The Best Hotels Closest to Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Oscar

Rp2.871.902

Rp3.159.092 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Chris

Rp5.795.840

Rp6.375.424 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

3. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Bruna Maria

Rp3.572.313

Rp3.929.544 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Enkeleda

Rp19.310.837

Rp21.241.921 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden table, and chairs. A large window provides a view of a tree outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a two-story structure, large sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned bench, and a sliding door.

A room with a wooden desk, a bench, and a view of a textured wall and a tree outside.

5. BenTen Residences

Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Felecia

Rp8.324.434

Rp9.156.877 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

6. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Philip

Rp18.128.767

Rp19.941.644 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a loft-style bed, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a view.

A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a geometric art piece, and a potted plant.

7. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Teresa

Rp10.891.596

Rp11.980.756 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

8. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

Rp8.121.706

Rp8.933.877 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Anne

Rp9.595.298

Rp10.554.828 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Azher

Rp1.886.769

Rp2.075.446 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

11. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Christian Michael

Rp7.471.258

Rp8.218.384 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

12. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Alexey

Rp3.964.482

Rp4.360.930 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

13. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Ann

Rp4.124.891

Rp4.537.402 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

14. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Iryna

Rp20.898.441

Rp22.988.285 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

15. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Sophie

Rp18.748.702

Rp20.623.572 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

16. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Owen

Rp5.574.705

Rp6.435.552 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a bamboo garden view, and a shower area with geometric tile patterns.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

17. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Carol

Rp2.268.350

Rp2.495.185 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

18. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Alexander h

Rp12.310.913

Rp13.542.004 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a white sink.

A room with a wooden table, a chair, a wall-mounted light fixture, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a wicker basket.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, and a mirror.

A wooden table with a kettle, a tissue box, and a chair. There is a wooden rack with hangers and a white towel.

19. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple

lauren

Rp3.083.155

Rp3.391.436 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

A room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden structure, a stone lantern, and a small pond.

20. Campton Higashiyama Roku

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Katherine

Rp6.659.547

Rp7.325.502 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kodai-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 2,228 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
BenTen Residences	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

8/10 Good

"great breakfast"

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was awesome, no complaints."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Modern hotel. Nice lounge with drinks for guests tasty Japanese breakfast tray."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The Nohga Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 21 day trip to Japan. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Kyoto. Great location and hats off to everyone working there. What a delight."

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"Great sized rooms with plenty of extras - really thoughtful of any needs. Location is super convenient and walkable distance to the main temple Kiyomizu-dera as well as the city center. They also have a great onsen, which is very relaxing after a full day of sightseeing. Will definitely come back here when I visit Kyoto again."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Attentive and helpful staff - very clean and organized for checkin"

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8/10 Good

"Very convenient location, close to the main attractions."

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was not expecting the eco hotel approach that greeted us and we were a little confused at first by the do-it-yourself approach to room cleaning etc but the staff were helpful and the system did work - reducing the burden of unnecessary cleaning or waste. The public onsen was lovely too - a real bonus plus an excellent location. The rooms were small but not noisy and had everything you needed right in the heart of Kyoto."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is good"

Other attractions near Kodai-ji Temple

A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, a sign with Japanese characters, and a clear blue sky.

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.

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A night view of a traditional Japanese garden with illuminated trees and rocks.

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

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Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Ryozen Kannon War Memorial. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Gesshinin

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Gesshinin. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Seiryuji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Seiryuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Hokanji Temple

9.0/10 (25 reviews)

After visiting Hokanji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine

After visiting Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ryozen Museum of History

You can study the exhibits at Ryozen Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kodai-ji Temple?

Kodai-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 656 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Kodai-ji Temple?

Adjacent to Kodai-ji Temple, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options within a short distance include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.

How many hotels are there close to Kodai-ji Temple?

Expedia has 656 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kodai-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kodai-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Kodai-ji Temple.

What can I see and do near Kodai-ji Temple?

Study the collections at Sannenzaka Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto National Museum. Ishibe Alley, Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater.

How can I get to Kodai-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Kodai-ji Temple is easy. You can access metro transport at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station and Keage Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station and Sanjo Station are the closest stations to Higashiyama Ward.

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Our top choices for Kodai-ji Temple hotels

1. Ayanishiki Gion

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

3. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5. BenTen Residences

6. Hotel Chourakukan

7. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

8. Shikikaboku

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

11. Hotel Gion Ichirin

12. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

13. Gion Elite Terrace

14. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

15. SOWAKA

16. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

17. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

18. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

19. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

20. Campton Higashiyama Roku

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Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hilton Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Other attractions near Kodai-ji Temple

Ishibe Alley

Entokuin Temple

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

Gesshinin

Seiryuji Temple

Hokanji Temple

Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine

Ryozen Museum of History

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