The Best Hotels Closest to Heian Shrine in Kyoto for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Gary

￥43,276

￥48,490 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

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

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

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

2. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

John

￥48,380

￥62,136 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

3. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

￥70,432

￥77,475 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

4. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Kurtis

￥22,636

￥25,036 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A buffet area with various food stations and a well-lit interior.

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

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

5. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Raul

￥19,012

￥24,050 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

A bar area with a chandelier, purple seating, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

6. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 1.1 km from Heian Shrine

Liam

￥51,646

￥64,196 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern indoor space with a glass partition, a wooden bench, and a small garden area with plants.

A room with a tatami mat table, two chairs, a tea set, and a wall-mounted artwork.

7. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Downtown Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Deena

￥35,213

￥38,734 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

8. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Mariana

￥20,154

￥22,169 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.

A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.

A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the city.

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Artem

￥26,781

￥34,276 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A narrow waterway flanked by traditional wooden buildings with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bar area with patrons seated at tables, a bar counter with bottles, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

10. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Heian Shrine

edward

￥51,230

￥56,353 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

11. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Quinn

￥17,763

￥19,539 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Dwayne

￥20,005

￥22,807 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern entrance, large windows, and potted plants outside.

A bathroom with a stone floor, wooden stools, a bathtub with a stone wall, and a large mirror.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door leading to a garden, a television, and a cabinet.

13. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 0.6 km from Heian Shrine

Constance

￥23,243

￥28,436 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

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

14. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Okazaki, 1 km from Heian Shrine

Liron Ben

￥45,900

￥58,363 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A public restroom with a large bathtub, tiled walls, and a mirror.

A hotel with a red exterior, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and decorative ceiling artwork.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window, and a wooden wardrobe.

15. Kyoto Travelers Inn

Okazaki, 0.6 km from Heian Shrine

Jose

￥8,500

￥10,285 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel sign with the name "KOKO HOTEL" and a vertical wooden fence in the background.

A breakfast bar with various food items and condiments.

A hotel sign with the name 'KOKO HOTEL' against a modern building facade.

16. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Sakyo Ward, 0.9 km from Heian Shrine

Hiromi

￥19,180

￥21,360 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

17. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Heian Shrine

Roselyn

￥43,162

￥54,599 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A front-loading washing machine with a control panel, a detergent dispenser, and a wall-mounted drying rack.

A narrow corridor with bunk beds on both sides, a carpeted floor, and a door at the end.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a viewing platform.

18. Hostel Gion Sora

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Andrew

￥9,537

￥10,535 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

The exterior of a building with a sign that reads "Minn Sanjo."

A modern room with a large window, a table with chairs, and two ottomans.

A modern interior with a dining area, sofa, and a decorative wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table with a lamp, and a wall with a bamboo pattern.

19. Minn Gion Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Heian Shrine

Ivan

￥18,327

￥20,291 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern design.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, and sliding doors.

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows, a stone wall, and a water feature in front.

20. Tokyu Vacations Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Shamaz

￥24,691

￥27,236 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very nice and modern. The rooms were a good size. It was walking distance to many attractions. Several temple locations were nearby."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is beautiful. You can feel the Kyoto vibe throughout the lobby all the way to the rooms with the details and quality and material of the building. Loved our stay and would love to come back. Great location too."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Best location"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was really good, brilliant bakery, good laundry services and location was good. Really enjoyed the rooftop bar shame it rained so the bar had to close. We ate dinner a couple of times and the food was excellent."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully designed, friendly, with a sumptuous East and West breakfast that can be purchased. Very central to shopping, vast number of restaurants restaurants restaurabtd"

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property with stunning news. The rooms are super nice and great breakfast. Wonderful location, adjacent to nice shops and restaurants"

Hotel Okura Kyoto

8/10 Good

"The furniture and carpet in the room is too old and have bad smell especially in the bathroom Breakfast is expensive."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel close to all transportation to attractions . Great breakfast, too."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Our family stayed at Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto and it was lovely! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were helpful and accommodating, overall I would highly recommend anyone coming to Kyoto to stay here! :) I also had a little incident with the hair dryer and I told the staff when I was checking out. I told them to charge it to the room but they were not concerned about that, they asked me if I had burned myself. They were so thoughtful to this clumsy tourist!"

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Park

Okazaki Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

Enjoy a show at Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall, a storied theater in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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ROHM Theatre Ky

You can make plans for a show at ROHM Theatre Ky on your trip to Kyoto. Discover the mountain views and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kampo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kampo Cultural Center during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Zohiko Urushi Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Hosomi Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hosomi Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heian Shrine?

Heian Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 285 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Heian Shrine?

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Heian Shrine. Other good options within a short distance include The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo and Hotel Okura Kyoto.

How many hotels will I find near Heian Shrine?

Expedia has 285 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Heian Shrine.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Heian Shrine.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Heian Shrine or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Heian Shrine?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Museum of Kyoto. Nishiki Market, Nanzen-ji Temple, and Eikan-do Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Heian Shrine?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Heian Shrine is simple. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, or Ichijoji Station.

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Our top choices for Heian Shrine hotels

1. Cross Hotel Kyoto

2. Hilton Kyoto

3. Shikikaboku

4. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

5. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

6. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

7. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8. Giappo Franca Kyoto

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto

10. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

11. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

12. Rinn Niomon

13. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

14. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

15. Kyoto Travelers Inn

16. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

17. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

18. Hostel Gion Sora

19. Minn Gion Sanjo

20. Tokyu Vacations Kyoto

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Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Hotel Okura Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

Okazaki Park

Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

ROHM Theatre Ky

Kampo Cultural Center

Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

Hosomi Art Museum

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