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choice for those who want to try a ryokan without any language difficulties. It's very close
THREE SISTERS INN ANNEX¥¥
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(
スリーシスターズイン洛東荘別館
; 761-6333; fax 761-6338; 89 Irie-chō, Okazaki, Sakyō-ku; s/d/
tr ¥10,810/18,170/23,805; ; Okazakimichi stop, bus 100, Dōbutsuen-mae stop, bus 5)
An annexe of
the Three Sisters Inn, this ryokan is well run, comfortable and used to foreigners. It has a
pleasant breakfast nook that overlooks a wonderful Japanese garden. The bamboo-lined
close to the sights of Northern Higashiyama.
KOTO INN¥¥
| GUESTHOUSE
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(
古都イン
; 751−2753; koto.inn@gmail.com; 373 Hori-ike-chō, Higashiyama-ku; d from ¥15,000;
; 2min walk from Higashiyama Station, Tōzai subway line)
Conveniently located near the Hi-
gashiyama sightseeing district, this vacation rental is good for families, couples and
groups who want a bit of privacy. It's got everything you need and is decorated with
lovely Japanese antiques. While the building is traditionally Japanese, all the facilities are
fully modernised.
Arashiyama & Sagano
HOTEL RAN-TEI¥¥¥
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(
ホテル嵐亭
; 371-1119; hotelrantei @kyoto-centuryhotel.co.jp; Ukyō-ku, Saga Tenryū-ji, Susukinobaba-chō
12; r per person ¥16,000-34,000; ; 10min walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station, Keifuku Arashiyama line)
The excellent Ran-tei has spacious gardens and both Japanese- and Western-style accom-
modation. The rooms are spacious and quiet here and there is a great view from the bath-
room. The Japanese-style breakfast may not suit all palates but it is filling.
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ARASHIYAMA BENKEI¥¥¥
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per person incl meals from ¥21,000; 6min walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station, Keifuku Arashiyama line)
This
elegant ryokan has a pleasant riverside location and serves wonderful
kaiseki
(Japanese
haute cuisine). The service is kind and friendly and the river view from the spacious
rooms is great.
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