on March, the ground floor never got warm. Because of the poor quality of the window (as it is an old traditional type of house) the cold air could get through. As a result, we couldn’t enjoy the ground floor at all, we were basically freezing and shivering. All doors and several parts of the ceiling were very low and the men that where more than 1.90m high bumped their heads all the time. THE BATHROOM OF THE GROUND FLOOR WAS COLD AS A FRIDGE! It was sooo difficult to take a shower and pee in it (also there was no electricity power supply inside to put an air heater provided). Also due to the poor quality of the window, every morning we woke up from the noises of the road. We sincerely regret the money we gave.

Rest of comments: The appartement was in a very nice neighborhood, not on the area of the center of Kyoto, but 10 minutes by walking. All main sightseeing was more than ½ a hour away. It was very clean and provided all needed hotel amenities. The apartment was...

MACHI-YA in Kyoto is very special to any Japanese people. You will never get a chance to live in inner Kyoto City, if you’re not born in a genuine Kyotoit family. It was such a great privilege to stay in this beautiful MACHI-YA, Kisho-an. You can feel the traditional Japanese people’s life here. It is like you come and visit your cozy granny’s place. It does not only remind you good old Japan but also has nice modern accommodations. It makes your stay even more comfortable. Powerful air-conditioning let us forget the deadly heat of summer in Kyoto. You can enjoy wonderful Japanese bath and comfortable bed and FUTON. Your stay in Kisho-an will definitely be a memorable experience in Japan. I will never forget staying here with my good...