The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Hiei in Kyoto for 2026

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A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

A building entrance with a sign indicating a Japanese-style hotel, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese-style window with vertical bars.

A building with a large illuminated sign in Japanese characters, a covered entrance, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

1. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10.8 km from Mount Hiei

Brian

￥22,727

￥25,300 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

9.6 km from Mount Hiei

Bruna Maria

￥36,252

￥41,012 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern corridor with a wooden floor, a table, and a refrigerator.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a bed, a wall with vertical lines, and large windows.

A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

3. Hotel Emion Kyoto

11.9 km from Mount Hiei

Stephanie

￥13,491

￥14,840 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

A modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a long communal table, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

11.6 km from Mount Hiei

Peggy

￥17,018

￥20,989 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.

5. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10.1 km from Mount Hiei

Tom

￥44,131

￥48,813 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2.5 km from Mount Hiei

Peter

￥45,291

￥49,820 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Dora

￥49,136

￥55,056 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

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

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

8. Hilton Kyoto

8.6 km from Mount Hiei

Sonya

￥45,188

￥58,168 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

9. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

11.4 km from Mount Hiei

Victoria Marie

￥18,935

￥20,828 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11.1 km from Mount Hiei

Seleste

￥27,153

￥35,402 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.

A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

11. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

7.7 km from Mount Hiei

Christopher

￥66,000

￥83,790 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".

A hotel facade with large columns, balconies, and illuminated signage.

A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

12. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

9.4 km from Mount Hiei

Sofia I

￥19,553

￥25,680 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

A reception area with a honeycomb-patterned wall, a wooden reception desk, and two standing lamps.

A woman pouring tea into a cup at a wooden table in a room with a window and curtains.

The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.

13. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8.9 km from Mount Hiei

Arti

￥20,748

￥23,028 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

14. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Paulo Victor

￥21,850

￥24,035 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern reception area with a wooden wall feature, a reception desk, and a bench.

A modern hallway with a patterned ceiling, elevators, and a long corridor.

A modern hallway with dark tiled walls, recessed lighting, and a smooth floor.

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, large windows, and seating areas with sofas and chairs.

15. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

11.5 km from Mount Hiei

Alexandra

￥16,769

￥18,651 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern café with a central counter, wooden cabinets, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A modern interior with large windows, a geometric floor pattern, and several round seating areas.

16. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

11.4 km from Mount Hiei

Andrey

￥30,251

￥33,810 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

17. Heihachi Tea House Inn

4.2 km from Mount Hiei

Andrew

￥96,642

￥115,199 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

A corridor with vertical wooden panels and a tiled floor, leading to a room with a visible sign.

A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

18. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Jennifer

￥20,373

￥26,364 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A salad bar with various food options and a drink bar in a well-lit, clean environment.

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled walls, and a row of toiletries on the right.

A spa area with a hot tub, a glass door entrance, and a row of sinks with soap dispensers.

A spacious lobby with a polished tile floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

19. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

12.1 km from Mount Hiei

Sunitha

￥11,158

￥12,402 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

20. Ace Hotel Kyoto

9.2 km from Mount Hiei

Carlos

￥55,474

￥61,779 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a beautiful place to stay. The room was clean and large. The staff was helpful, nice and kind. The food was such an experience. I love it! The view from my room was perfect. I look forward to bring my family here."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Solario Hotel, Kyoto: great location, pricey for what you get The location is the standout. It's easy to reach the main sights and getting around the city is simple, which makes it a very convenient base for exploring Kyoto. The rest of the stay was solid: everything was pretty good and nothing really let us down. The one drawback is value. Given what the room rate was, I expected a bit more, and it could be better for the price. Still, if location is your priority, it's hard to beat. Verdict: Recommended for the location. Just go in knowing the price is on the high side."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

8/10 Good

"Incredibile experience of staying in a traditional ryokan. Very calm/peaceful atmosphere and the most lovely staff. Our room had everything we needed however, no coffee machine. There was a cafe nearby though, and breakfast was delicious and included coffee."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Fasntastic place to relax at. We were picked up at the train station and ushured into a relaxing lounge which we had unlimited access to for the duration of our stay, including the drinks and snacks, The check in process was very smooth and our bags were waiting for us in our room when we got there. We booked the in-room Onsen that we practically lived in. It was initially a bit hot for our liking but the staff were able to adjust it for us. We had an amazing nine course dinner that showcased the local produce. and the breakfast buffet was also briliant. Overall a very relaxing and comfortable stay with fantastic staff and would definitely come back."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and beautiful location"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 3 had a wonderful time and our 8 year old was delighted with the baths, the kid dinner and buffet. Our only complaint was the dinner restaurant happened to have a lot of loudly screaming children which diminished the experience a bit."

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A traditional wooden structure with hanging lanterns and a backdrop of lush green trees.

Enryaku-ji East Temple

After visiting Enryaku-ji East Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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A multi-paneled view of a serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn foliage.

Ruriko-in Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Ruriko-in 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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A procession with a golden carriage, participants in white attire, and a crowd in an outdoor setting.

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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A serene Japanese garden with a small stream, moss-covered rocks, and traditional stone lanterns.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Garden Museum Hiei

Explore the great outdoors at Garden Museum Hiei, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kakekannonji Temple

Kakekannonji 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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Mikage Shrine

After visiting Mikage 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 Mount Hiei?

Mount Hiei is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 208 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mount Hiei?

Moksa Rebirth Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Hiei. Other good options within 5 miles include The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Yumotokan.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mount Hiei?

Expedia has 208 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mount Hiei.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Mount Hiei.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mount Hiei, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mount Hiei?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Otsu City Museum of History. Enryakuji Temple, Shugakuin Imperial Villa, and Ginkaku-ji Temple are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mount Hiei. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Biwako Hall, and Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for Mount Hiei hotels

1. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

3. Hotel Emion Kyoto

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

5. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

8. Hilton Kyoto

9. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

12. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

13. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

14. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

15. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

16. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

17. Heihachi Tea House Inn

18. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

19. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

20. Ace Hotel Kyoto

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Yumotokan

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

Enryakuji Temple

Enryaku-ji East Temple

Ruriko-in Temple

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Garden Museum Hiei

Kakekannonji Temple

Mikage Shrine

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