Why I picked it
Walking distance to the Gion evening strolls and the early-morning temple route I mapped out for koyo season.
The catch
Half the rooms face a parking lot. If you cannot confirm a river-facing room, the price is harder to justify.
What I liked
- River-facing rooms are stunning in autumn
- Walkable to Gion
- Genuinely quiet at night
What could be better
- Parking-lot-facing rooms are the same price
- No elevator — pack light