Chion-In Wajun Kaikan – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

Chion-In Wajun Kaikan sits directly next to the grounds of Chion-in Temple, one of Kyoto's major temple complexes. The hotel has a public bath, an on-site art gallery that displays historical Buddhist materials from Chion-in Temple, and a gift shop selling local souvenirs. Free self-parking is available, and the property includes a garden and a vending machine.

The hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and refrigerators. Guests can choose between Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and futon bedding, or Western-style rooms with regular beds. Each room includes a hairdryer and Japanese Yukata robes.

The on-site Kasuian restaurant serves traditional multi-course kaiseki meals that feature local Kyoto specialties and Buddhist vegetarian dishes for dinner. Breakfast is a Japanese set menu served at the same restaurant. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner only.

Every morning at 6:00 AM, the hotel offers guests the chance to attend the Buddhist morning service held in the temple's Amida-do and Mieido halls. Shakyo Sutra transcriptions are also available for guests to experience. Temporary art exhibitions are hosted in the hotel gallery, where guests can meet artists from other parts of Japan.

Chion-In Wajun Kaikan is located in the Higashiyama area, a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and a 20-minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple. Gion Shijo Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, and a public bus from JR Kyoto Train Station stops at Chioin-mae Bus Stop, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The Gion District and its restaurants and shops are within walking distance.

Daily Buddhist morning services at Chion-in Temple

Japanese-style tatami rooms with futon bedding

Kaiseki dinner with local Kyoto specialties

Public bath for guest relaxation

On-site gallery with historical Buddhist artworks

Free self-parking available