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

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

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

1. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Freek de

₩391,104

₩430,214 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

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.

2. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jeremy

₩221,231

₩286,810 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

3. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

Nishijin, 0.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Annie Jie Yu

₩213,330

₩234,663 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

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

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

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

₩155,128

₩170,641 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

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 km from Kinkaku-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

₩783,947

₩1,083,820 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

6. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 0.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Zane

₩149,542

₩164,496 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

A compact hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a small kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork on the wall.

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

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

7. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Camden

₩35,575

₩39,133 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a large window with a red umbrella outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door with a view of bamboo, and a hanging scroll.

8. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

José

₩38,657

₩53,729 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

9. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Tomoko

₩59,767

₩65,744 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jason

₩47,409

₩52,150 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

11. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Anisha

₩284,576

₩313,030 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

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

12. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

₩65,158

₩71,674 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

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 person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony setup, including a tea bowl, a tea caddy, and a bamboo basket.

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

13. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Blair

₩361,926

₩398,119 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small table with toiletries.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

14. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Renae

₩43,829

₩48,212 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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 dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

15. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aimee

₩310,570

₩341,627 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

16. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Helen

₩217,211

₩262,825 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

17. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ashley

₩56,920

₩62,612 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, a tatami mat in the center, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden gate, a small balcony, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

18. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Nutthakarn

₩139,284

₩153,212 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

19. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

₩65,813

₩143,714 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

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

20. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

JASON

₩71,110

₩78,221 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,991 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"A great location with the train station and bus stops across the street. Would recommend and would definitely stay here again."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel ever! The Hot Spring is amazing and clean. Everything about the hotel is great I would highly recommend it!"

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean modern hotel, good location, near Nishi market, subway and lots of shops nearby but it was located in a quiet side street so it was nice. Very kind and helpful staff"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"It is a bit of a walk from the train however that is the only downfall it was totally worth it though! When checking in they told us they were going to upgrade us to the best room the hotel had because it became available and oh boy were we surprised! It was so kind to do for no reason at all and the room made the trip for us it was extremely beautiful and cultural it made our trip so much better! We will 100% be back and staying there again!! This is a must book spot!"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience with polite and professional staff"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

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

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I really enjoyed our stay at Ryokan Yamazaki, the staff were incredibly kind and helpful from checking us in, to making sure we ate and helping to order us cabs. We loved staying at a traditional style Japanese home, and the location was up in the north west area of Kyoto away from the crowds and tourists which we appreciated, and the beauty of the mountains and neighborhoods. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience a traditional Japanese stay."

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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Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

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Funaokayama Park

Funaokayama Park 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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Toji-in Temple

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Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

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Frequently asked questions

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

Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

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 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Another good option is Kefu Stay & Lounge, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to 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 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kamishichiken Kabukai, Kyoto Concert Hall, and GEAR - Art Complex 1928.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Ryokan Tori

2. Tanoya

3. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

5. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

6. Retreat Kamikashiwano

7. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

8. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

9. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

11. Rinn Shiki Juraku

12. Hostel Sui Kyoto

13. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

14. Guesthouse Goettingen

15. OKU Kamishichiken

16. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

17. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

18. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

19. RESI STAY Nishijin

20. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Yamazaki

RESI STAY Nishijin

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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