Located in a quiet neighborhood in Arashiyama district, Rangetsu offers Japanese-style accommodations with a private Hinoki cypress wood bath and free wired internet access. Guests can also relax in the public indoor/outdoor baths as well. Keifuku Arashiyama Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Some rooms have a private open-air bath. Rangetsu Ryokan is a 15-minute walk from Arashiyama Monkey Park and a 10-minute walk from Tenryu-ji Temple. Togetsu Bridge is a 5-minute walk and Hankyu Arashiyama Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. Photocopying services and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. Free parking is on-site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Public Bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.7
High score for Kyoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tsui
    United States of America United States of America
    Overall an amazing, one of a kind experience. Hands down best part of our trip to Japan. The meals are a must-do, so unique and authentic.
  • S
    United States of America United States of America
    Right from the beginning of being greeted, Rangetsu gave us beyond amazing service. We had the tatami room with an open air bath and had an amazing view of the river. The in room dining was full of interesting courses. The breakfast was served...
  • Monica
    United States of America United States of America
    Rangetsu was top-notch. The hotels exquisite -- an oasis in the middle Arashiyama, which was very very crowded by day with tourists. The staff were amazing -- Professional, kind, always anticipating our needs from the minute we entered the...
  • Corey
    United States of America United States of America
    Stunning views from the private onsen attached to the room courtyard, you can hear the river at night and see the cherry blossoms and mountains from the tub. A separate bathing tub inside the unit allows you to open the door fully and experience...
  • Casey
    United States of America United States of America
    Seemed very traditional and authentic. Great private nine course dinner and unforgettable breakfast. Family enjoyed the onsen baths. Very high service level.
  • Berryman
    United States of America United States of America
    Extremely nice staff that provided a great atmosphere for relaxation. The facilities were very clean.
  • Kaoru
    Japan Japan
    the view of the river is such a gem. location is best for walking around arashiyama. we didn’t order food but still gave us a traditional Japanese ryokan experience. the small private wooden hot tub a very nice touch.
  • Terry
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful traditional stay and meal. Great staff. Great meals.
  • H
    Hannah
    United States of America United States of America
    The dinner course was amazing and the service was impeccable and top notch!
  • Vivian
    United States of America United States of America
    I booked the full course, with kaiseiki dinners and Japanese breakfast. The service is TOP notch! They pay attention to every detail. Once entering, we needed to take our shoes off. They wiped and sanitized our carry on. After they gave us the...

Area info

Amenities of Rangetsu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Public Bath
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Rangetsu takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    < 1 year old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    1 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ¥11,000 per child, per night

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUCCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.

    Please notify the hotel the gender of all guests. The hotel will provide the appropriate male/female Yukata robes.

    If you have food allergies, please let the hotel know in advance.

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Beginning from 1 April 2017, Japanese-style Twin Rooms with meals will only include breakfast and will be served in the dining room. Please note that dinner cannot be added.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Rangetsu

    • The prices at Rangetsu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Rangetsu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian
    • Rangetsu is 3.7 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Rangetsu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Rangetsu include:

      • Family
      • Twin
      • Suite
    • Rangetsu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Public Bath