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

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

A traditional Japanese house with a stone staircase leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a large tree.

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

1. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

Nishijin, 0.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Annie Jie Yu

Rp2.771.221

Rp3.048.343 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

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.

2. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jeremy

Rp2.463.287

Rp3.274.033 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

A tatami mat room with a low table and two cushions.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door with a view of bamboo, and a hanging scroll.

A room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a large window with a red umbrella outside.

3. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

José

Rp313.472

Rp469.622 total

7 Sept - 8 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 traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

Rp1.935.041

Rp2.128.545 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

A traditional Japanese building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open door.

5. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aimee

Rp4.448.543

Rp4.893.397 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

A small, narrow walk-in closet with a metal rack and a white wall.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

6. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ashley

Rp738.992

Rp812.891 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Tomoko

Rp847.778

Rp932.567 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

8. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Robert

Rp1.981.423

Rp2.179.565 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink with a marble countertop.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with chairs, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants.

9. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Johan

Rp2.751.734

Rp3.026.907 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A room with a view of a landscaped garden, featuring a pond, rocks, and trees. There are three tables and chairs arranged for seating.

10. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Bingjie

Rp2.463.307

Rp2.709.638 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern hotel hallway with dark wood paneling, a carpeted floor, and doors with room numbers.

A reception desk with a black counter, a clock, and a sign indicating Wi-Fi availability.

A modern dining area with white chairs and tables, a kitchen in the background, and a view through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a coat rack.

11. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Nakagyo Ward, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kira

Rp431.058

Rp474.187 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden deck with a small water feature, a wooden fence, and a wall with a light fixture.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, sliding shoji doors, and a hanging light fixture.

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

A wooden deck with a small garden, a wooden bench, and a stone wall with a water feature.

12. Rinn Premium Machiya Townhouse Kyoto Nijo Castle North

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brandon

Rp3.642.543

Rp4.006.764 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets, and sliding doors.

A traditional hallway with wooden flooring, a hanging decorative item, and a wooden table.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. A small dining area with a low table and cushions is visible in the background.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, pine trees, and a wooden fence.

13. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

George

Rp2.182.336

Rp3.303.782 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for HOTEL LIVEMAX and a visible entrance door.

Three rows of identical machines with labels in a foreign language, likely indicating a specialized facility or equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, beige bedding, white pillows, and a window with sheer curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and vending machines.

14. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Chloe Frances

Rp632.246

Rp695.471 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style corridor with wooden flooring and a view of a garden through a glass partition.

15. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"There were two Japanese well maintained gardens and stone paving hallway outside. They were beautiful and they made us feel very historical culture. The summer season in Kyoto is very uncomfortable to stay outside because of the hight temperature but, in this house, for some reason we could stay comfortably without air conditioner. It was a huge house but all the rooms were cleaned perfectly. Especially we were impressed with the bathroom. The high-tech toilets beautiful wooden bath tub made us...

Anonymous traveller

Rp20.354.614

Rp22.390.075 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A stone lantern with a curved arch, a bamboo wall, and a pebbled ground with moss and rocks.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a red bowl, a staircase with a wooden handrail, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a TV, a small table with a plant, a sofa, and tatami mats.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, a tatami mat table, a low table with a cushion, and a hanging paper lantern.

16. Kyo Machiya Nijo

Kamigyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ooi

Rp2.216.976

Rp3.545.109 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building entrance with a wooden gate, a metal security camera, and a metal storage unit.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a small table with two stools, and a bed with a striped bedspread.

A room with a modern chair, a tall floor lamp, and a wooden door.

A traditional Japanese gate with wooden pillars and a tiled roof.

17. Base In Kyoto Hanazono

Ukyo Ward, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Rp3.169.323

Rp3.605.875 total

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, a shelf with items, and a window with curtains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji screen door, a television, and a red accent wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a desk with a chair, a television, and a shelf with decorative items.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, a small air conditioning unit, and a clear sky.

18. Daisenji Lodge ing

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Rp1.479.479

Rp1.717.768 total

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A narrow hallway leading to a door, a small window with a view, and a building facade with a balcony.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a hanging paper lantern.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

19. Tyoetsu

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Rp2.066.643

Rp2.363.643 total

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Guest House Oumi - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,985 reviews	View
OKU Kamishichiken	9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8/10 Good

"朝食の和食はとても美味しく頂きました"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch location"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Ryokan Yamazaki

8/10 Good

"Only stayed one night but hospitality was great and so was our room"

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent value. Location is somewhat convenient. We weren’t looking for a big city feel. The nearest train station was about 7 min walk and connect us to everything. We walked mostly, even to Gion (about an hour) but we like to explore new city that way. Didn’t get to use the public amenities but the room is comfortable albeit smaller. We stayed for 4 nights and loved that there is a 7-11 across the street;)"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience with polite and professional staff"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

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

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Very clean place with everything you need. Fantastic costumer service and great shuttle to the apartment. Great for families with teens!"

OKU Kamishichiken

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel in a beautiful and old building. I believe it was a tea house long ago, now renovated and modernized into a hotel. The staff was very helpful. There are several bus stops nearby, so getting around Kyoto was easy. 7-11 is a few doors down in case you need a quick snack."

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Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Kinkaku-ji 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 79 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include OKU Kamishichiken and Kefu Stay & Lounge.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is easy. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

2. Tanoya

3. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

5. OKU Kamishichiken

6. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

8. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

9. Yadoya Nishijinso

10. Ryokan Nenrinbo

11. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

12. Rinn Premium Machiya Townhouse Kyoto Nijo Castle North

13. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

14. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

15. RESI STAY Shinshinen

16. Kyo Machiya Nijo

17. Base In Kyoto Hanazono

18. Daisenji Lodge ing

19. Tyoetsu

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Yamazaki

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

RESI STAY Nishijin

OKU Kamishichiken

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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