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

1. Hiiragiya

Hiiragiya
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.8 km from Philosopher's Path
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Our stay here was the highlight of a three week vacation in Japan. It is an unique, deep immersion into Japan culture and hospitality while still being comfortable for non-Japanese. The tranquility and quality of the environment, the accommodations, and the food were exceptional. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. They savored their role as guides into the culture and traditions that they offered. While it was a very traditional experience, the facilities...
United States
Robert
The price is ￥152,849
￥187,363 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hiiragiya
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

2. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion, 2.6 km from Philosopher's Path
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Absolutely one of the best hotel!"
Canada
felix .fei
The price is ￥122,730
￥135,127 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

3. Shikikaboku

Shikikaboku
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 1.7 km from Philosopher's Path
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"The staff here is outstanding! The room was cozy and romantic and the location was perfect!"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ￥75,893
￥83,482 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Shikikaboku
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
Komatsucho, 2.6 km from Philosopher's Path
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and location perfect for exploring Gion district"
United Kingdom
Gillian
The price is ￥31,714
￥34,885 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
A courtyard with a well-lit building, a small bridge, and a statue.

5. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 2.8 km from Philosopher's Path
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 ￥104,058
￥114,464 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
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.

6. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion, 2.4 km from Philosopher's Path
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Great location with kind and helpful staff. Enjoyed the whiskey tasting at the bar!"
United States
Sophie
The price is ￥155,124
￥170,636 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
SOWAKA
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

7. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 3 km from Philosopher's Path
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
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

8. KABIN Gion

KABIN Gion
3.0 star property
Gion, 2.7 km from Philosopher's Path
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"Excellent sized rooms for a family and excellent staff"
Canada
Tyler
The price is ￥22,711
￥27,010 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
KABIN Gion
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

9. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.5 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,510 reviews)
"Clean hotel in a great location."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ￥22,659
￥25,389 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

10. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 3.1 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Wonderful little hotel in a great location."
Canada
Peter
The price is ￥22,459
￥24,874 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

11. Campton Kiyomizu

Campton Kiyomizu
3.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 2.7 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing oasis in the heart of crowded Kiyomizu. Beautiful, tranquil, clean guest house with tons of space."
United States
Marcus
The price is ￥90,000
￥99,091 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Campton Kiyomizu
A corridor with a central pathway leading to a seating area, flanked by vertical paneling on both sides.

12. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 2.2 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (814 reviews)
"Very well located hotel."
United Kingdom
Elaine
The price is ￥23,310
￥28,974 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

13. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
5.0 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 2.6 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"One of the best hotels in the world. And definitely the best I have ever stayed at in my life. The employees are so friendly and leave enough space for customers. The rooms are so comfortable that they made me have a great sleep. The price is worth it."
Taiwan
yushuo
The price is ￥208,000
￥263,120 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Park Hyatt Kyoto
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (262 reviews)
"Amazing stay and service here!!! Amy was great!"
United States
Akeem
The price is ￥219,000
￥277,035 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a sofa, and a large window with a bonsai tree.

15. nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 3 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Love the design of the hotel!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥40,622
￥45,186 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
nol kyoto sanjo
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16. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 2.5 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"What an incredible gem of a property with the best staff of associates. Great location for temple and shrine visits. An easy taxi/uber ride to the downtown area to visit food market and other great areas The attention to all the details is next level!"
United States
Darren
The price is ￥172,239
￥189,763 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

17. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
5.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.5 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (627 reviews)
"Staff throughout stay was absolutely amazing."
United States
Sonya
The price is ￥52,000
￥66,636 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton Kyoto
A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

18. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.6 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (955 reviews)
"Great location and room. Would stay here again."
United States
Nasreen
The price is ￥28,563
￥32,004 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

19. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 2 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Steal of a deal for this spacious room. Hotel was spotless. Location was great as well."
Canada
INGRID
The price is ￥10,996
￥12,096 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, and sliding doors.

20. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

Gion Fukuzumi Inn
3.5 star property
Gion, 2.2 km from Philosopher's Path
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Great stay overall "
United States
tamer
The price is ￥54,353
￥59,788 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Gion Fukuzumi Inn
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 Philosopher's Path

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two chairs.
Hiiragiya
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
19 reviews
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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
14 reviews
View
A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.
Shikikaboku
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
28 reviews
View
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
A courtyard with a well-lit building, a small bridge, and a statue.
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
183 reviews
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Top Philosopher's Path Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel, room was great and really big compared to other Japanese hotels I stayed in. Great, convenient location."
Peter 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Philosopher's Path?
Philosopher's Path is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Philosopher's Path?
Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Philosopher's Path. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei and THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Philosopher's Path?
Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Philosopher's Path.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Philosopher's Path, will I receive a refund?
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What can I see and do near Philosopher's Path?
You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Sannenzaka Museum. Sights like Eikan-do Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, and Ginkaku-ji Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.
How can I get to Philosopher's Path?
With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Philosopher's Path is easy. Metro stations nearby include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're taking a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, and Ichijoji Station are the closest stations to Sakyo Ward.

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