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

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a tea set, and a cushioned seating area by a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A wooden interior with a stone bathtub, two wooden stools, and a shower area.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, tatami flooring, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two tatami mats, a low table, and a hanging rack.

1. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 1.4 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Freek de

£188

additional charges may apply

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A nighttime garden pathway leading to a traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and a low table.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a small window.

A modern bathroom with a wooden floor, a sink with a marble countertop, and a framed painting on the wall.

2. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

Nishijin, 1.2 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Annie Jie Yu

£128

additional charges may apply

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

3. Tanoya

Nishijin, 1.8 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jeremy

£170

additional charges may apply

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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.

4. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1.4 mi 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

£650

additional charges may apply

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden ceiling.

A garden with a bamboo gate, stone pathway, and various plants.

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

5. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 1.1 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Zane

£89

additional charges may apply

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

6. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 1.9 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

José

£23

additional charges may apply

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.

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

7. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.3 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Camden

£22

additional charges may apply

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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, 1.9 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

£38

additional charges may apply

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 1.7 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Helen

£144

additional charges may apply

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

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

A small, modern bathroom with a wooden chair, a white sink, and a mirror.

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.4 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jason

£28

additional charges may apply

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

11. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.2 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Aimee

£193

additional charges may apply

16 Sept - 17 Sept

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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 compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

12. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 1.9 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

£34

additional charges may apply

15 Sept - 16 Sept

The exterior of Hotel Ecclesia with a reception desk, a phone, and a digital display.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and tatami mats.

A hotel named 'Hotel Ecclesia' with a modern design, featuring a checkered floor pattern, a bike parking area, and a visible elevator.

A room with a wooden table, four gray cushions, a television on a stand, and a sliding door.

13. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 1.9 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wayne

£25

additional charges may apply

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

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

14. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 1.8 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

"古い建物なので、寝室への階段が急であったり、土間から居間へ上がる段差の高さなど、高齢の人には不向きかもしれないが、それに目を瞑れば、京都の街並みを楽しみながら風情を楽しめる立地と施設でした。駅まで遠いので駐車場があるのはありがたかったです。 2泊だったから良かったですが、長期で滞在するなら洗濯機が無いのは厳しい点かもしれません。コインランドリーも遠かったので、、、"

Yusaku

£162

additional charges may apply

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, stone lanterns, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden door, a sign with Japanese characters, and bicycles parked outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden wall.

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 1.6 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

JASON

£41

additional charges may apply

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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

16. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 0.9 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Robert

£86

additional charges may apply

13 Oct - 14 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."

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

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

17. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.5 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

£95

additional charges may apply

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden doors with vertical slats, and a small lantern on the ground.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door with a view of a garden.

18. Miun Kinkakuji

Nishijin, 1.1 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

SEUNGMIN

£149

additional charges may apply

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a potted plant, and a door with a number plate.

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

19. Floral Green Maple House

1.6 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Theodore

£35

additional charges may apply

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a microwave, and a television.

A multi-story brick building with balconies, a covered entrance, and visible signage.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a street in front, and a no parking sign.

20. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kamigyo Ward, 2 mi from Ryoan-ji Temple

Renae

£27

additional charges may apply

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Retreat Kamikashiwano	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodations are impeccably clean, and the staff is very accommodating. Be sure to try the breakfast—it's a highlight! Unfortunately, I can’t enjoy the onsen because of my tattoos. However, the venue is conveniently located near the train station, and the food is exceptional."

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."

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, room was clean. Laundry and kitchen well provided. Overall"

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was excellent, great access to public transport and friendly English speaking staff. The bedroom was clean with a powerful water presure shower. highly recommend hotel in Kyoto."

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

10/10 Excellent

"Best choice I made"

HOTEL ECCLESIA

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional room was amazing! It is not located in the main heart of the tourist area so it was quiet. It is a 5 minute walk to the train station. We walked all around the area here and loved seeing Kyoto from here."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"The room was small but neat. Amenities downstairs were good. Staff was courteous."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

8/10 Good

"ash"

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Very clean place with everything you need. Fantastic costumer service and great shuttle to the apartment. Great for families with teens!"

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

Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

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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. Visit 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? Visit 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. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants 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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Taizo-in Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Taizo-in Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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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, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts） is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels will I find near Ryoan-ji Temple?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

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

How can I get to Ryoan-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Ryoan-ji Temple is easy. You can access metro transport 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 closest stations to Ukyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ryoan-ji Temple hotels

1. Ryokan Tori

2. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

3. Tanoya

4. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

5. Retreat Kamikashiwano

6. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

7. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

11. OKU Kamishichiken

12. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

13. HOTEL ECCLESIA

14. Demizu Machiya

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

16. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

17. RESI STAY Nishijin

18. Miun Kinkakuji

19. Floral Green Maple House

20. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

HOTEL ECCLESIA

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

RESI STAY Nishijin

Other attractions near Ryoan-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Keishuin Garden

Toji-in Temple

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Shunkoin Temple

Myoshinji Temple

Torin-in Temple

Taizo-in Garden

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