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A hot spring bath area with a bamboo wall and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a ceiling light, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone hot tub, bamboo fence, and a small tree.

A hotel room with sliding doors, wooden flooring, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

1. Miro Shichijo Hanabatakecho Tei

Shimogyo Ward, 0.2 mi from Karamon Gate

Elliott

£159

additional charges may apply

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden sliding doors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, wooden paneling, and a visible bathroom area.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a bed, a wooden floor, a stone hot tub, and a wooden wall.

A hot tub area with a wooden bench, a stone wall, and a view of a room with a sofa and a table.

2. Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.2 mi from Karamon Gate

Hermin

£748

additional charges may apply

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A narrow hallway with a bench, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden tub, bamboo fence, and a view of a cityscape including a tower.

A kitchen with two chefs, a wooden textured wall, and a stainless steel counter.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

Jill

£281

additional charges may apply

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.

4. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 mi from Karamon Gate

chatty

£83

additional charges may apply

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a gravel path, rocks, and plants.

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

A modern building with a large glass facade, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a visible entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

5. Luck You Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

Yelena

£173

additional charges may apply

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with a geometric metal gate and a cylindrical structure with a patterned design.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area, and decorative wall panels.

A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A compact hotel room with a tatami mat floor, a small wooden table, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

6. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

Shimogyo Ward, 0.1 mi from Karamon Gate

Dana

£82

additional charges may apply

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with vertical panels.

A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a bed, a wall with vertical lines, and large windows.

7. Hotel Emion Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

yong

£71

additional charges may apply

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hot spring area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden outside.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone water feature, and wooden ceiling beams.

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

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

8. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

Steven

£139

additional charges may apply

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern building with large glass doors, a gravel pathway, and a small garden with rocks and plants.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and chairs, a marble wall with geometric patterns, large windows, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. MADOKA Kyoto Station West

Minami Ward, 0.4 mi from Karamon Gate

Dario

£93

additional charges may apply

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a green cushion.

A hotel room with wooden ceiling beams, a television on a cabinet, two beds with floral bedding, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a green sofa, a wooden table, and a television.

A bamboo plant in a wooden enclosure with a small window.

10. Shisei-Juku

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 mi from Karamon Gate

Sebastian

£109

additional charges may apply

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.

A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.

11. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 mi from Karamon Gate

SHINICHI

£448

additional charges may apply

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A tall building with a checkered facade and the name "Inn" visible on one of the windows.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

A reception area with a stone counter, a sofa, and a small round table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table, a lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

12. Rinn Horikawa Gojo

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

Kim

£84

additional charges may apply

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern spa room with a wooden floor, a hot tub, and a bed with a view through glass doors.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a wooden bathtub, and a hanging paper lantern.

A wooden building with large glass doors and a rock garden with moss and a single pink flower.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a stone hot tub, and a view of a garden.

13. Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 mi from Karamon Gate

Caitlyn

£727

additional charges may apply

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a reception area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view, and a small seating area.

A reception area with a stone wall, two wall-mounted lamps, and a wooden ceiling.

A narrow, modern elevator shaft with a wooden handrail and a geometric wall design.

14. Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 mi from Karamon Gate

Xavier

£66

additional charges may apply

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a checkered floor, recessed lighting, and a view of the lobby area.

A modern hotel lobby with a geometric ceiling design, a central art installation, and a reception area with bar stools.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a bed with a headboard.

15. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 mi from Karamon Gate

Sedat

£123

additional charges may apply

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with vertical wooden slats, and a sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Premier.

A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative plant.

16. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

Massimo

£189

additional charges may apply

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass facade, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor garden with various plants.

A reception area with a 'TUNESTAY' sign, a bar with bottles, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a staircase.

A modern library interior with bookshelves, a wooden table, and a staircase.

17. TUNE STAY Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 mi from Karamon Gate

simms

£75

additional charges may apply

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception area.

A modern building with large glass windows offering a view of a lush garden.

