Chion-In Wajun Kaikan - Kyoto

Traditional Japanese temple hotel in the heart of Kyoto's cultural district

Rooms & Accommodations

Chion-In Wajun Kaikan offers both Japanese-style tatami rooms with traditional futon bedding and Western-style rooms with beds. All air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, minibar fridge, and Japanese Yukata robes. Guests can choose between the authentic tatami experience or the comfort of Western beds, each providing a quiet retreat from the bustling Kyoto streets.

Dining

The on-site Kasuian restaurant serves traditional multi-course kaiseki dinners featuring local Kyoto specialties and Buddhist vegetarian dishes. A Japanese set menu breakfast is offered each morning. Meals are presented in a traditional style, reflecting the temple's cultural heritage.

Wellness & Amenities

Guests can refresh in the hotel's spacious public baths after a day of sightseeing. The property also houses a gift shop selling local souvenirs and a gallery displaying historical Buddhist materials and artworks from Chion-in Temple. Free self-parking is available, and public areas offer free WiFi.

Cultural Experiences

Every morning, guests are invited to attend a Buddhist ceremony at the adjacent Chion-in Temple, with a wake-up call at 5:20 AM and services beginning at 6:00 AM. The hotel also offers Shakyo Sutra transcription, allowing guests to copy Buddhist scriptures. These experiences provide rare access to temple rituals not available to day visitors.

Location & Surroundings

Wajun Kaikan Kyoto sits in the Higashiyama district, a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and a 20-minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple. The Gion District is a 10-minute walk away, offering historic streets and traditional tea houses. Public buses from JR Kyoto Station stop at Chion-in-mae, a 5-minute walk from the hotel, providing easy access to the city.

• Location: Adjacent to Chion-in Temple, 5 min walk to Yasaka Shrine and Gion District
• Rooms: Japanese-style tatami rooms with futon bedding or Western-style rooms
• Dining: Multi-course kaiseki dinner featuring Kyoto specialties and Buddhist vegetarian dishes
• Cultural Experiences: Daily morning Buddhist service at the temple, Shakyo Sutra transcription available
• Wellness: Spacious public baths for relaxation
• Amenities: On-site art gallery, gift shop, free self-parking
• Highlight: Free daily morning Buddhist services at 6:00 AM in the temple

Licence number: 京都市指令保保生第422号