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

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

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jerzy

SAR 780

SAR 981 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

SAR 2,339

SAR 3,211 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

SAR 632

SAR 699 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jason

SAR 173

SAR 190 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

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

5. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"We stayed in Room number one. It was incredible. It was such a wonderful experience to stay in a historic building that had modern amenities and a lot of space. The room decorations and sliding doors were beautiful. The living room overlooks the garden. Everything was clean. It was nice to have the communal food area to grab coffee in the morning and a light meal. Be aware that the room entrance for the room is right next to the lobby. There are stairs to climb to get up to the room. We will...

Katherine

SAR 910

SAR 1,007 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small table with toiletries.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

6. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alex

SAR 334

SAR 487 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork.

7. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Gavynne Isobel

SAR 329

SAR 384 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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 setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

8. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julian

SAR 1,032

SAR 1,135 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

9. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jose

SAR 384

SAR 426 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a shower area with vertical blinds.

An elevator with a sign indicating the direction to the elevator.

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

SAR 381

SAR 628 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating, and a view of the outside.

A room with a door featuring a silhouette of a samurai holding a sword, an emergency exit sign, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A modern hotel entrance with a vertical striped facade, a covered entrance area, and a visible parking garage.

11. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brian

SAR 447

SAR 510 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Johan

SAR 578

SAR 636 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pathway, a rock garden, and a wooden structure.

A bar with shelves of various bottles and glasses, some with Japanese labels.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a round window with a view of autumn foliage.

13. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward, 0.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Erwan

SAR 148

SAR 174 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

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

14. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Oleksandr

SAR 439

SAR 485 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden with a tree and rocks.

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

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

A traditional Japanese building with a garden featuring rocks, trees, and a stone lantern.

15. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Cathy

SAR 397

SAR 439 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a futon bed.

A hostel with a tiled exterior, a bicycle parked outside, and a sign indicating it is a hostel.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor leading to a room with shelves and a bicycle.

A wooden interior with bunk beds, a bench, and a hanging light fixture.

16. Hostel Otro Mundo

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jeffrey

SAR 147

SAR 162 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A narrow pathway with tiled flooring, a wooden wall on one side, and a small tree on the other.

A modern elevator interior with a digital display, a handrail, and a wall-mounted control panel.

A compact hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with floral cushions, a desk with a kettle, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer and a TV, and a kitchenette.

17. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

星和

SAR 184

SAR 202 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two red seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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.

18. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jericho

SAR 271

SAR 298 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a bed.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden sliding doors, and illuminated windows.

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

19. Enso Machiya

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Elias

SAR 566

SAR 623 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a wooden bench, and a small table.

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

A traditional Japanese meal setup with various dishes and a view of a garden through a window.

A corridor with tatami mats, wooden sliding doors, and a sign indicating a natural hot spring bath for gentlemen.

20. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Wing Tat

SAR 1,341

SAR 1,491 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,006 reviews	View
Kefu Stay & Lounge	9.2 Wonderful 161 reviews	View
Rinn Shiki Juraku	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Garden Palace

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at the Kyoto Garden Inn. It was a little bit out of the way for seeing all the different attractions in Kyoto. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. We would recommend this hotel to all our friends."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Unique taken for hotel. From the PJs to the little things like free ice cream, ramen and onsen. Just great value. I did not try the breakfast"

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are EXCELLENT ! The hotel is far from everything and although you have shuttle service, you have to deal with the subway... or a taxi. Staff is very nice but unfortunately they don't speak English well enough to understand you... this problem is not only at this hotel, is everywhere!!"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super spacious and comfortable for our family of 4 for 6 nights. Although it is not right in the centre of the action, it is in a great location with good food and konbini near by. About 20 minutes to the downtown area and less than 10 minutes to the subway station."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are small but clean and nice."

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at Resi Nishijin in Kyoto with my family of 4 and the room was big and well equipped. Clean and beds were comfortable. The washing machine was handy and the space was appreciated. The area whilst quiet is connected well with buses. There is a bus stop right outside. It is about 25mins walk to the golden pavilion. It is a 20-25min bus ride back to Kyoto Station and about 3600 Yen via taxi to the Station as Buses don’t allow big luggages on board - although I saw many foreigners do this during our bus ride. Get an all day bus pass for 1100 yen - good value. Google maps works well to help get you around. If you prefer to be closer to Kyoto station - then this isn’t the place for you but we appreciated the space of the room so it worked for us. Staff at reception were nice and we had a free shuttle to the hotel but had to book a taxi for our ride back to Kyoto station after checkout. Plenty of nice places to eat around the hotel and supermarket across the street. Lifts were available too."

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The best review I can give is that we returned to the same hotel 2 years in a row"

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and accommodating! Would definitely stay again!"

OKU Kamishichiken

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in an area of Kyoto that’s close to a few large, beautiful shrines. Really great room complemented by a wonderful, helpful staff. Would love to stay here again!"

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Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Kitano Tenmangū. Visit the shops and temples in this family-friendly area.

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

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Jobonrendaiji Temple

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Funaokayama Park

Funaokayama Park 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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Toji-in Temple

Toji-in 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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Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

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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, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 Kefu Stay & Lounge and OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and Samurai and Ninja 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 transportation options, seeing the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To explore 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. Tanoya

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

5. Rinn Shiki Juraku

6. Guesthouse Goettingen

7. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

8. OKU Kamishichiken

9. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

11. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

12. Yadoya Nishijinso

13. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

14. Ryokan Nenrinbo

15. Ryokan Yamazaki

16. Hostel Otro Mundo

17. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

18. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

19. Enso Machiya

20. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Garden Palace

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

RESI STAY Nishijin

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

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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