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A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 2.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Celine

Rp1.667.600

Rp1.834.360 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 2.1 km from Gesshinji Temple

Derek

Rp3.640.471

Rp4.004.518 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign for the hotel.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, arranged on a long counter with multiple serving stations.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stained glass window depicting birds, and a red and yellow reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

3. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Jen-Hao

Rp1.541.206

Rp1.695.292 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

4. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 2.6 km from Gesshinji Temple

Ming Fai

Rp2.316.638

Rp2.837.526 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 2.1 km from Gesshinji Temple

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a...

Paul

Rp977.047

Rp1.074.752 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

A wooden structure with a lattice roof, surrounded by flowering trees.

A traditional Japanese garden with a central pavilion, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway.

A restaurant interior with wooden slatted walls, hanging pendant lights, and a planter with greenery.

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Kyomachi, 2.1 km from Gesshinji Temple

Rp1.001.662

Rp1.115.672 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

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.

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6.6 km from Gesshinji Temple

Brandi

Rp5.372.181

Rp5.909.399 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

8. Shikikaboku

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

Kurt

Rp8.320.656

Rp9.152.722 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

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

9. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

6.4 km from Gesshinji Temple

julie

Rp13.564.257

Rp14.920.683 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

10. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

Kurtis

Rp1.805.697

Rp1.986.267 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

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

11. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.2 km from Gesshinji Temple

Roselyn

Rp4.241.503

Rp5.365.502 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, sofa, and a small coffee table. There is a sliding door leading to another room.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a long bench, and a table with chairs.

12. Rinn Shirakawa South

6.6 km from Gesshinji Temple

Maritez

Rp1.517.516

Rp1.669.268 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Quinn

Rp1.116.934

Rp1.228.627 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

14. SOWAKA

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

sonia

Rp10.862.474

Rp11.948.721 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A building entrance with a sign reading "Waka" and a sign indicating a drop-off point for luggage.

A traditional Japanese gate with a blue sign featuring white characters.

A modern interior with a large glass door leading to the street, a bench, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

15. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

Yun Li

Rp1.063.095

Rp1.169.404 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a landscaped garden, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese tatami room with a low table, two tatami mats, a television, and a sliding door.

16. Ryokan KANADE

6.2 km from Gesshinji Temple

JASPEL

Rp2.397.164

Rp2.636.880 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of a residential area.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and large windows offering a view of a garden and mountains.

A hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted light fixture, and tatami flooring.

17. Gion Ryokan Karaku

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

Lehi

Rp2.165.070

Rp2.381.577 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

18. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

6.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Scott

Rp1.763.011

Rp2.191.422 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a traditional building.

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden buildings, a metal fence, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway between traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a TV, and sliding doors.

19. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

6.4 km from Gesshinji Temple

Garrett

Rp3.564.494

Rp3.920.943 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a stone lantern, a wooden gate, and a pathway leading to a room with sliding doors and a tatami mat floor.

A room with a large window, a hanging light fixture, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo fence, and various plants.

A room with a large window, wooden bench seating, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

6.1 km from Gesshinji Temple

Craig

Rp3.466.940

Rp5.636.529 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Gesshinji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku	9.0 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very good 666 reviews	View

Top Gesshinji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodations are impeccably clean, and the staff is very accommodating. Be sure to try the breakfast—it's a highlight! Unfortunately, I can’t enjoy the onsen because of my tattoos. However, the venue is conveniently located near the train station, and the food is exceptional."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!! Staff were amazing"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

Gion Ryokan Karaku

10/10 Excellent

"Very traditional great stay!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

Other attractions near Gesshinji Temple

A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.

Lake Biwa Canal

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Lake Biwa Canal, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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A traditional Japanese temple entrance with a wooden gate, stone steps, and banners.

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a visit to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Sekino Semimaru Shrine

After visiting Sekino Semimaru Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gesshinji Temple?

Gesshinji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 1135 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gesshinji Temple. Other good choices within a few miles include Biwako Hotel and Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gesshinji Temple?

Expedia has 1135 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Gesshinji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gesshinji 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 is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Gesshinji Temple.

What can I see and do near Gesshinji Temple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto National Museum. Nishiki Market, Eikan-do Temple and Nanzen-ji Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner and Minamiza Theater.

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Our top choices for Gesshinji Temple hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

4. Biwako Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8. Shikikaboku

9. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

10. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

11. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12. Rinn Shirakawa South

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

14. SOWAKA

15. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

16. Ryokan KANADE

17. Gion Ryokan Karaku

18. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

19. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

20. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

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Top Gesshinji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Biwako Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Gesshinji Temple

Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Sekino Semimaru Shrine

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

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