The Best Hotels Closest to Karamon Gate in Kyoto for 2026

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A hot spring bath area with a bamboo wall and a wooden deck.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone hot tub, bamboo fence, and a small tree.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a ceiling light, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. Miro Shichijo Hanabatakecho Tei

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 km from Karamon Gate

Elliott

￥30,000

￥33,000 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden sliding doors, and a well-lit entrance.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden hot spring tub, tatami flooring, and a wooden ceiling.

A hot tub area with a wooden bench, a stone wall, and a view of a room with a sofa and a table.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a bed, a wooden floor, a stone hot tub, and a wooden wall.

2. Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 km from Karamon Gate

Vincent B

￥130,455

￥143,501 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A wooden interior with a toilet, a shower, and a bathtub.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, a wooden door, and a textured wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and a sliding door.

A hotel room with two beds, a traditional Japanese tatami mat floor, a wooden ceiling, and a large window with a view.

3. Satoi Kosetsu Shichijo-Mibu

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 km from Karamon Gate

Carter

￥24,553

￥27,008 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with vertical panels.

A modern corridor with a wooden floor, a table, and a refrigerator.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a bed, a wall with vertical lines, and large windows.

4. Hotel Emion Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Aurelia

￥9,927

￥10,920 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern spa with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a view of a garden.

A wooden interior with a dining table, built-in shelves, and a large window.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden platform, a stone wall, and a red shelf with cups.

A hot tub in a wooden cabin with a small garden and a wooden deck.

5. Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

"Our stay at Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho was absolutely incredible! The service was fantastic, and the amenities were amazing. Our host went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment during our stay. He even organized a delightful tea ceremony for us. Additionally, he was incredibly helpful in guiding us through Kyoto, recommending restaurants and places of interest that we couldn’t miss. Considering our first time in Kyoto, we wouldn’t have chosen any other place."

Denise

￥80,570

￥88,627 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a gravel path, rocks, and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television on a wooden stand.

A modern building with a large glass facade, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a visible entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

6. Luck You Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.7 km from Karamon Gate

Yelena

￥41,990

￥46,189 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern building with a geometric metal gate and a cylindrical structure with a patterned design.

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

A modern hotel exterior at night with illuminated signage, a potted plant, and a paved entrance.

A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, and a kitchenette.

7. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

Shimogyo Ward, 0.2 km from Karamon Gate

Dana

￥12,408

￥13,649 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A hotel room with wooden ceiling beams, a television on a cabinet, two beds with floral bedding, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a sliding door, and a small wooden structure outside.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a green sofa, a wooden table, and a television.

8. Shisei-Juku

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 km from Karamon Gate

Sebastian

￥19,788

￥21,767 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern building with large glass doors, a gravel pathway, and a small garden with rocks and plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and chairs, a marble wall with geometric patterns, large windows, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass window, a reception desk, and a seating area.

9. MADOKA Kyoto Station West

Minami Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Dario

￥19,705

￥21,791 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A tall building with a checkered facade and the name "Inn" visible on one of the windows.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table, a lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

A reception area with a stone counter, a sofa, and a small round table.

10. Rinn Horikawa Gojo

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Kim

￥8,517

￥9,769 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.

A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.

11. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 km from Karamon Gate

SHINICHI

￥54,000

￥68,310 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative plant.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with vertical wooden slats, and a sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Premier.

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Massimo

￥15,273

￥16,800 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a reception area.

A narrow, modern elevator shaft with a wooden handrail and a geometric wall design.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view, and a small seating area.

A reception area with a stone wall, two wall-mounted lamps, and a wooden ceiling.

13. Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Xavier

￥8,499

￥9,349 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel corridor with a checkered floor, recessed lighting, and a view of the lobby area.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a bed with a headboard.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A modern hotel lobby with a geometric ceiling design, a central art installation, and a reception area with bar stools.

14. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Vivian

￥14,305

￥18,685 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass facade, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor garden with various plants.

A modern library interior with bookshelves, a wooden table, and a staircase.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a staircase.

A modern interior with a large screen displaying movie scenes, seating areas, and bookshelves.

15. TUNE STAY Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 km from Karamon Gate

simms

￥11,039

￥12,236 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception area.

A modern building with large glass windows offering a view of a lush garden.

