Top 10 Hotels Near Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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

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

1. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

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

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, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

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 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, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jeremy

P11,783

P14,986 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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.

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

4. 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

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 view of a garden.

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

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a red awning, and a small garden area with a bamboo plant.

5. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Amy

P3,038

P3,342 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

6. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Gavynne Isobel

P2,771

P3,048 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

7. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

P4,466

P4,912 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

P3,402

P3,743 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

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

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

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Helen

P10,123

P12,248 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

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

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jason

P2,209

P2,430 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A wooden staircase with floral wallpaper on both sides, leading to a landing with a light fixture above.

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

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

11. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

P3,314

P3,645 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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 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.

12. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Aimee

P14,510

P15,961 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

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

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

13. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 3 km 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

P11,388

P13,779 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

14. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wayne

P2,013

P2,377 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a stone bridge, and lush greenery.

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

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 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.

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

16. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

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 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.

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Robert

P7,044

P7,749 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant, and a lantern.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

18. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Midori

P6,446

P7,091 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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.

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

19. Miun Kinkakuji

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

SEUNGMIN

P11,434

P12,577 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a sign that reads "Kyoto-Nijo Premium."

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a circular window with a forest view, and sliding doors with a grid pattern.

The exterior of the Uluru Hotel Kyoto-Nijo Premium with large windows and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing natural light.

20. Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Julie

P2,929

P3,222 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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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
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin	9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

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!"

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。"

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."

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."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

8/10 Good

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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. 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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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, 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.

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 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. Ryokan Tori

2. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

3. Tanoya

4. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

5. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

6. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

7. Hostel Sui Kyoto

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

11. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

12. OKU Kamishichiken

13. Demizu Machiya

14. HOTEL ECCLESIA

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

16. RESI STAY Nishijin

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

18. Kokonoe Machiya

19. Miun Kinkakuji

20. Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

HOTEL ECCLESIA

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

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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