The Best Hotels Closest to Ginkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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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 modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

1. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Dwayne

₩100,896

₩110,986 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 2.7 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Brandi

₩405,159

₩445,675 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 2.6 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Simon

₩199,702

₩219,672 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

4. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Marc

₩846,069

₩930,676 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

5. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 2.6 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Kurt

₩626,039

₩688,643 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.

A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.

6. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 3.2 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Filip

₩226,058

₩248,664 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Mariana

₩86,290

₩94,919 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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.

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

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

8. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Susan

₩717,656

₩789,422 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

9. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 2.4 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Quinn

₩86,525

₩95,177 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

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

10. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 1.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Roselyn

₩323,117

₩408,743 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

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.

11. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 2.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Kurtis

₩137,558

₩151,314 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock on the wall, and a set of lockers to the right.

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

12. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Dylan

₩65,503

₩79,040 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

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

13. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

INGRID

₩61,450

₩67,595 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A modern building with a wooden deck, indoor seating, and a TV.

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

14. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

vanessa

₩87,024

₩95,726 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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.

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 2.6 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Agnesa

₩94,997

₩104,497 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and the hotel's name displayed on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a large banner reading "Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi".

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a decorative plate on a cabinet.

16. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

Gion, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Valeria

₩67,954

₩74,749 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

17. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Okazaki, 2 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Launi

₩688,957

₩775,321 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

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".

18. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 3 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Gal

₩150,356

₩186,893 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

19. Heihachi Tea House Inn

Sakyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

"This is the perfect place for an authentic Japanese experience. The staff are wonderful and the meals are superb. Tranquil surroundings with a 5 star multi-course meals each day for breakfast and dinner. The sauna and hot baths were great for winding down after a day of touring. Touring was easy because bus lines and train lines are nearby. We were sorry to leave the Tea House and really hope to return some day. "

Raheem

₩786,042

₩864,646 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a sloped ceiling, and a window with vertical blinds.

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

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

20. Machiya Ando

Higashiyama Ward, 2.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Jacquelin

₩257,682

₩311,795 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Ginkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Niomon	10.0 13 13 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 21 21 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 18 18 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 23 23 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 25 25 reviews	View

Top Ginkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The Hot springs was the best thing ever. Genuinely saved my life!!!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Muyyy buena locación muy bonitos y de buen tamaña los cuartos"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"We particularly like the hotel shuttle which was accessible every hour. The staff were always courteous and pleasant. The breakfast buffet could maybe expand on their choices for the omelettes. But overall we were very happy with the amenities and the cleanliness of the property. Thank you."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!! Staff were amazing"

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is five stars, huge rooms very modern very elegant. The lobby staff is amazing. The restaurant is amazing. We didn’t upgrade on our room that included a lounge on the ninth floor, which was amazing as well. Plus a buffet downstairs at the lobby. Overall, this is beyond a five star hotel, plus it has an amazing location close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay definitely coming back."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

10/10 Excellent

"Had such a pleasant stay that I returned for a second time! Very clean, traditional style ryokan, with very helpful staff. I appreciate that they spoke English, provide laundry machines, and helped in calling us a taxi to the station during checkout. If you're interested in breakfast, specify it in your booking. If not, you may be able to schedule in breakfast subject to availability. Be mindful and respectful by keeping voices low; it is a peaceful and quiet space. Great location close to bus stops and convenience stores."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"I can tell all the amenities are top notch here. One thing is the the air conditioning system needs to be cleaned."

Hotel Okura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located near restaurants and shops. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Ginkaku-ji Temple

A traditional Japanese shrine with stone lanterns, a torii gate, and a staircase leading up to a shrine area.

Hachi Shrine

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A traditional Japanese building with a thatched roof, stone steps, and a stone lantern.

Honen-in Temple

This is a shrine devoted to a peaceful and learned environment with an impressive gate, natural greenery and a serene atmosphere.

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A pathway lined with cherry blossoms, a traditional building, and a river.

Philosopher's Path

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

This is a great walk to orient yourself around Kyōto. Stroll along a cherry tree-lined canal and visit shrines, temples, gardens and boutiques.

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Jodoin Temple

After visiting Jodoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kitashirakawaten Shrine

After visiting Kitashirakawaten Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Hakusa-sonso Garden & Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hakusa-sonso Garden & Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Anraku-ji Temple

After visiting Anraku-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Reikan-ji Temple

After visiting Reikan-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ginkaku-ji Temple?

Ginkaku-ji Temple 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, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ginkaku-ji Temple. Another good option is Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Ginkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ginkaku-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ginkaku-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Ginkaku-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ginkaku-ji Temple?

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

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Sights like Nishiki Market, Eikan-do Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Ginkaku-ji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Ginkaku-ji Temple is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're taking a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, and Ichijoji Station are the closest train stations to Sakyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ginkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Rinn Niomon

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

4. Kamo Residences by Reflections

5. Shikikaboku

6. Kyoto Gion no Yado

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

9. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

10. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

11. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

12. Ryokan Hostel Gion

13. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

14. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

16. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

17. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

18. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

19. Heihachi Tea House Inn

20. Machiya Ando

Compare popular hotels close to Ginkaku-ji Temple

Top Ginkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Okura Kyoto

Other attractions near Ginkaku-ji Temple

Hachi Shrine

Honen-in Temple

Philosopher's Path

Jodoin Temple

Kitashirakawaten Shrine

Hakusa-sonso Garden & Museum

Anraku-ji Temple

Reikan-ji Temple

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