The Best Hotels Closest to Heian Shrine in Kyoto for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

1. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Heian Shrine

Anne

SAR 1,267

SAR 1,412 total

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

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

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

2. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Dwayne

SAR 803

SAR 942 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

3. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Philip

SAR 3,955

SAR 4,350 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

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.

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

4. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Alexey

SAR 831

SAR 914 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, low wooden tables, and benches.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen with a nature scene.

5. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion, 1.2 km from Heian Shrine

Narinchai

SAR 1,104

SAR 1,341 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

6. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Alexander h

SAR 2,586

SAR 2,845 total

22 Oct - 23 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 building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Heian Shrine

Roselyn

SAR 1,328

SAR 1,679 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A hotel corridor with a wooden floor, a black mat at the entrance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

8. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Dora

SAR 1,104

SAR 1,237 total

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

9. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Mariana

SAR 475

SAR 523 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

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

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

10. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Colette

SAR 613

SAR 674 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

11. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Sonya

SAR 1,118

SAR 1,437 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A bar area with a chandelier, purple seating, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

A modern lobby with two seating areas, a chandelier, and a small table.

12. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 1.1 km from Heian Shrine

Liam

SAR 1,280

SAR 1,591 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A conference room with a large wooden table and several benches.

13. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Dylan

SAR 385

SAR 442 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

14. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Michael

SAR 3,356

SAR 4,098 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

15. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Zara

SAR 617

SAR 679 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.

A hallway with a patterned wall, a stone accent wall, and a tiled floor.

16. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Yulia

SAR 671

SAR 785 total

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Kurtis

SAR 867

SAR 964 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 1.1 km from Heian Shrine

Akeem

SAR 5,106

SAR 6,459 total

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, equipped with nameplates and table settings.

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

A modern bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, and multiple sinks.

19. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

tamer

SAR 1,162

SAR 1,278 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

20. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Heian Shrine

INGRID

SAR 667

SAR 736 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Heian Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Hotel ALZA KYOTO	9.8 Exceptional 510 reviews	View
Gion - Kinpyo	9.8 Exceptional 102 reviews	View

Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place at perfect location full of perfect staff…"

The Millennials Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"I had reservations at first, but this ended up being amazing as a solo female traveler. Reasonably priced and the place was clean and comfortable. Shared facilities were nice as well."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Very good stay"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"This hotel was mainly for the location, and the location is awesome for shopping. The room and hotel itself were okay. The rooms are a little outdated, and the beds had a few minor stains on the blankets, nothing that was terrible (all of our group had some kind of stain on the blankets in every room) but definitely made an impact on our visit to the hotel. The premium lounge is awesome, but located directly next to a smoking area, and was often just filled with smoke, which made it so we never went. Again the location is 100% worth it, and if you just want to use it as we did as a place to sleep while shopping in Kyoto, then its awesome."

Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

10/10 Excellent

"We had an unforgettable one-night stay as a family of four (younger kids). The Kaiseki dinner was delicious, and the breakfast was simply the best we had during our entire trip to Japan! We booked the renovated KIKU room, which felt like a stunning private suite complete with a private outdoor onsen and a lovely garden view. The futons were clean and comfortable. What truly set this ryokan apart was the attentive, hospitable staff. They were quick to respond to our inquiries, seamlessly handled our early luggage drop-off, noticed how much we enjoyed the roasted green tea at dinner and surprised us with a fresh teapot after setting up our futons for the night. They even invited our kids to feed the fish in the gorgeous main garden after breakfast. Highly recommended for a special Kyoto experience! A quick tip for future guests: amenities vary significantly across the property's different buildings and rooms. Some rooms have shared facilities or face the street. So I highly recommend carefully reading the specific room description, or reaching out to the staff to confirm the details before booking, to ensure the room matches your expectations."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! So clean and spacious with a great coffee shop and rooftop bar. Super close to kiyomizu & nannenzaka. Loved our stay - thank you!"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything made our visit enjoyable. We would happily stay here again!"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Has a shuttle bus from Kyoto station. Hotel Higayama"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Kyoto. They offer amazing toiletries/guest amenities!!!"

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Park

Okazaki 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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Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

Enjoy a show at Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall, a storied theater in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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ROHM Theatre Ky

You can make plans for a show at ROHM Theatre Ky on your trip to Kyoto. Discover the mountain views and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kampo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kampo Cultural Center during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Zohiko Urushi Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Hosomi Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hosomi Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heian Shrine?

Heian Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 285 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Heian Shrine?

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Heian Shrine. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Kyoto and THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Heian Shrine?

Expedia has 285 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Heian Shrine.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Heian Shrine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Heian Shrine?

For more details about updating your stay near Heian Shrine or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Heian Shrine?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Samurai and Ninja Museum. Nanzen-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple, and Chion-in Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Minamiza Theater, Gion Corner, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Heian Shrine?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Heian Shrine is simple. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, or Ichijoji Station.

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Our top choices for Heian Shrine hotels

1. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

2. Rinn Niomon

3. Hotel Chourakukan

4. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

5. Gion - Kinpyo

6. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

8. Cross Hotel Kyoto

9. Giappo Franca Kyoto

10. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

11. Hilton Kyoto

12. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

13. Ryokan Hostel Gion

14. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

15. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

16. Hotel Gion Misen

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

19. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

20. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

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Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

The Millennials Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

Okazaki Park

Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

ROHM Theatre Ky

Kampo Cultural Center

Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

Hosomi Art Museum

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