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

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

1. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aimee

￥35,714

￥39,285 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

￥90,200

￥124,703 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Robert

￥15,080

￥16,768 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

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

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jason

￥5,510

￥6,080 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

A modern hallway with a long wooden bench, stone walls, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A person seated at a wooden table with a laptop, a white cup, and a chair in a modern room with large windows and a brick wall.

5. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

julie

￥7,200

￥7,920 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

A hotel entrance with a modern interior, a prominent chandelier, and a sign for the Hotel Monterrey Kyoto.

A hotel facade with large columns, balconies, and illuminated signage.

A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".

6. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alina

￥8,570

￥11,123 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A spacious lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas, chairs, and a central coffee table. There is a large plant display on the upper level, and the area is well-lit with natural and artificial lighting.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

7. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Calogera

￥32,545

￥35,800 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass wall.

A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

8. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aramis

￥18,675

￥20,542 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

9. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Krista

￥18,234

￥20,344 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A traditional Japanese garden with a rock arrangement, a stone lantern, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating options including sofas and chairs.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa set, and a wooden table.

A modern interior with a seating area, a wooden floor, and a view through large windows.

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kurtis

￥9,909

￥11,016 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

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

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

11. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion, 6.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

JIAYING

￥11,622

￥12,784 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A grand staircase leading to a lobby with a central floral arrangement, flanked by columns and wooden railings.

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.

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 4.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Artem

￥16,032

￥19,440 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A room with tatami mats, a low ceiling, and a view of a tree-lined path leading to a water body.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring sliding doors with Japanese characters, a sign reading "HANARE TOKYU STAY", and a modern, illuminated facade.

A modern kitchen with a central island, seating area with a bench, and large windows providing natural light.

13. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 4.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ava

￥13,551

￥15,040 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.

A narrow pathway flanked by plants and stone slabs, leading to a building entrance.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a concrete planter, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a view through a glass door.

14. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Sabrina

￥7,592

￥8,465 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a sofa.

A modern interior with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern room with a sofa, a table, and a large window.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

15. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 3.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Tony

￥9,556

￥10,512 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned wall, a wooden door, and a staircase with tactile paving.

16. hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

Downtown Kyoto, 3.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Michelle Rea

￥5,167

￥5,167 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

17. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 3.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Stephen or Michele

￥110,000

￥139,150 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with two cups and a book, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a staircase.

18. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 3.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Raffi

￥9,998

￥12,497 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

19. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

￥14,806

￥16,590 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern interior with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of an outdoor garden.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

20. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Damian

￥9,617

￥11,637 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Top Kinkaku-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."

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."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and Excellent"

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Está bien ubicado, y relativamente cerca del transporte público. Las instalaciones impecables y es un plus que tengan autoservicio de lavandería."

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."

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Very clean place with everything you need. Fantastic costumer service and great shuttle to the apartment. Great for families with teens!"

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Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 79 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Another good option is Kefu Stay & Lounge, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to 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 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kamishichiken Kabukai, Kyoto Concert Hall, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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1. OKU Kamishichiken

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

5. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

6. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

7. Ace Hotel Kyoto

8. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

9. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

11. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto

13. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

14. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

15. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

16. hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

17. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

18. Hyatt Place Kyoto

19. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

20. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Ryokan Yamazaki

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

RESI STAY Nishijin

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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