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

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

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

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.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.8 km from Saionji Temple

Simon

₩237,298

₩261,028 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

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.

2. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 1 km from Saionji Temple

Marc

₩1,061,478

₩1,167,626 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

3. HOTEL Inc.

Downtown Kyoto, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Sandeep

₩112,633

₩123,896 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A children's playroom with bunk beds, a sofa, and a small table.

4. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.3 km from Saionji Temple

Jeannette

₩81,194

₩160,773 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

5. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Saionji Temple

Lee

₩256,900

₩282,590 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

6. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Stephen or Michele

₩1,423,304

₩1,803,068 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Anna

₩946,186

₩1,040,805 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

8. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

James

₩129,052

₩163,037 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fire feature, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

9. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Jonathan

₩303,036

₩333,340 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

10. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Saionji Temple

Manish

₩224,719

₩247,191 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern interior with a dining area, bar, and seating.

A woman handing a bottle to a server at a restaurant.

A storefront with the name "insomnia" and "KYOTO OIKE" visible. There are bicycles with baskets parked in front.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

11. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Logan

₩110,386

₩121,425 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

12. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2 km from Saionji Temple

Anisha

₩332,951

₩366,246 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hallway with a wooden wall, a tiled floor, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a visible sign reading "NOKU", and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a central dining area with tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

13. Noku Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Emma

₩200,643

₩220,707 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Akeem

₩1,423,304

₩1,800,480 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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.

15. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Saionji Temple

Gavynne Isobel

₩40,841

₩44,925 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

A bathroom with a stone floor, wooden stools, a bathtub with a stone wall, and a large mirror.

A koi pond with a stone lantern, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern entrance, large windows, and potted plants outside.

16. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Constance

₩142,720

₩172,691 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel entrance with large glass doors, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A hallway with a wooden wall and a sign for the Kyoto Kamiza Hotel.

A modern room with a tatami mat floor, a black table, a wooden desk, a television, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with a chair.

17. Kyoto Kamanza Hotel

Downtown Kyoto, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Janetth

₩82,998

₩91,298 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a wooden chair, and a sliding door with a view of greenery outside.

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

A small wooden table with a white teapot and a green bottle on a balcony with woven mats.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden door, a hanging lantern, and signs indicating the name 'Higurashi-Sou'.

18. Higurashi-Sou

Kamigyo Ward, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Jason

₩117,628

₩129,391 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

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.

19. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

julie

₩98,091

₩107,900 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

20. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Renae

₩59,137

₩65,051 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
HOTEL Inc.	9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
PLAY!! RESI STAY	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Well run, clean and centrally located hotel."

Hotel Okura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding location was the major factor for us. Would definitely stay there again."

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was flawless! Staff are wonderful. Hotel is beautiful and welcoming. Room was perfect. Restaurants staff superb!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The buffet breakfast is a must to try. Onsen is very comfortable to enjoy."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The facility is very clean and modern. The rooms are large and comfortable. The amenities are excellent. The staff are helpful and polite. Breakfast is very average, however."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect Location to stay in Kyoto."

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, staff were amazing and kind, would book again"

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!"

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

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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A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

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A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.

Doshisha University

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Doshisha University during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kami-goryo Shrine

Kami-goryo Shrine 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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Jotenkaku Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Jotenkaku Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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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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Zuishunin

Enjoy an outing to Zuishunin during your stay in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Kawai Shrine

After visiting Kawai 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Saionji Temple?

Saionji 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 73 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Saionji Temple?

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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Saionji Temple. Other good options close by include Kyoto Garden Palace and Yadoya Nishijinso.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Saionji Temple?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Saionji Temple.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Saionji Temple.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Saionji Temple, click here.

What can I see and do near Saionji Temple?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. While you're exploring, swing by Nishiki Market, Shimogamo Shrine, and Kyoto Imperial Palace to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Saionji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Saionji Temple is simple. Take advantage of 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 Saionji Temple hotels

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Kamo Residences by Reflections

3. HOTEL Inc.

4. PLAY!! RESI STAY

5. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

6. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

7. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

8. Hyatt Place Kyoto

9. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

10. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

11. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

12. Rinn Shiki Juraku

13. Noku Kyoto

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

15. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

16. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

17. Kyoto Kamanza Hotel

18. Higurashi-Sou

19. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

20. Guesthouse Goettingen

Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Okura Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

Kamogawa Park

Shokoku-ji Temple

Doshisha University

Kami-goryo Shrine

Jotenkaku Museum

Junenji Temple

Zuishunin

Kawai Shrine

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