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A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Ayanishiki Gion
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location/ nice staff/ clean rooms"
United States
Ciara
The price is ￥17,982
￥19,864 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Ayanishiki Gion
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a prominent illuminated logo.

2. GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI

GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Fantastic location near so many sights and shops"
United States
Martin
The price is ￥42,182
￥46,400 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Caesar Gion Kyoto
2.5 star property
Komatsucho, 0.3 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"A very pleasant boutique hotel experience. Beautiful traditional Japanese guest rooms."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥24,429
￥31,981 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Caesar Gion Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"On the top 20 hotels I stayed"
United States
Enkeleda
The price is ￥124,888
￥138,174 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

5. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, clean and staff were efficient and gracious. "
United States
Susan
The price is ￥30,249
￥33,305 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

6. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.4 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Elegant, small hotel in a beautiful location on the river."
Canada
Anette
The price is ￥70,556
￥78,143 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

7. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
Komatsucho, 0.3 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and location perfect for exploring Gion district"
United Kingdom
Gillian
The price is ￥32,832
￥36,115 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
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8. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Kenninji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Noah
The price is ￥84,032
￥92,435 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

9. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.6 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,251 reviews)
"Great hotel, food was great restaurant and bakery were fantastic."
United States
Bruna Maria
The price is ￥28,858
￥31,744 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.

10. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
4.0 star property
0.4 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Everything about this place was outstanding, there is nothing I would change about our experience at the hotel. All the staff were so friendly and helpful and the room was a delight with so many special touches. The dinner and breakfast were so delicious. We would highly recommend a stay"
United Kingdom
samantha
The price is ￥44,673
￥49,582 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

11. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.4 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
United States
Julie
The price is ￥37,114
￥44,907 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

12. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Words can’t explain how beautiful this hotel is and in the perfect location! The hotel is absolutely amazing and the views are unmatched. I’ve stayed at many great hotels but nothing compares to this one! Breakfast is fantastic and staff is so incredibly kind! Worth staying here when you come to Kyoto!!! Amazing!!!"
United States
Natalie
The price is ￥148,654
￥163,519 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.6 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"We loved staying here and would definitely stay again if we visited Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff, amenities available to us were really useful and our room was perfect for what we needed. We also loved the convenient location to local temples, shopping, restaurants and multiple local train stations which made getting around very easy even with our baby. Very glad we chose to stay at this hotel and would recommend to anyone."
Australia
Adam
The price is ￥31,550
￥34,780 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

14. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (307 reviews)
"Amazing room, great location and friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Susan
The price is ￥37,606
￥41,536 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Gion Elite Terrace
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

15. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Sowaka was amazing. Great location, beautiful hotel, incredible food, perfect staff! Do take the 5:45 am tour to Kiyomizu-dera with the incredibly knowledgeable hotel manager. A wonderful and unique experience without all the tourists around."
United States
Lucile
The price is ￥142,543
￥156,797 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
SOWAKA
A modern building with a dark facade, large windows, and a small tree in the foreground.

16. KIORI Hotel Takakura

KIORI Hotel Takakura
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay. Great location and very friendly staff. Would stay again."
Australia
Adam
The price is ￥31,025
￥34,128 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
KIORI Hotel Takakura
A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

17. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"The suite we stayed in was amazing. The staff were so kind and the hotel itself is beautiful."
United Kingdom
Raphael
The price is ￥61,571
￥68,989 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hotel Gion Ichirin
A multi-level wooden staircase leading to a lower level with a garden area visible through glass railings.

18. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Great place, great location and very authentic ryokan experience with very friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is ￥77,330
￥85,470 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. KABIN Gion

KABIN Gion
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"Excellent sized rooms for a family and excellent staff"
Canada
Tyler
The price is ￥39,367
￥45,303 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
KABIN Gion
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

20. Campton Higashiyama Roku

Campton Higashiyama Roku
4.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great location and spacious, convenient property."
United States
Katherine
The price is ￥65,454
￥71,999 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Campton Higashiyama Roku
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Kenninji Temple

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.
Ayanishiki Gion
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a prominent illuminated logo.
GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.
Caesar Gion Kyoto
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
56 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
View
A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
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Top Kenninji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good
"Great location, central to everything"
Andrea 5-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

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Gion Corner

8.6/10 (946 reviews)
Enjoy a show at Gion Corner, a theater with a story to tell 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 Kenninji Temple?
Kenninji Temple 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 920 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Kenninji Temple?
Adjacent to Kenninji Temple, Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Kenninji Temple?
Expedia has 920 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kenninji Temple.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kenninji Temple, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Kenninji Temple.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kenninji Temple?
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What can I see and do near Kenninji Temple?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sannenzaka Museum, Samurai and Ninja Museum, or Kyoto National Museum. Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple, Minamiza Theater, and Ishibe Alley are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Gion Corner, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.
How can I get to Kenninji Temple?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Gion-shijo Station. There might not be many public transit choices near by Kenninji Temple so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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