Rangetsu
4-star · Kyoto, Japan
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- Bad reviews
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- Price
- $418 a nightabout 186% more than other 4-star hotels in Kyoto.
- Where
- 7.8 km from the centreMetro: Uzumasa Tenjingawa (3.9 km)
Keep in mind: Small dated bath.
What guests say
Guests lovePerfect Arashiyama location · Quiet river nights · Attentive service
Keep in mindSmall dated bath · Bathhouse needs repair
Best forcouples · sightseers
Right by the Togetsukyo bridge on the Katsura river — daytime bustle giving way to quiet night views — Rangetsu delivers elegant ryokan stays near Tenryuji, with complimentary minibar beer and service so professional that forgotten earrings were mailed to the next hotel. The weak spot is the bathing: a small indoor-only public bath that one guest says needs repair and trails the area's onsen standard.
- Rooms
- Clean elegant rooms facing the river.
- Service
- Excellent; lost items mailed onward, per the write-ups.
- Location
- By the Togetsukyo bridge on the river.
- Food
- Good quality meals served.
- Facilities
- A small indoor-only public bath.
- Value
- Fine value, though the bath underwhelms.
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Before you book
- Check-in / out
- Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property
Location
Sakyo-ku Sagatenryuji Susukinobaba-cho 7, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 616-8385, Japan
- Arashiyamaabout 8 min on foot
Airport: Itami Airport (52 km) · Train Station: Arashiyama Station (0.9 km) · Metro: Uzumasa Tenjingawa (3.9 km)
7.8 km from the centre of Kyoto
How it compares
Rangetsu ranks #81 of 406 hotels Staylist lists in Kyoto and #28 of 135 4-star hotels there. At about $418 a night it costs more than most 4-star hotels in Kyoto, which are typically $146. The closest listed alternative is Muni Kyoto, 100 m away (score 7.7).
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About the hotel
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 2005
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Private parking
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- No smoking in public areas
- Garden
- Smoking area
- Elevator
- First aid kit
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Rangetsu?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
Is there parking at Rangetsu?
Yes: private parking.
How far is Rangetsu from the airport?
The nearest airport is Itami Airport, about 52 km away.
How far is Rangetsu from the centre of Kyoto?
About 7.8 km.
Is Rangetsu suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.