The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Hiei in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2.5 km from Mount Hiei

Peter

Rp4.860.619

Rp5.346.681 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

2. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8.1 km from Mount Hiei

Mariana

Rp2.269.537

Rp2.496.457 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

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

A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.

3. Yumotokan

Noka, 5.8 km from Mount Hiei

Heba

Rp4.115.671

Rp4.561.276 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

4. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

8.1 km from Mount Hiei

Colette

Rp2.977.895

Rp3.275.684 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

Manish

Rp2.904.934

Rp3.195.427 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

6. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.9 km from Mount Hiei

Roselyn

Rp6.342.988

Rp8.023.880 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

7. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

7 km from Mount Hiei

Simon

Rp2.950.780

Rp3.245.858 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a large wooden structure, multiple windows, and a garden with rocks and greenery.

Two wooden chairs and a small table in front of a window with a view of a lush garden.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, rocks, and lush greenery.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden railings, and a view of mountains.

8. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

6 km from Mount Hiei

Yini

Rp9.398.642

Rp10.372.482 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large window.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern building with a curved glass entrance, a vehicle parked outside, and a tree with pink blossoms.

A restaurant with a view of a garden through large windows.

9. Kyoto Garden Palace

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

MIKIKO

Rp1.778.295

Rp2.151.738 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

7.4 km from Mount Hiei

Constance

Rp2.640.528

Rp3.195.039 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

11. Kamo Residences by Reflections

7.1 km from Mount Hiei

Marc

Rp13.116.819

Rp14.428.501 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a nightstand, and a view of a lush indoor garden through a glass door.

A modern indoor space with a glass partition, a wooden bench, and a small garden area with plants.

12. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8.5 km from Mount Hiei

Giovanna

Rp4.596.022

Rp5.055.624 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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 modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

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

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

7.8 km from Mount Hiei

Amanda

Rp2.741.928

Rp3.016.121 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

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.

14. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 6.5 km from Mount Hiei

Celine

Rp2.475.487

Rp2.723.036 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A traditional building with a large entrance and a covered porch area.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

A wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

15. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ogoto, 6 km from Mount Hiei

Paxton

Rp3.676.099

Rp4.077.747 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hot spring area with wooden walkways, rocks, and a stone pool.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a pathway leading to a building with a wooden exterior and a tiled entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of the sea through large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden benches and a view of the outside.

16. Biwako Hanakaido

Ogoto, 5.9 km from Mount Hiei

Alex

Rp6.523.360

Rp7.209.672 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A dining table with a view of a bamboo garden through a window.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a TV, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

The entrance to the Minn Gion Kamogawa hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent illuminated sign, a reception area, and a tiled floor.

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, a map on the wall, and a seating area with a wooden bench.

17. Minn Gion Kamogawa

8.3 km from Mount Hiei

Yasmeen

Rp1.732.841

Rp1.906.125 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a reflective pool, and a tree in the foreground.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a small indoor pool, and a wooden chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the sea.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

18. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto, 5.9 km from Mount Hiei

Crystal

Rp4.299.923

Rp4.729.913 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the sea, a covered seating area, and a stone deck.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

A dining table set with various dishes and teapots, overlooking a body of water through large windows.

A modern building with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating area, and illuminated interior.

19. Biwako Grand Hotel

Ogoto, 6.2 km from Mount Hiei

Christa

Rp3.280.691

Rp3.642.855 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

20. Heihachi Tea House Inn

4.2 km from Mount Hiei

Andrew

Rp10.945.036

Rp13.046.630 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mount Hiei

Property	Property class	Guest rating
moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Giappo Franca Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 819 reviews	View
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo	9.6 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,017 reviews	View

Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a beautiful place to stay. The room was clean and large. The staff was helpful, nice and kind. The food was such an experience. I love it! The view from my room was perfect. I look forward to bring my family here."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Solario Hotel, Kyoto: great location, pricey for what you get The location is the standout. It's easy to reach the main sights and getting around the city is simple, which makes it a very convenient base for exploring Kyoto. The rest of the stay was solid: everything was pretty good and nothing really let us down. The one drawback is value. Given what the room rate was, I expected a bit more, and it could be better for the price. Still, if location is your priority, it's hard to beat. Verdict: Recommended for the location. Just go in knowing the price is on the high side."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

8/10 Good

"Incredibile experience of staying in a traditional ryokan. Very calm/peaceful atmosphere and the most lovely staff. Our room had everything we needed however, no coffee machine. There was a cafe nearby though, and breakfast was delicious and included coffee."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Fasntastic place to relax at. We were picked up at the train station and ushured into a relaxing lounge which we had unlimited access to for the duration of our stay, including the drinks and snacks, The check in process was very smooth and our bags were waiting for us in our room when we got there. We booked the in-room Onsen that we practically lived in. It was initially a bit hot for our liking but the staff were able to adjust it for us. We had an amazing nine course dinner that showcased the local produce. and the breakfast buffet was also briliant. Overall a very relaxing and comfortable stay with fantastic staff and would definitely come back."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and beautiful location"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 3 had a wonderful time and our 8 year old was delighted with the baths, the kid dinner and buffet. Our only complaint was the dinner restaurant happened to have a lot of loudly screaming children which diminished the experience a bit."

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

"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 really nice part of the city."

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A traditional wooden structure with hanging lanterns and a backdrop of lush green trees.

Enryaku-ji East Temple

After visiting Enryaku-ji East Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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A multi-paneled view of a serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn foliage.

Ruriko-in Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Ruriko-in Temple, 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 procession with a golden carriage, participants in white attire, and a crowd in an outdoor setting.

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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A serene Japanese garden with a small stream, moss-covered rocks, and traditional stone lanterns.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Garden Museum Hiei

Explore the great outdoors at Garden Museum Hiei, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kakekannonji Temple

Kakekannonji Temple 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 and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Mikage Shrine

After visiting Mikage 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 Mount Hiei?

Mount Hiei is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 208 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mount Hiei?

Moksa Rebirth Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Hiei. Other good options within 5 miles include The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Yumotokan.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mount Hiei?

Expedia has 208 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mount Hiei.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mount Hiei.

What can I see and do near Mount Hiei?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Otsu City Museum of History. Enryakuji Temple, Shugakuin Imperial Villa and Ginkaku-ji Temple are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mount Hiei. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Biwako Hall and Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for Mount Hiei hotels

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2. Giappo Franca Kyoto

3. Yumotokan

4. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

5. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

6. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

7. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

8. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

9. Kyoto Garden Palace

10. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

11. Kamo Residences by Reflections

12. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

14. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

15. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

16. Biwako Hanakaido

17. Minn Gion Kamogawa

18. Biwako Ryokusuitei

19. Biwako Grand Hotel

20. Heihachi Tea House Inn

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Yumotokan

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

Enryakuji Temple

Enryaku-ji East Temple

Ruriko-in Temple

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Garden Museum Hiei

Kakekannonji Temple

Mikage Shrine

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