Chion-in Wajun Kaikan

Location was stunning with good bus links. The western style rooms were spotlessly clean and huge in Japanese terms with plenty of bottled water and tea, replenished daily. Staff were extremely polite and very helpful, even holding luggage after checkout as we had an evening flight. The local area was very quiet, the Temple was beautiful, I would recommend the hotel to anyone looking to stay in Kyoto.

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.

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.

perfect location to Gijon, temples, garden around, very nice cuisine resto nearby, waking distance to Kiyomizu, parking nearby and free (ask reception). Staffs are very kind and helpful, lovely mordern hotel managed by the temple. Morning free spiritual ceremony offered, lovely hotel, lovely people!!!!

We spent 3 nights. The check in was very easy. They were quick to point out the curfew of 11;00 PM. This did not affect my wife and I as we tended to be early to bed. We did not try the dinner or breakfast as my wife is a fussy eater and I could give better options among the many restaurants available with in 5 minutes walk. I enjoyed their public bath. Had more of a feels spa than feels onsen. Rooms were the biggest of the trip. 7 days in Tokyo only gave us a very small tiny room. We could not believe how much space and storage was available to use. In my opinion this hotel provides excellent accommodation at a very reasonable price. If i were traveling alone I would choose the meal plan as I love everything they would be serving. Next time. The front desk were exceptionally patient and helpful throughout our short stay. When they saw how much luggage we were trying take to the onsen. He ran two blocks to find a cab that was working. The taxi company was'nt answering their phone becasue of the snow. Incredibly honest. I left money in the yukata that they provide for your onsen experience. When my wife and returned, I found my yukata neatly folded and placed on the bed. The 2000 yen that i left in a pocket. In the morning guests are invited to observe a Buddhist ceremony. We would have loved to attend but were too exhausted to awake that early. Front desk told us to turn off the speakers if we did not wish to attend. Wake up starts at 5:30 and the ceremony starts at 6:15 if this is something. that interests you,. Highly recommend to people who are self directed tourists, couples, value seekers.