The Best Hotels Closest to Kawai Shrine 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 modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 2.6 km from Kawai Shrine

Dwayne

₩78,998

₩90,426 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.4 km from Kawai Shrine

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

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

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 0.6 km from Kawai Shrine

Marc

₩788,900

₩867,790 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

4. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Jeremy

₩254,074

₩323,150 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern bathroom with a large sink, a bathtub, and a shower area. There is a window providing a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a wooden ceiling.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a small vase with branches.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

5. ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa

Downtown Kyoto, 2.6 km from Kawai Shrine

Daniela

₩829,166

₩912,083 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a plaid blanket, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A dimly lit stairwell with a light fixture above the door, leading to a bright room.

A modern living room with a large potted plant, a flat-screen TV, a wooden side table, and a green armchair.

6. HOTEL Inc.

Downtown Kyoto, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

Sandeep

₩114,326

₩125,759 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

A modern room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a view through a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wooden headboard.

7. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Lee

₩203,525

₩223,878 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a desk area.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

8. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Jeannette

₩82,413

₩163,188 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A room with a bed, a television, a wooden wall, and a chandelier.

A YouTube channel interface on a screen mounted on a wooden wall.

A modern kitchen with a sink, countertop, and hanging lights.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and houses.

9. Yadoya Lodge

Sakyo Ward, 2.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Bonnie

₩218,345

₩240,180 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with two cups and a book, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

10. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Raffi

₩95,992

₩119,646 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Manish

₩156,815

₩172,497 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

12. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

Mariana

₩86,290

₩94,919 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Aviv

₩286,469

₩373,545 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

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

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

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Roselyn

₩323,117

₩408,743 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

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.

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

INGRID

₩61,450

₩67,595 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring and a wooden exterior.

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

16. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kawai Shrine

Anisha

₩285,809

₩314,390 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Agora Place Kyoto Nijo'.

A hallway with a sign reading 'AGORA PLACE KYOTO NIJO' and a decorative plant.

17. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 2.6 km from Kawai Shrine

TSUYOSHI

₩38,648

₩42,513 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a sign reading "The Tenei Hotel," and a person in traditional attire entering.

A hot spring area with a table and two glasses of champagne, surrounded by bamboo plants and illuminated candles.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a tatami mat floor, a small table with a basket, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by candles and a window with blinds.

18. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kawai Shrine

Blair

₩366,468

₩403,115 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A person seated at a wooden table with a laptop, a white cup, and a chair in a modern room with large windows and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A modern hallway with a long wooden bench, stone walls, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

19. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

julie

₩74,674

₩82,141 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bench, a red umbrella, and a building with a circular window.

20. Heihachi Tea House Inn

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

"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

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Compare popular hotels close to Kawai Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Kawai Shrine Hotel Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Received a free room upgrade, space was great, great hotel, close to transportation"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location and wonderful property."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Staff were all amazing and very helpful. The room was nice and clean. Location was great with walking distance to all train stations and lots of restaurants and tourist areas."

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."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."

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!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 2 nights in September 2026. Location was excellent. Walkable distance to Nishiki and other major shopping districts. In house choice for Italian/ Japanese / Mexican cuisine is great and convenient. The Gym was a little challenge to find. Overall an excellent stay. Will not hesitate to come back."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"The staff there were extremely helpful and friendly, they make you feel so welcomed. The room is pretty big and very clean, the location is excellent, I have no complaints at all"

Other attractions near Kawai Shrine

A traditional Japanese gate with a red roof and white walls.

Shimogamo Shrine

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

This shrine was dedicated to spirits in the 6th century. Now, it survives as the oldest of its kind in Kyoto, pre-dating the city itself.

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A river with a small waterfall, surrounded by greenery and distant mountains.

Kamogawa Park

After visiting Kamogawa Park, 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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Junenji Temple

Junenji 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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Jorinji Temple

Jorinji 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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Shojoin Temple

After visiting Shojoin Temple, 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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Seifuso Villa

Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you spend time at Seifuso Villa. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kitamura Museum

You can study the exhibits at Kitamura Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Saionji Temple

After visiting Saionji 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kawai Shrine?

Kawai Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kawai Shrine?

Kyoto Brighton Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and a bar. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kawai Shrine. Other good options within a few miles include SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier and Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo.

How many hotels are there near Kawai Shrine?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kawai Shrine.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kawai Shrine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kawai Shrine?

For additional details about updating your stay near Kawai Shrine or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Kawai Shrine?

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

How can I get to Kawai Shrine?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Kawai Shrine is simple. You can access metro transit at Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station, and Nijojo-mae Station. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Nijo Station.

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Our top choices for Kawai Shrine hotels

1. Rinn Niomon

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

4. Tanoya

5. ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa

6. HOTEL Inc.

7. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

8. PLAY!! RESI STAY

9. Yadoya Lodge

10. Hyatt Place Kyoto

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

12. Giappo Franca Kyoto

13. Hilton Kyoto

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

16. Rinn Shiki Juraku

17. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

18. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

19. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

20. Heihachi Tea House Inn

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Top Kawai Shrine Hotel Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Other attractions near Kawai Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine

Kamogawa Park

Junenji Temple

Jorinji Temple

Shojoin Temple

Seifuso Villa

Kitamura Museum

Saionji Temple

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