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

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

A traditional Japanese courtyard with a wooden gate, a stone lantern, and a view of a building through a window.

1. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Kuga Shrine

Khashayar

P15,189

P16,708 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 traditional Japanese house with a stone staircase leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a large tree.

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, 1.8 km from Kuga Shrine

Annie Jie Yu

P9,852

P10,838 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

3. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kuga Shrine

Jeremy

P11,783

P14,986 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, large windows, and balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

4. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kuga Shrine

Simon

P9,261

P10,187 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

5. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kuga Shrine

"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

P39,497

P54,219 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors leading to a garden, and a shoji screen.

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

6. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kuga Shrine

Amy

P3,038

P3,342 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

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.

7. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3.2 km from Kuga Shrine

Manish

P8,264

P9,091 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

A wooden interior with a central staircase, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a unique geometric design.

8. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 2 km from Kuga Shrine

P4,466

P4,912 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

9. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 3 km from Kuga Shrine

Gavynne Isobel

P2,771

P3,048 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

10. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kuga Shrine

Aimee

P14,510

P15,961 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

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.

11. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kuga Shrine

Jason

P2,209

P2,430 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

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

12. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 2 km from Kuga Shrine

JASON

P4,050

P4,455 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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.

13. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 3 km from Kuga Shrine

Beverly Grace

P3,682

P7,583 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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 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.

14. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 3.1 km from Kuga Shrine

Robert

P7,044

P7,749 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A wooden bench with a potted plant beside it, a wooden door, and a view into a room with a bed and a nightstand.

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

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

15. Miun Kinkakuji

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kuga Shrine

SEUNGMIN

P11,434

P12,577 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with a view.

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.

16. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Kuga Shrine

Johan

P10,155

P11,170 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern elevator with a digital control panel and a door labeled "VillaFront Kyoto."

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.

17. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Kuga Shrine

星和

P2,578

P2,835 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

18. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

Nishijin, 3 km from Kuga Shrine

George

P10,066

P14,313 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A Japanese garden with stone steps, a stone basin with a red flower, and a candle.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen window, a small table with a vase, and a dark wall with a door.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a sliding door, and a staircase.

19. Japanese Style Ryokan Yuan

Nishijin, 3.2 km from Kuga Shrine

MASAMI

P19,883

P25,922 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

20. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kuga Shrine

"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

P72,366

P79,602 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Kuga Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View

Top Kuga Shrine Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Rooms are not big but have everything one needs. I found the washer/dryer especially useful"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Really well positioned. Really helpful staff. A great place to stay to make the most of Kyoto."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and comfortable and the amenities were excellent."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay! It was local to the metro and the property was very nice! The staff was excellent!"

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Stayed at Ben’s guesthouse for 3 days and two night. The washer and dryer was a really good addition, the space was clean and it was nice to have amenities like the kitchen. It was fairly a decent size for three people but the only struggle was the four flight of stairs but besides that I had a wonderful stay!"

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"You will have to take the subway, which is about a 10 or 25min walk from the hotel, depending on which station, in order to get to the city center. You can also uber and it’s not expensive. The neighborhood is peaceful and safe — with some great restaurants! I personally loved everything about staying here. The staff is so friendly and the hotel is extremely clean and comfortable. From 3-6pm, they offer free wine, sake, coffee, juice, and snacks!"

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"スタッフさんの対応が素晴らしかったです。よく使わせていただいています。楽しい時間をすごせました。改修工事をすると聞きました。また楽しみに利用させてください。"

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

8/10 Good

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Other attractions near Kuga Shrine

Ichimonjiya Wasuke

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ichimonjiya Wasuke during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Koryo Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Koryo Art Museum, 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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Ishii Shrine

Ishii Shrine 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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Nishimura House Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Nishimura House Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Daishogun Shrine

After visiting Daishogun Shrine, 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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Imamiya Shrine

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Imamiya Shrine 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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Daisen-in Temple

After visiting Daisen-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ichiyoin Temple

After visiting Ichiyoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kuga Shrine?

Kuga Shrine 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 34 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Kuga Shrine?

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 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kuga Shrine. Other good choices within a few miles include Kefu Stay & Lounge and OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels will I find near Kuga Shrine?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kuga Shrine.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Kuga Shrine.

What can I see and do near Kuga Shrine?

Kyoto International Manga Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Nishiki Market, Funaoka Thermal Bath, and Kinkaku-ji Temple. You can watch performances at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Kuga Shrine?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Kuga Shrine is simple. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. If you're taking a train into town, Kitano-Hakubaicho Station and Tojiin Station are the closest stops to Kita Ward.

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Our top choices for Kuga Shrine hotels

1. Ryokan Tori

2. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

3. Tanoya

4. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

5. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

6. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

7. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8. Hostel Sui Kyoto

9. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

10. OKU Kamishichiken

11. Kefu Stay & Lounge

12. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

13. RESI STAY Nishijin

14. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

15. Miun Kinkakuji

16. Yadoya Nishijinso

17. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

18. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

19. Japanese Style Ryokan Yuan

20. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Compare popular hotels close to Kuga Shrine

Top Kuga Shrine Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Other attractions near Kuga Shrine

Ichimonjiya Wasuke

Koryo Art Museum

Ishii Shrine

Nishimura House Garden

Daishogun Shrine

Imamiya Shrine

Daisen-in Temple

Ichiyoin Temple

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