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A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, large windows, and balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.8 km from Saionji Temple

Simon

Rp2.589.612

Rp2.848.573 total

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a tea set, and a cushioned seating area by a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, tatami flooring, and a view of a garden.

A wooden interior with a stone bathtub, two wooden stools, and a shower area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two tatami mats, a low table, and a hanging rack.

2. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Freek de

Rp4.247.037

Rp4.671.741 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and wooden chairs.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

3. Tanoya

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Saionji Temple

Jeremy

Rp2.470.983

Rp3.284.262 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with two cups and a book, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a staircase.

4. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Raffi

Rp1.132.543

Rp1.370.376 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A nighttime garden pathway leading to a traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and a low table.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a small window.

A modern bathroom with a wooden floor, a sink with a marble countertop, and a framed painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

5. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Annie Jie Yu

Rp2.779.879

Rp3.057.867 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

6. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 1 km from Saionji Temple

Marc

Rp10.229.955

Rp11.252.950 total

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

7. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Saionji Temple

Manish

Rp2.033.481

Rp2.236.829 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

A children's playroom with bunk beds, a sofa, and a small table.

8. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.3 km from Saionji Temple

Jeannette

Rp1.068.678

Rp2.116.123 total

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A hallway with a sign reading 'AGORA PLACE KYOTO NIJO' and a decorative plant.

A modern waiting area with a reception desk, seating, and a decorative wall.

9. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

TSUYOSHI

Rp334.100

Rp367.510 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring and a wooden exterior.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

10. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2 km from Saionji Temple

Anisha

Rp3.706.135

Rp4.076.703 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a small table with a lamp.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

11. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Anna

Rp11.325.433

Rp12.457.976 total

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a tiled floor, and a small tree outside.

A corridor with wooden slats, a view of greenery, and a seating area with a lamp.

12. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

CARLOS

Rp1.292.932

Rp1.422.225 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen area.

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

A garden with a bamboo gate, stone pathway, and various plants.

13. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Zane

Rp1.948.676

Rp2.143.544 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

A bathroom with a stone floor, wooden stools, a bathtub with a stone wall, and a large mirror.

A koi pond with a stone lantern, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern entrance, large windows, and potted plants outside.

14. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Constance

Rp1.491.854

Rp1.805.143 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a sign reading "The Tenei Hotel," and a person in traditional attire entering.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a tatami mat floor, a small table with a basket, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hot spring area with a table and two glasses of champagne, surrounded by bamboo plants and illuminated candles.

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony setup, including a tea bowl, a tea caddy, and a bamboo basket.

15. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

Nishijin, 2 km from Saionji Temple

Blair

Rp4.752.126

Rp5.227.339 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern building with a stone facade, labeled "The Green."

16. The Screen

Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Trinity

Rp2.520.423

Rp3.049.711 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a unique geometric design.

17. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Saionji Temple

Rp849.068

Rp934.008 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, and a traditional sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

18. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Saionji Temple

Helen

Rp2.830.452

Rp3.424.847 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hallway with a wooden wall, a tiled floor, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a glass door entrance, and a tiled floor.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a visible sign reading "NOKU", and a covered outdoor area with seating.

19. Noku Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Mary

Rp1.449.247

Rp1.594.172 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and futon beds.

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and white walls, surrounded by a garden with fallen autumn leaves.

20. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Saionji Temple

Camden

Rp478.798

Rp526.678 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 811 reviews	View
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful, they even gave me a free bottle of sake"

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was amazing! The staff, amenities, and cleanliness were all excellent. Plus, it was super close to a family mart and the famous markets! I’d definitely recommend it, and I’m already looking forward to coming back!"

Hyatt Place Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is a perfect location for visiting most of the sites in Kyoto. The one suggestion would be to have some variety in the breakfast menu. We stayed for 6 days so it got kinda tiresome to have the same food."

hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet room after a long day of tours. Super clean room , bigger than other rooms in Japan. Bathroom and a shower with excellent water pressure. The shampoo, body soap and conditioner were fancy. There was a fridge and a water kettle. TV and AC. Recommended."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"The room was small but neat. Amenities downstairs were good. Staff was courteous."

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

A river with a small waterfall, surrounded by greenery and distant mountains.

Kamogawa Park

After visiting Kamogawa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

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A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.

Doshisha University

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the campus of Doshisha University as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kami-goryo Shrine

Kami-goryo Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Jotenkaku Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Jotenkaku Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Junenji Temple

Junenji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Zuishunin

Enjoy an outing to Zuishunin during your stay in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Kawai Shrine

After visiting Kawai Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Saionji Temple?

Saionji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 73 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Saionji Temple?

Kyoto Brighton Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and a bar. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Saionji Temple. Other good options close by include Kyoto Garden Palace and Yadoya Nishijinso.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Saionji Temple?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Saionji Temple.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Saionji Temple.

What can I see and do near Saionji Temple?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. While you're exploring, swing by Shokoku-ji Temple, Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Kamishichiken Kabukai and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Saionji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Saionji Temple is simple. You can access metro transport at Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station and Nijojo-mae Station. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Nijo Station.

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Our top choices for Saionji Temple hotels

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Ryokan Tori

3. Tanoya

4. Hyatt Place Kyoto

5. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

6. Kamo Residences by Reflections

7. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8. PLAY!! RESI STAY

9. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10. Rinn Shiki Juraku

11. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

12. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

13. Retreat Kamikashiwano

14. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

15. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

16. The Screen

17. Hostel Sui Kyoto

18. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

19. Noku Kyoto

20. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hyatt Place Kyoto

hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

Kamogawa Park

Shokoku-ji Temple

Doshisha University

Kami-goryo Shrine

Jotenkaku Museum

Junenji Temple

Zuishunin

Kawai Shrine

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