The Best Hotels Closest to Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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

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

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

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jeremy

￥23,673

￥31,218 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 wooden interior with a stone bathtub, two wooden stools, and a shower area.

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.

2. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Freek de

￥42,000

￥46,500 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

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

3. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Camden

￥3,862

￥4,271 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

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

A building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

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

4. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

José

￥4,942

￥6,779 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

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.

5. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jason

￥5,510

￥6,080 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, and a traditional sliding door.

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Helen

￥21,743

￥26,991 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Tomoko

￥6,248

￥6,935 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a view into a room with sliding doors.

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushioned seating, and a television.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a stone fireplace.

8. Yura Machiya Holiday House

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jesus

￥30,136

￥33,227 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

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 building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

9. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Aimee

￥35,739

￥39,313 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

An elevator with a sign indicating the direction to the elevator.

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."

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

￥7,489

￥16,452 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

11. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Robert

￥15,080

￥16,768 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

The exterior of Hotel Ecclesia with a reception desk, a phone, and a digital display.

A reception desk with two monitors, a wooden slat wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel named 'Hotel Ecclesia' with a modern design, featuring a checkered floor pattern, a bike parking area, and a visible elevator.

A room with a wooden table, four gray cushions, a television on a stand, and a sliding door.

12. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wayne

￥6,287

￥7,316 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door with a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden doors with vertical slats, and a small lantern on the ground.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors.

13. Miun Kinkakuji

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

SEUNGMIN

￥28,485

￥31,333 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with two beds, a dark patterned wall, a painting, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a potted plant, and a door with a number plate.

A narrow urban street with a building labeled "Floral Green Maple House" on the right.

A modern building with a blue staircase, a gated area, and a sign for 'Floral'.

14. Floral Green Maple House

2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Theodore

￥5,512

￥6,112 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a microwave, and a television.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a street in front, and a no parking sign.

A multi-story brick building with balconies, a covered entrance, and visible signage.

15. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kamigyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Renae

￥4,821

￥5,363 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A bar with shelves of various bottles and glasses, some with Japanese labels.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pathway, a rock garden, and a wooden structure.

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

16. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward, 1.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Erwan

￥5,695

￥6,350 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a sign above the door.

A narrow hallway with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a small kitchenette area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

17. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Kimberly

￥4,788

￥5,668 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A person in a white lab coat standing in front of a window with bamboo plants.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a window with bamboo blinds.

A building with a sign reading "SUN MEMBERS" at the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

18. Sun Members Kyoto Saga

Arashiyama, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Drew

￥9,634

￥10,997 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A room with a view of a landscaped garden, featuring a pond, rocks, and trees. There are three tables and chairs arranged for seating.

19. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Bingjie

￥16,727

￥18,545 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden with a tree and rocks.

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a wooden walkway, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a bridge, and various plants.

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

20. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 1.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cathy

￥7,727

￥8,577 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto	9.4 Exceptional 323 reviews	View
Guest House Oumi - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
Kefu Stay & Lounge	9.2 Wonderful 158 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a wonderful apartment-style setup, including a kitchenette that made it easy and convenient to prepare our own breakfast. We especially appreciated having two toilets and separate bedrooms, which worked perfectly for our family since we were traveling with our adult daughter. The location was convenient with 7-11 nearby, food options, with a wonderful small Italian inspired cafe next door- with excellent cappuccino. It was also also within a short walking distance of Nijo Castle and the Anime museum, making it easy to explore the area. The only downside was the sliding door to the main bedroom. It tended to stick and was quite loud when opening or closing. Unfortunately, this sometimes woke us up when we needed to get up to use the bathroom during the night. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the spacious, home-like setup and convenient location."

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

10/10 Excellent

"Best choice I made"

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home and garden. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Loved the dinner and breakfast. Very pleased with our stay."

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent value. Location is somewhat convenient. We weren’t looking for a big city feel. The nearest train station was about 7 min walk and connect us to everything. We walked mostly, even to Gion (about an hour) but we like to explore new city that way. Didn’t get to use the public amenities but the room is comfortable albeit smaller. We stayed for 4 nights and loved that there is a 7-11 across the street;)"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and Excellent"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The room was a good size for Japan. We really liked the washroom set up..the fact that the toilet was in a separate room and there was a Japanese style washing area. It was great to have a sliding door to separate the two spaces. Storage was ample. The location was great for shopping and the hotel was quiet. We liked the lounge area in the other part with free coffee and soft drinks. The washing machines were greatly appreciated. Although they had check in machines there was always staff at the front desk to help with inquiries. Would definitely stay here again. Good value!! I’m"

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."

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."

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A traditional wooden structure overlooking a lush, green forest with a pond.

Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

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A field of purple irises with green grass and trees in the background.

Keishuin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Keishuin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Toji-in Temple

Toji-in 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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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shunkoin Temple

Shunkoin Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Myoshinji Temple

After visiting Myoshinji Temple, 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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Torin-in Temple

Torin-in 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 or experience its fascinating museums.

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Taizo-in Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Taizo-in Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ryoan-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Ryokan Yamazaki is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ryoan-ji Temple. Other good options within 5 miles include Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium and Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ryoan-ji Temple?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before 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 a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and Kyoto Railway Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Ninna-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kitano Tenmangū are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Kamishichiken Kabukai, Kyoto Concert Hall, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Ryoan-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Ryoan-ji Temple is simple. You can access metro transit at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station, Hanazono Station, and Uzumasa Station. If you're taking a train into town, Saiin Station, Yamanouchi Station, and Nishioji-Sanjo Station are the stations closest to Ukyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ryoan-ji Temple hotels

1. Tanoya

2. Ryokan Tori

3. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

4. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

5. Kefu Stay & Lounge

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

8. Yura Machiya Holiday House

9. OKU Kamishichiken

10. RESI STAY Nishijin

11. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

12. HOTEL ECCLESIA

13. Miun Kinkakuji

14. Floral Green Maple House

15. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

16. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

17. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

18. Sun Members Kyoto Saga

19. Ryokan Nenrinbo

20. Ryokan Yamazaki

Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Ryokan Yamazaki

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Other attractions near Ryoan-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Keishuin Garden

Toji-in Temple

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Shunkoin Temple

Myoshinji Temple

Torin-in Temple

Taizo-in Garden

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