A modern indoor space with a staircase, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

16. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 km from Karamon Gate

Percio

￥23,318

￥25,650 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A corridor with a wooden slat wall, a blue vase, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a sliding door, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'SHIKI SUITES Kyoto-Umekoji'.

A modern hallway with a black elevator, a bench, and a door leading to another room.

17. Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 km from Karamon Gate

Kailoha

￥9,851

￥10,836 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two chairs. A large window reveals a cityscape and a tower at night.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami flooring, low wooden walls, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a pathway leading to a reception desk.

A man in a swimming pool with large windows and a wooden ceiling.

18. Ryokufuso

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Prachi

￥22,587

￥24,846 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel building with a prominent tower in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall of framed pictures.

A sushi restaurant entrance with a sign and a display of various dishes.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

19. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Yee Lok Enoch

￥8,034

￥9,239 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom.

A wooden entrance with a sign for 'Hotel Sun Chorella'.

An elevator with a control panel, a glass door, and a stone wall.

A reception area with a sign reading "HOTEL SUN CHORIYA".

20. RESI STAY HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA　

Shimogyo Ward, 0.2 km from Karamon Gate

Fung

￥10,922

￥20,924 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Karamon Gate

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Miro Shichijo Hanabatakecho Tei	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Satoi Kosetsu Shichijo-Mibu	9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Hotel Emion Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 2,288 reviews	View
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View

Top Karamon Gate Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, comfortable and clean facility, helpful staff."

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"tres. bien situé pres de la gare, centre d achat a coté , excellent rapport qualité prix"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The location was ideal and the roof top bar was picturesque. I most enjoyed being able to wake up to freshly baked goods in the mornings. The staff were 100/10 professional, helpful and exceeded expectations. Highly recommended."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel out of 6 we stayed in during our trip. What’s not to love: a fabulous welcome with a lovely complimentary welcome drink, room was beautiful and spacious, skin care packages , beautiful products for showering, very clean modern and well maintained, super friendly staff, amazing service and the most delicious breakfast. We will be back !!"

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Only 5 to 8 minutes from Kyoto station with nice inside and outside. Superior rooms are the best"

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel! Loved the location and appreciated the friendly staff!"

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

10/10 Excellent

"clean, good location, polite staffs, fair price for tourist area. I was happy here."

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

8/10 Good

"The rooms are tiny, but the location is fantastic. If you can squeeze into the room, this is a great place to stay. Good value, and the access to the trains can’t be beat."

Other attractions near Karamon Gate

A vintage tram parked on a paved area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Kyoto Aquarium

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Kyoto Aquarium during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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A sunset over a residential street with bare trees and a clear sky.

Umekoji Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Umekoji 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 shops in this culturally rich area.

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Nishihonganji Temple

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Nishihonganji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Konshoji Temple

Konshoji Temple 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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Ryukoku Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ryukoku 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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Dendoin Temple

After visiting Dendoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Costume Museum

You can study the exhibits at Costume 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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Shimabara-omon Gate

Shimabara-omon Gate is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Karamon Gate?

Karamon Gate 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 786 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Karamon Gate?

Adjacent to Karamon Gate, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs and Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Karamon Gate?

Expedia has 786 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Karamon Gate.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Karamon Gate.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Karamon Gate, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Karamon Gate?

Study the collections at Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto National Museum, or Museum of Kyoto. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Nishiki Market, Nishihonganji Temple, and To-ji Temple. You can watch performances at Minamiza Theater, Gion Corner, and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Karamon Gate?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Karamon Gate is easy. You can take advantage of metro transit at Tanbaguchi Station, Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station, and Gojo Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Shijo-omiya Station, Kyoto Station, and Shijo Station are the closest stations to Shimogyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Karamon Gate hotels

1. Miro Shichijo Hanabatakecho Tei

2. Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji

3. Satoi Kosetsu Shichijo-Mibu

4. Hotel Emion Kyoto

5. Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

6. Luck You Kyoto

7. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

8. Shisei-Juku

9. MADOKA Kyoto Station West

10. Rinn Horikawa Gojo

11. Dusit Thani Kyoto

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

13. Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo

14. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

15. TUNE STAY Kyoto

16. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

17. Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

18. Ryokufuso

19. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

20. RESI STAY HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA

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Top Karamon Gate Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Other attractions near Karamon Gate

Kyoto Aquarium

Umekoji Park

Nishihonganji Temple

Konshoji Temple

Ryukoku Museum

Dendoin Temple

Costume Museum

Shimabara-omon Gate

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