Description: The Three Sisters' Inn is located in a quaint residential area, right near Heian-jingu and the Kyoto Municipal Art Museum. Also close by is the Kyoto Handicraft Centre - perfect for souvenir shopping. And the famous Path of Philosophy is also within (a little longer) walking distance. A short walk from the inn is a bus stop that can take you anywhere in Kyoto, given that the bus system is so efficient and easy to follow. (It's better to take the bus rather than the subway to the inn.)
This inn is a ryokan, complete with tatami-matted rooms and futon beds. It's lovely, with a more traditional Japanese feel, and spotless. The service is very friendly and helpful. One example - they watched our many bags for us on our last day. Another time, they were extremely helpful at helping us plan which temples to visit. Yet another time, they made a Japanese phone call to get us some info we needed.
Although breakfast is optional, I loved having the traditional Japanese one before heading out for the day. (An American breakfast was another option.) Plus, each evening, they asked me about my breakfast, since I have food allergies. They were extremely attentive and understanding.
The inn is set in the middle of a traditional, well-tended garden. Some of the breakfast-room tables overlook it, making for a very peaceful way to start the day.
The only drawback is that there is a curfew at 11pm. We found it a little limiting, since we went out with friends.
I highly recommend this inn to people who like to feel more immersed in the culture of where they are, and to people who like a homier, more unique feel.
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