Chion-in Wajun Kaikan

The location is fantastic, near temples and Ninenzaka where you can find lots of restaurants and shops. The staff is friendly. There is a restaurant in the hotel with wonderful Japanese breakfast. There is a prayer ceremony that guests can attend at the nearby temple, we didn’t get a chance to go to the prayer but the Chionin Temple is breathtaking. It is a nice option to have, you just have to wake up really early to go, wake up call is at 5:20am and I believe services are at 6:00am. We stayed in the Japanese style rooms, very spacious. A relaxing place to stay especially after running around Kyoto with a ton of other tourists.

Loved our stay here. In a beautiful area surrounded by trees with a view of the mountains The temple complex was very peaceful and to be staying next to it was special. We walked thru the park to reach the historical areas of Gion or crossed the river to walk into the more modern areas. The room was large, minimalist and futons very comfortable. Onsen amazing . What makes the place special was the reception staff and Manager ,who were kind, caring and professional. They genuinely want you to have an experience to remember. Which we did . I highly recommend staying here in if you are after peace and serenity in our crazy hectic world . Thank you

Wow, what an amazing experience it was to stay here! The staff were super friendly and helpful and made all the information really clear, with leaflets to explain things like how to make the futon and how to use the baths. We stayed in a traditional Japanese tatami-floor room with futons and we attended the early-morning Buddhist service. We also loved walking around the park next to the temple as the sun went down, and using the hot bath. These were all such special experiences. We also had a Japanese breakfast in the restaurant (rice, miso soup, pickles, etc) which was unusual for us as Europeans but again, a brilliant experience. We had assumed that the breakfast would be vegan because of it being a Buddhist temple, but that was not the case. However, when we explained that we don’t eat animal products, they quickly swapped a few things for plant-based options without any issues.

The rooms are spacious and very clean. Even though the place is very close to Maruyama park, it's very quiet and relaxing. The staff was incredibly kind! They are able to provide vegan food here, which is wonderful!

Loved this place. Nice people working here are fabulous breakfast. Nice very neat onsen. Do join them for the sunrise buddhist ceremony at the temple. It is an experience. Lovely aesthetic of the place. Super location.