Yado Arashiyama is a great hotel to stay at in Kyoto. The rooms are nice, clean, and have comfortable beds. The staff are very friendly and make every effort to ensure you have a comfortable stay. The hotel also has a cafe that serves good food and is a fantastic spot to hang out. The location is the best, it puts you in close walking distance of the bamboo grove, shrines, temples, and shops along the river. I make frequent trips to Japan and I always stay at the Yado. I highly recommend Yado Arashiyama.