The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Hiei in Kyoto for 2026

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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 hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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

1. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

9.6 km from Mount Hiei

Joshua

￥14,499

￥15,949 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese-style window with vertical bars.

A building with a large illuminated sign in Japanese characters, a covered entrance, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with a wooden sign indicating separate areas for men and women, a small water feature, and a sliding door.

2. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10.8 km from Mount Hiei

Francisco

￥12,069

￥13,387 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a long communal table, and a bar area.

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

3. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

11.6 km from Mount Hiei

Richard

￥8,910

￥9,801 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A spa pool with a view of a rocky landscape and greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.

4. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10.1 km from Mount Hiei

Ben

￥16,029

￥17,760 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

5. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2.5 km from Mount Hiei

Peter

￥22,398

￥24,638 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

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

6. Hotel Emion Kyoto

11.9 km from Mount Hiei

Aurelia

￥9,738

￥10,731 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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 hotel corridor with a wooden floor, a black mat at the entrance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Tuan

￥18,426

￥20,646 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

8. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

11.4 km from Mount Hiei

chatty

￥12,763

￥14,039 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a city view.

A woman pouring tea into a cup at a wooden table in a room with a window and curtains.

9. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8.9 km from Mount Hiei

Joseph

￥9,127

￥10,152 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bench, a red umbrella, and a building with a circular window.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

10. Heihachi Tea House Inn

4.2 km from Mount Hiei

"This is the perfect place for an authentic Japanese experience. The staff are wonderful and the meals are superb. Tranquil surroundings with a 5 star multi-course meals each day for breakfast and dinner. The sauna and hot baths were great for winding down after a day of touring. Touring was easy because bus lines and train lines are nearby. We were sorry to leave the Tea House and really hope to return some day. "

Raheem

￥90,000

￥99,000 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

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

11. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

julie

￥8,405

￥9,260 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

The exterior of RIhGA GRAN KYOTO with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a staircase and illuminated signage.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick wall, and bamboo plants in planters.

An indoor escalator in a modern building with a sleek design, surrounded by wooden paneling and potted plants.

12. Rihga Gran Kyoto

11.5 km from Mount Hiei

dung minh

￥12,457

￥13,703 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern reception area with a wooden wall feature, a reception desk, and a bench.

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, large windows, and seating areas with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel exterior with illuminated signage, a glass entrance, and a tiled pavement.

A modern hallway with dark tiled walls, recessed lighting, and a smooth floor.

13. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

11.5 km from Mount Hiei

Julian

￥8,160

￥9,087 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

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.

14. Hilton Kyoto

8.6 km from Mount Hiei

Aviv

￥30,000

￥39,290 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

15. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

7.7 km from Mount Hiei

Liron Ben

￥37,719

￥47,715 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.

16. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11.1 km from Mount Hiei

Hiral

￥19,752

￥25,434 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

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

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

7.8 km from Mount Hiei

Scott

￥15,496

￥19,262 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A room with a bed, a television, a wooden wall, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a view of mountains, a table set with cutlery and wine glasses, and a unique chair design.

A YouTube channel interface on a screen mounted on a wooden wall.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and houses.

18. Yadoya Lodge

4.3 km from Mount Hiei

Bonnie

￥23,500

￥26,000 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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 bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

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

19. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Zakariya

￥9,177

￥11,763 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, stone walls, and large windows offering views.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, stone accents, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped garden area.

20. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

10.8 km from Mount Hiei

Eva

￥9,077

￥10,070 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

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"

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and professional service Not a lot of evening dinner options"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed one night, but if we ever go back to Japan we will try to book for longer. It is a bit out of the way and if you miss the last shuttle the walk back is about 20 minutes. But the traditional room with the bath on the balcony was amazing. And the buffet breakfast was fun. One night just wasn't enough time to truly enjoy the pause in our trip."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. We loved the footbath."

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

8/10 Good

"I chose this hotel for the ryokan experience, and I was not disappointed. The room was spacious, while the bathroom was small but adequate. They offered a traditional Japanese breakfast, which I enjoyed, although my partner was not used to this type of breakfast. The hotel is located in a local neighborhood and is accessible by city bus and local train. However, traveling with luggage on local trains and buses can be difficult. I recommend using a luggage transfer service to send your bags from one hotel to the next, and taking a taxi from the hotel to the train station. This made traveling much easier and more convenient."

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place, very quiet, tucked away from busy Kyoto. The onsen in our garden is fantastic. The stuff is very nice and professional."

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

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."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing."

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A traditional Japanese temple with red torii gates and a stone lantern.

Enryaku-ji East Temple

After visiting Enryaku-ji East Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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A multi-paneled view of a serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn foliage.

Ruriko-in Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Ruriko-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A procession with a golden carriage, participants in white attire, and a crowd in an outdoor setting.

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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A serene Japanese garden with a small stream, moss-covered rocks, and traditional stone lanterns.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Garden Museum Hiei

Explore the great outdoors at Garden Museum Hiei, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kakekannonji Temple

Kakekannonji 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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Mikage Shrine

After visiting Mikage Shrine, 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount Hiei?

Mount Hiei is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 214 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mount Hiei?

Moksa Rebirth Hotel 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. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Hiei. Other good options within 5 miles include The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Yumotokan.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mount Hiei?

Expedia has 214 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mount Hiei.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Mount Hiei.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mount Hiei, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mount Hiei?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Otsu City Museum of History. Enryakuji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Shimogamo Shrine are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mount Hiei. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Biwako Hall, and Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for Mount Hiei hotels

1. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

2. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

5. moksa Rebirth Hotel

6. Hotel Emion Kyoto

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

8. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

9. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10. Heihachi Tea House Inn

11. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

12. Rihga Gran Kyoto

13. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

14. Hilton Kyoto

15. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

16. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

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

18. Yadoya Lodge

19. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

20. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Biwako Hotel

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Biwako Ryokusuitei

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

Enryakuji Temple

Enryaku-ji East Temple

Ruriko-in Temple

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Garden Museum Hiei

Kakekannonji Temple

Mikage Shrine

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