A modern indoor space with a staircase, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

18. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 mi from Karamon Gate

Matthew

£122

additional charges may apply

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A corridor with a wooden slat wall, a blue vase, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a sliding door, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hallway with a black elevator, a bench, and a door leading to another room.

A hallway with a reception desk, a framed picture on the wall, and a tiled floor.

19. Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 mi from Karamon Gate

Kailoha

£90

additional charges may apply

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent tower in the background.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a black safe.

A sushi restaurant entrance with a sign and a display of various dishes.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall of framed pictures.

20. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 mi from Karamon Gate

Melodie

£61

additional charges may apply

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Karamon Gate

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Miro Shichijo Hanabatakecho Tei	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji	10.0 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Hotel Kanra Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Luck You Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 258 reviews	View

Top Karamon Gate Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Great room, amazing service and out of this world breakfast!!! Japanese sweet potato ice cream!!!! To die for…. Would stay here again"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was really good, brilliant bakery, good laundry services and location was good. Really enjoyed the rooftop bar shame it rained so the bar had to close. We ate dinner a couple of times and the food was excellent."

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel! Our stay was completely"

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very nice, I am not used to a shower that has a gap allowing water to go on the floor. It’s okay when you realize it’s there"

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property. Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was extremely gracious and helpful and most spoke okay English. Food was atrociously expensive (we ordered half a sandwich and fries (about 15), and a cup of coffee (no refills) and it came to about $40 USD. Breakfast buffet was 5,000 yen. A cup of coffee was 1,500 yen, or about 7 USD."

Dusit Thani Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in Kyoto."

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

10/10 Excellent

"The stay here was truly remarkable! Moving around was so effortless thanks to the convenient location. The staff was genuinely warm and helphul, making me feel right at home. I also loved the delicious breakfast each morning - such a great start to the day. Everything exceeded my expectations!"

Rihga Gran Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel overall is amazing. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and have everything you need. Love the fact that has laundry in the hotel."

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Good size room, staff were great and helpful, added bonus of a courtesy bus to Kyoto station. Great location. Bathrooms were old and dated, pillows not great had to buy a pillow from the shop"

Other attractions near Karamon Gate

A vintage tram parked on a paved area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Kyoto Aquarium

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Kyoto Aquarium during your holiday to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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A sunset over a residential street with bare trees and a clear sky.

Umekoji Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Umekoji 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 shops in this culturally rich area.

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Nishihonganji Temple

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Nishihonganji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Konshoji Temple

Konshoji Temple 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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Ryukoku Museum

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

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Dendoin Temple

After visiting Dendoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Costume Museum

You can study the exhibits at Costume 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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Shimabara-omon Gate

Shimabara-omon Gate is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Karamon Gate?

Karamon Gate 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 788 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Karamon Gate?

Adjacent to Karamon Gate, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori 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. Other good choices close by include Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs and Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Karamon Gate?

Expedia has 788 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Karamon Gate.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Karamon Gate.

What can I see and do near Karamon Gate?

Study the collections at Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto National Museum or Samurai and Ninja Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Nishihonganji Temple, To-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple. You can watch performances at Minamiza Theater, Gion Corner and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Karamon Gate?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Karamon Gate is simple. You can access metro transport at Tanbaguchi Station, Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station and Gojo Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Shijo-omiya Station, Kyoto Station and Shijo Station are the stations closest to Shimogyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Karamon Gate hotels

1. Miro Shichijo Hanabatakecho Tei

2. Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji

3. Hotel Kanra Kyoto

4. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

5. Luck You Kyoto

6. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

7. Hotel Emion Kyoto

8. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

9. MADOKA Kyoto Station West

10. Shisei-Juku

11. Dusit Thani Kyoto

12. Rinn Horikawa Gojo

13. Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji

14. Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo

15. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

16. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

17. TUNE STAY Kyoto

18. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

19. Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

20. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Compare popular hotels close to Karamon Gate

Top Karamon Gate Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Rihga Gran Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Other attractions near Karamon Gate

Kyoto Aquarium

Umekoji Park

Nishihonganji Temple

Konshoji Temple

Ryukoku Museum

Dendoin Temple

Costume Museum

Shimabara-omon Gate

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