The Best Hotels Closest to Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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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 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.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jerzy

SAR 788

SAR 989 total

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 2.2 km from Ryoan-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 2,338

SAR 3,209 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

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

3. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

José

SAR 141

SAR 190 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, and a traditional sliding door.

4. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Anit

SAR 649

SAR 788 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding 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.

5. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Julian

SAR 827

SAR 910 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

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

6. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

SAR 322

SAR 357 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, a tatami mat in the center, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

A traditional Japanese-style dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

7. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Nutthakarn

SAR 392

SAR 431 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

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

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

SAR 248

SAR 275 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a dark wooden gate and sliding doors.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a metal door on the left, and a window at the end.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a stone wall with greenery, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television on a wooden stand.

9. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

SAR 727

SAR 882 total

15 Oct - 16 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 hotel entrance with a reception desk, a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY Nishijin," and a grill area in the background.

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

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

SAR 381

SAR 628 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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.

11. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jose

SAR 384

SAR 425 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a dark patterned wall, a painting, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel corridor with two elevators, a red door, and a window with plush toys.

A modern building with a blue staircase, a gated area, and a sign for 'Floral'.

A narrow urban street with a building labeled "Floral Green Maple House" on the right.

12. Floral Green Maple House

2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Theodore

SAR 299

SAR 330 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden table with a ceramic rabbit figurine set on top.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a bed with a futon.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pathway, moss, and ferns.

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

13. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

John

SAR 1,560

SAR 1,753 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Oleksandr

SAR 434

SAR 480 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A person in a white lab coat standing in front of a window with bamboo plants.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a window with bamboo blinds.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

15. Sun Members Kyoto Saga

Arashiyama, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Sarah

SAR 301

SAR 334 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a wooden walkway, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

16. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 1.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cathy

SAR 308

SAR 342 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

An elevator with emergency instructions and a fire extinguisher.

17. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Nakagyo Ward, 2.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cade

SAR 204

SAR 228 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

18. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

George

SAR 413

SAR 649 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 0.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wing Tat

SAR 1,101

SAR 1,229 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

20. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-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 traveler

SAR 4,452

SAR 4,902 total

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Guest House Oumi - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
OKU Kamishichiken	9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and friendly staff who are there 24/7. Coffee machine, ice and tea available downstairs. Cleaning is only after 3rd day of stay. Tourist stay fee charged at the end. No laundry in the hotel. Very close to subway and bus."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Solid place to stay in Kyoto with lots of free amenities. The onsen is very nice and well maintained. Would love to stay again!"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and Staff very nice . Next to the hotel it’s IMAYA restaurant which is very nice , lovely people and good food."

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Modern, clean, spacious rooms, amazing shower, great location."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location is not the best for sightseeing traveller unless you are ok taking lot of taxis (which is not too expensive in kyoto)"

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!"

Ryokan Tori

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. We experienced a lovely tea ceremony. The hostess was very familiar with the area. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic Kyoto experience"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

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A traditional wooden structure overlooking a lush, green forest with a pond.

Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

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A field of purple irises with green grass and trees in the background.

Keishuin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Keishuin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and 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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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shunkoin Temple

Shunkoin Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Myoshinji Temple

After visiting Myoshinji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Randen Tram Line

After visiting Randen Tram Line, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Wander the gardens and forest in this culturally rich area.

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Torin-in Temple

Torin-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 or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ryoan-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts） is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ryoan-ji Temple. Other good options within 5 miles include Ryokan Yamazaki and Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ryoan-ji Temple?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before 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 a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Ryoan-ji Temple or cancelling it, click here.

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

Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum, Kyoto International Manga Museum, and Museum of Kyoto feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Ninna-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kitano Tenmangū are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Ryoan-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Ryoan-ji Temple is simple. You can access metro transit at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station, Hanazono Station, and Uzumasa Station. If you're taking a train into town, Saiin Station, Yamanouchi Station, and Nishioji-Sanjo Station are the stations closest to Ukyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ryoan-ji Temple hotels

1. Tanoya

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

4. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

5. OKU Kamishichiken

6. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

7. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

9. Demizu Machiya

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

11. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

12. Floral Green Maple House

13. Mitsuda Kamigyo

14. Ryokan Nenrinbo

15. Sun Members Kyoto Saga

16. Ryokan Yamazaki

17. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

18. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

19. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

20. RESI STAY Shinshinen

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

Ryokan Tori

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Other attractions near Ryoan-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Keishuin Garden

Toji-in Temple

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Shunkoin Temple

Myoshinji Temple

Randen Tram Line

Torin-in Temple

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