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 garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

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

￥28,509

￥36,418 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen area.

A garden with a bamboo gate, stone pathway, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden ceiling.

2. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Zane

￥24,187

￥26,661 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

A wooden staircase with floral wallpaper on both sides, leading to a landing with a light fixture above.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

3. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

￥11,072

￥12,217 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A traditional Japanese building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

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

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

4. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Julian

￥30,578

￥33,636 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

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

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

5. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

￥9,111

￥10,134 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

6. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jose

￥16,146

￥17,901 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

7. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jason

￥5,850

￥6,467 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a round window with a view of autumn foliage.

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

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

8. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward, 1.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Erwan

￥5,695

￥6,350 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A building facade with a black gate, a red awning with a white flower, and a sign with Japanese characters.

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

9. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Kimberly

￥6,467

￥7,515 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

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

10. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Oleksandr

￥18,458

￥20,422 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A traditional Japanese building with a garden featuring rocks, trees, and a stone lantern.

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

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

11. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 1.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cathy

￥10,227

￥11,315 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for HOTEL LIVEMAX and a visible entrance door.

Three rows of identical machines with labels in a foreign language, likely indicating a specialized facility or equipment.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two red seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and vending machines.

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jericho

￥8,320

￥9,152 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami flooring, wooden beams, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring, sliding doors, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese gate with inscriptions.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging lantern.

13. Nijo-Ouan

Kamigyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Riley

￥15,455

￥17,001 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A narrow pathway with tiled flooring, a wooden wall on one side, and a small tree on the other.

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

A compact hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with floral cushions, a desk with a kettle, and a window with blinds.

A modern elevator with a digital control panel and a door labeled "VillaFront Kyoto."

14. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

星和

￥6,364

￥7,029 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern interior with a large window, a wooden bench, and a small table.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A corridor with tatami mats, wooden sliding doors, and a sign indicating a natural hot spring bath for gentlemen.

A traditional Japanese meal setup with various dishes and a view of a garden through a window.

15. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 0.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wing Tat

￥47,000

￥52,300 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

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

A traditional Japanese-style corridor with wooden flooring and a view of a garden through a glass partition.

16. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

"There were two Japanese well maintained gardens and stone paving hallway outside. They were beautiful and they made us feel very historical culture. The summer season in Kyoto is very uncomfortable to stay outside because of the hight temperature but, in this house, for some reason we could stay comfortably without air conditioner. It was a huge house but all the rooms were cleaned perfectly. Especially we were impressed with the bathroom. The high-tech toilets beautiful wooden bath tub made us...

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￥178,283

￥196,312 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

17. Tyoetsu

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

￥24,268

￥27,496 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a small wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway and a wooden fence.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a traditional sliding door.

18. Nishijin Fujita

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

￥126,138

￥149,654 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Retreat Kamikashiwano	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Kyogura Bettei Nijo	9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
OKU Kamishichiken	9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo	9.2 Wonderful 351 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"10/10."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had just enough space for 2 people, maybe not for people with bigger/larger amounts of luggage than 1/person. The hotel was located within walking distance of Nijo Castle and to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden where the Kyoto Imperial Palace is located. The Garden and the Imperial Palace grounds are free to enter, so it was a very pleasant experience regardless of the rain. If you are looking for a quieter, more laid-back area to stay in with food options, I would recommend staying at Agora Nijo."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and accommodating! Would definitely stay again!"

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were spotless and I liked the matcha tea set and whisk along with coffee every morning. The wet bathroom was fantastic and a real treat"

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I stayed at Ben's Guesthouse for four nights in September 2026. Our room was clean and plenty spacious. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean and totally functional, nice shower/bath. The air conditioning was comfortable and reliable. There is a strict no-shoes policy which is enforced by placing your footwear in designated slots before you enter beyond the office area. It's easy to adjust to this policy, and it translates into very clean floors throughout. Ben's is in a quiet and clean neighborhood, and particularly quiet at night, as all the stores on that particular street close early. There is still plenty going on at all hours within walking distance. We felt really lucky to have discovered Ben's Guesthouse. If I ever return to Kyoto, that's where I'll stay, beyond a doubt."

OKU Kamishichiken

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in an area of Kyoto that’s close to a few large, beautiful shrines. Really great room complemented by a wonderful, helpful staff. Would love to stay here again!"

Ryokan Tori

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. We experienced a lovely tea ceremony. The hostess was very familiar with the area. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic Kyoto experience"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was excellent, great access to public transport and friendly English speaking staff. The bedroom was clean with a powerful water presure shower. highly recommend hotel in Kyoto."

Other attractions near Ryoan-ji Temple

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

Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

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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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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?

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts） is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ryoan-ji Temple. Other good options within 5 miles include Ryokan Yamazaki and Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae.

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?

For additional details about updating your stay near Ryoan-ji Temple or cancelling it, click here.

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

Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum, Kyoto International Manga Museum, and Museum of Kyoto feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Nishiki Market, Ninna-ji Temple, and Kinkaku-ji Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, 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. Retreat Kamikashiwano

3. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

4. OKU Kamishichiken

5. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

6. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

7. Kefu Stay & Lounge

8. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

9. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

10. Ryokan Nenrinbo

11. Ryokan Yamazaki

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

13. Nijo-Ouan

14. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

15. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

16. RESI STAY Shinshinen

17. Tyoetsu

18. Nishijin Fujita

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

OKU Kamishichiken

Ryokan Tori

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

La'gent Hotel 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

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