10 mins walk to Daitokuji-Temple which is famous for Japanese tea ceremony. A retro and historical hot spring is near by. A location of Shion-An called "Murasakino" where ued to love by aristocrats of Heian Period as an entertainement place. You can feel the atmosphere of old Kyoto around there. Shion-An welcomes 10 people as max, so you can stay with your friends and family in a wide relaxing house.
A Japanese inner garden at Shion-an shows four seasons of Japan. There are many Japanese trees, glasses, and stone are placed. You may enjoy the typical Kyoto's garden at there.
Big capacity is acceptable. Good for family & friends gathering.
You can stay with a big group at Shion-an. There are 1 big Japanese room, small Japanese room, and bed room as your sleeping place, so you can have a relaxing time with your friends or family. Also, there are 3 toilets, so even in a busy morning, your group do not have any stress to prepare. And there is a traditional and historical hot spring near by the house, you can use it instead of the house's bathroom. It will make your friendship stronger.
Let's go to "Funaoka Onsen"
It's a 1 minute' walk from Shion-An to the "Funaoka Onsen".
"Funaoka Onsen is designated as one of the tangible cultural property of Japan.