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A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

1. Gion Elite Terrace

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Ann

￥23,381

￥25,774 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

2. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.2 km from Gesshinji Temple

Roselyn

￥43,471

￥55,631 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

3. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

6.9 km from Gesshinji Temple

Joshua

￥23,358

￥25,694 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A vertical garden wall with the text "INA HOUSE GION" and a traditional Japanese building facade.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A wooden wall with a sign that reads "INA HOUSE GION."

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a window with curtains.

4. INA HOUSE GION

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Jamie

￥9,945

￥10,940 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6.8 km from Gesshinji Temple

Enkeleda

￥158,118

￥174,253 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern building with a wooden deck, indoor seating, and a TV.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

6. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

7 km from Gesshinji Temple

vanessa

￥9,464

￥10,410 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a long sofa, multiple chairs, and tables, providing a view of greenery outside.

A modern multi-story building with a traditional entrance, stone pathway, and outdoor lighting.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mat flooring, a low table with four chairs, and large sliding doors with a view of bamboo outside.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with trees and a gravel path.

7. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

6.9 km from Gesshinji Temple

Xiran

￥58,772

￥67,192 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

8. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

7 km from Gesshinji Temple

INGRID

￥13,247

￥14,587 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

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

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.

9. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Chris

￥28,326

￥31,277 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading up to a traditional pagoda.

A buffet with various food items and dishes displayed on shelves and counters.

10. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

6.9 km from Gesshinji Temple

Thomas

￥63,800

￥79,303 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

11. Hotel Chourakukan

6.4 km from Gesshinji Temple

Philip

￥145,273

￥159,800 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

12. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

6.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Brittany

￥25,696

￥31,941 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

13. SOWAKA

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

sonia

￥197,691

￥217,460 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a skylight, and a view of a room with tatami mats.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

14. Campton Kiyomizu

6.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Daniel

￥60,872

￥67,417 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 dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

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

15. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5.9 km from Gesshinji Temple

Liron Ben

￥54,120

￥68,762 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

16. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

6.4 km from Gesshinji Temple

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

Sara

￥175,117

￥194,361 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

17. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Susan

￥93,500

￥102,850 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a stone lantern, a wooden gate, and a pathway leading to a room with sliding doors and a tatami mat floor.

A room with a large window, wooden bench seating, and hanging pendant lights.

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

A room with a large window, a hanging light fixture, and a stone lantern.

18. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

6.1 km from Gesshinji Temple

Craig

￥24,797

￥43,177 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.

A pool area with tiled walls and a heart-shaped decoration.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows offering views of a forested area, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck extending over a pond, featuring tatami mats and wooden furniture.

19. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Eduardo

￥252,000

￥318,780 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

20. Hotel Gion Ichirin

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Mark

￥52,541

￥57,795 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Gesshinji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Gion Elite Terrace	9.8 Exceptional 291 reviews	View
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei	9.6 Exceptional 243 reviews	View
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 2,169 reviews	View
INA HOUSE GION	9.4 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View

Top Gesshinji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous property with nice firm bed. Great location and roof bar was great and Geisha Fashioned cocktail was amazing take on an old fashioned. Twin rooms significantly larger than double rooms. Staff and concierge in particular were very very helpful."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"‘Nono’ is our favorite place in Kyoto while traveling in Japan. This was our third stay and they continue to exceed expectations. We really enjoyed the onsen with all the soaps and conditioners. The have brushes, hair bands. Thank you again!!"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Second time in the hotel , even we asked to be upgraded they offered just with extra charge . Breakfast doesn’t have the variety I would expect including lack of western products and vegetables . Service is good in general and location excellent . Room size is not too big for superior double All together price wise is reasonable"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel staff were excellent and the hotel shuttle was especially beneficial. The only recommendation I would offer is to have coffee mugs and ice and water dispensers in the rooms or at least on each floor."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Well run, clean and centrally located hotel."

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8/10 Good

"Please don’t stay if you have a bad back or bad knees. The stay is authentic to Japanese culture."

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

10/10 Excellent

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 Gesshinji Temple

A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.

Lake Biwa Canal

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Lake Biwa Canal, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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A traditional Japanese temple entrance with a wooden gate, stone steps, and banners.

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Sekino Semimaru Shrine

After visiting Sekino Semimaru Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art during your travels in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gesshinji Temple?

Gesshinji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 1104 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Gesshinji Temple?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gesshinji Temple. Other good options within a few miles include Biwako Hotel and Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Gesshinji Temple?

Expedia has 1104 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gesshinji Temple.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Gesshinji Temple.

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What can I see and do near Gesshinji Temple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sannenzaka Museum, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Nishiki Market, Eikan-do Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner, and Minamiza Theater.

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Our top choices for Gesshinji Temple hotels

1. Gion Elite Terrace

2. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

3. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4. INA HOUSE GION

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

7. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

8. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

9. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

10. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

11. Hotel Chourakukan

12. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

13. SOWAKA

14. Campton Kiyomizu

15. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

16. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

17. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

18. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

19. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

20. Hotel Gion Ichirin

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Top Gesshinji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Gion Ryokan Karaku

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Biwako Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Gesshinji Temple

Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Sekino Semimaru Shrine

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

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