The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Hiei in Kyoto for 2026

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

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

A building entrance with a sign indicating a Japanese-style hotel, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

1. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10.8 km from Mount Hiei

Kathy

￥22,999

￥25,799 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

9.6 km from Mount Hiei

Vi Thuy

￥34,440

￥39,002 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 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.

3. Hotel Emion Kyoto

11.9 km from Mount Hiei

yong

￥21,636

￥23,800 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.

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.

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

11.6 km from Mount Hiei

Mylene

￥15,972

￥19,466 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.

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

5. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10.1 km from Mount Hiei

Tom

￥44,292

￥49,170 total

Oct 15 - Oct 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 bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2.5 km from Mount Hiei

Peter

￥45,291

￥49,820 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Gary

￥39,840

￥44,640 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

8. Hilton Kyoto

8.6 km from Mount Hiei

Sonya

￥48,380

￥62,136 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.

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

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

9. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

11.4 km from Mount Hiei

chatty

￥20,422

￥22,464 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11.1 km from Mount Hiei

Leah

￥25,070

￥31,756 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

11. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

7.7 km from Mount Hiei

Afnan

￥54,000

￥68,610 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

12. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

9.4 km from Mount Hiei

Alina

￥22,126

￥29,020 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

13. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8.9 km from Mount Hiei

Arti

￥21,546

￥23,940 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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.

14. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

julie

￥17,100

￥18,810 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

15. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

11.5 km from Mount Hiei

jean-christophe

￥16,941

￥18,823 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with a white sofa, a glass partition, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

A modern building with large glass windows, a landscaped garden with trees and white pebbles, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern interior with large windows, a geometric floor pattern, and several round seating areas.

16. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

11.4 km from Mount Hiei

Andrey

￥22,647

￥25,376 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 a view of trees through a shoji screen.

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

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

17. 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

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

18. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8.7 km from Mount Hiei

Jennifer

￥21,413

￥27,383 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A salad bar with various food options and a drink bar in a well-lit, clean environment.

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled walls, and a row of toiletries on the right.

A spa area with a hot tub, a glass door entrance, and a row of sinks with soap dispensers.

A spacious lobby with a polished tile floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

19. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

12.1 km from Mount Hiei

Sunitha

￥9,176

￥10,103 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

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

20. Ace Hotel Kyoto

9.2 km from Mount Hiei

Carlos

￥64,112

￥70,621 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and beautiful location"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 3 had a wonderful time and our 8 year old was delighted with the baths, the kid dinner and buffet. Our only complaint was the dinner restaurant happened to have a lot of loudly screaming children which diminished the experience a bit."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Great hotel and brilliant amenities."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was awesome! Friendly and helpful staff. The onsen was a nice experience. The room was large for a Japan hotel. The only room for improvement feedback I have is to have them have more washer and dryer machines. I had to wait 50 minutes just to get a washer. The dryer setting on the first cycle doesn’t dry clothes so two other people in front of me had to do another dry cycle. I also had to do an extra dry cycle. It was a little ridiculous having to wait so long to do some laundry. I think there could be a better system or more machines for guests. The location was perfect! Right next to a train and subway station which made it super easy to get around to all of our destinations. There is also tons of shopping and wonderful restaurants in walking distance. Overall, this was our favorite place that we stayed at on our trip. It was very nice!!"

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"

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."

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."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

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 wooden structure with hanging lanterns and a backdrop of lush green trees.

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 culturally rich 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 208 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 208 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, Shugakuin Imperial Villa, and Ginkaku-ji Temple 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. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

3. Hotel Emion Kyoto

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

5. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

8. Hilton Kyoto

9. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

12. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

13. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

14. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

15. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

16. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

17. Heihachi Tea House Inn

18. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

19. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

20. Ace Hotel Kyoto

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Yumotokan

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

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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