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Two individuals seated at a bar with a selection of bottles and a menu in the background.
A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator, and three leather bar stools.
A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view of trees.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Ayanishiki Gion
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
Canada
Oscar
AU$188
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ayanishiki Gion
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.
A wooden interior with a sliding door leading to a room with a tiled floor and a small step.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area with plants and rocks.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned seating area.

2. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
0.2 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United Kingdom
samantha
AU$527
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
A traditional Japanese interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and a sliding door leading to a room with a stone wall and a potted plant.
A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
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.

3. Shikikaboku

Shikikaboku
Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Gabriel
AU$757
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Shikikaboku
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

4. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Rinn Gion Hanatouro
Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United Kingdom
Gillian
AU$510
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
View from room
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a geometric art piece, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel room with a loft-style bed, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a view.

5. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Bhajan
AU$962
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.
A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.
A reception area with a wooden panel and a logo, a polished floor, and a view of the sea.

6. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Enkeleda
AU$1,846
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.
Living area
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

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Osmany
AU$756
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
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 bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gion, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Bruna Maria
AU$348
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United Kingdom
Raemon Alfred
AU$312
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.
A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.
A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.
A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple
Canada
Azher
AU$185
5 Nov - 6 Nov
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
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 kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

11. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Sophie
AU$1,617
25 Oct - 26 Oct
SOWAKA
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.
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.
A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

12. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Owen
AU$313
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
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 modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

13. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Natalie
AU$1,690
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.
A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.
A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

14. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Alexander h
AU$1,059
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

15. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Whitney
AU$540
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Gion Elite Terrace
A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern building with a large entrance, illuminated windows, and a prominent logo on the facade.
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

16. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Christian Michael
AU$662
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Gion Ichirin
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern building entrance with a sign for 'Kabin Gion' and a 'KRFT' sign.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden wall, and a coat rack.
A modern, compact room with a wooden cabinet, a small bedside table with a plant, and a grey sofa.

17. KABIN Gion

KABIN Gion
Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple
Canada
Tyler
AU$347
31 Oct - 1 Nov
KABIN Gion
Reception
A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.
A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

18. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki
Gion, 0.6 km from Kodai-ji Temple
Norway
Sam
AU$260
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki
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 water dispenser and a refrigerator with the word "ICE" on it, both mounted on a wall.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

19. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Rinn Kiyomizu Gion
Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple
United States
Lily
AU$166
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Rinn Kiyomizu Gion
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring balconies and large wooden sculptures at the entrance.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large mural on the wall, and a view through the window.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a wall-mounted TV, a red chair, and a painting of a bridge and flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

20. Wanosato Kyoto Musee

Wanosato Kyoto Musee
Gion, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
Canada
Barbara
AU$267
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Wanosato Kyoto Musee
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Compare popular hotels close to Kodai-ji Temple

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Two individuals seated at a bar with a selection of bottles and a menu in the background.
Ayanishiki Gion
10.0
Exceptional
11 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
10.0
Exceptional
81 reviews
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Bathroom
Shikikaboku
10.0
Exceptional
28 reviews
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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance with a wooden door.
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
10.0
Exceptional
104 reviews
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Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good
"The rooms were very clean. Unless you get to breakfast before it opens, you'll be waiting up to half an hour just to get in. The onsen was great. There should be laundry on every floor because you will only get a machine in the middle of the night. The staff were outstanding"
Elizabeth 5-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was in a great location. Extremely clean and the staff was very helpful."
Harpreet 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"6 nights for the Kyoto area. Good location not in the Gion but walkable. Great breakfast buffet but sometimes had to wait for seating due to groups. Helpful staff and Concierge service. Recommend and would stay again. Close to shopping and dining."
John 5-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hilton Kyoto
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect hotel and not that expensive. Perfect location. The onsen are beautiful. You have everything within walking distance."
Gustavo 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"The perfect Kyoto hotel. Clean, great breakfast, and FANTASTIC location. We plan on returning here!"
Amanda 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Modern, clean, well-thought-out in layout of rooms and hotel. Centrally located. Staff were very helpful and kind, especially Yotaro for check in and Mon Myat Thu in the restaurant, (who saw me with my Matcha powder in the breakfast buffet and promptly offered to make me a Matcha latte!). Great breakfast buffet. Best hotel experience we’ve had in years! We’ll look for other locations should we return to Japan."
Robina 4-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion Ryokan Karaku

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice room. Very convenient location"
Rose 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gion Ryokan Karaku
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location in Kyoto. They offer amazing toiletries/guest amenities!!!"
Lidia 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"What an incredible gem of a property with the best staff of associates. Great location for temple and shrine visits. An easy taxi/uber ride to the downtown area to visit food market and other great areas The attention to all the details is next level!"
Darren 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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8.0/10 (1 review)
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Seiryuji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)
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Hokanji Temple

9.0/10 (25 reviews)
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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.