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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a shoji screen, a wooden altar, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of trees.

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

1. Yadoya Manjiro

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Joshua

￥35,311

￥38,878 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

2. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

"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 traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

3. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

dat

￥14,728

￥16,201 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

4. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

￥136,800

￥150,480 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

￥157,154

￥174,236 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

￥70,732

￥77,805 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

7. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

￥41,537

￥48,263 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with items, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.

8. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

￥25,455

￥33,400 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern living room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a geometric art piece, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

9. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

Karasuma, 1 km from Otani Sobyo

￥122,827

￥135,110 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.

10. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

￥39,779

￥43,757 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Onofrio

￥32,558

￥36,617 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

12. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

￥44,908

￥49,960 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A water dispenser and a refrigerator with the word "ICE" on it, both mounted on a wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

13. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion, 1 km from Otani Sobyo

￥19,650

￥22,418 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

14. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Stephen

￥179,807

￥199,852 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

15. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

￥221,930

￥244,123 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

16. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

￥111,320

￥123,420 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

17. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Mark

￥66,090

￥72,699 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

18. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Colette

￥32,249

￥35,474 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

19. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

￥39,636

￥43,600 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

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

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

20. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 1.1 km from Otani Sobyo

Mariana

￥22,289

￥24,518 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Yadoya Manjiro	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu	9.8 Exceptional 243 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Very hospitable! However our last room was very small. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"A spotless hotel. Very quiet. Great breakfast."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay in a great location! Highly recommended."

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, right in middle of Gion. Close to everything. Short walk to 2 subway stops/lines. Close the shopping district, just across the river. Lots of stores and restaurants close by, small alley ways w local places to eat and shop. Rooms are clean and well appointed. We had adjoining rooms, good space, comfy beds. A bit firm but still comfy, same w pillows. Not the super soft fluffy kind, but Ok for me. Breakfast was good. Small, but lots of choice w some English/American options and nice Japanese/ local offerings. More than enough to start the day. Would definitely stay here again when I return to magical Gion, Kyoto."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"한국인 직원분이 계셔서 편하게 소통가능했습니다. 조식도 훌륭하고 역까지 짐 먼저 보낼 수 있는 서비스를 따로 신청해서 이용할 수 있어서 편리했습니다!"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was one of the highlights of our trip. The staff, service & breakfast area was amazing! Not to mention the hotel rooftop was one of the best rooftops we’ve ever been to. The staff was incredibly nice & sat us each night with a blanket under the lights. It was the perfect ending to our days sightseeing!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the middle of the shopping centre. Close to plenty of restaurants and bars."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"La habitación muy cómoda y limpia. Está súper céntrico, caminando al centro y varios highlights de la ciudad. Amable el personal. Lo recomiendo para viaje familiar. El desayuno básico."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was the highlight of my trip, from the helpful staff to the delicious breakfast and the pristine room, all held to make my trip to Japan more enjoyable."

Other attractions near Otani Sobyo

A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.

Choraku-ji Temple

After visiting Choraku-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Maruyama Park

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Maruyama Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese gate, a cherry blossom tree, and a stone path.

Kodai-ji Temple

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

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A night view of a traditional Japanese garden with illuminated trees and rocks.

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

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Daiunin Temple

After visiting Daiunin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Weeping Cherry Tree

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Weeping Cherry Tree during your travels in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Anyoji Temple

Anyoji 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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Gesshinin

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Gesshinin. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Otani Sobyo?

Otani Sobyo is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 618 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Otani Sobyo?

Adjacent to Otani Sobyo, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good choices close by include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.

How many hotels will I find close to Otani Sobyo?

Expedia has 618 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Otani Sobyo.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Otani Sobyo.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Otani Sobyo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Otani Sobyo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Sannenzaka Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Sights like Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Chion-in Temple are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Otani Sobyo?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Otani Sobyo is a breeze. You can take advantage of metro transit at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station, and Keage Station. If you want to see more of the area, jump aboard a train from Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station, or Sanjo Station.

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Our top choices for Otani Sobyo hotels

1. Yadoya Manjiro

2. Shikikaboku

3. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

4. Hotel Chourakukan

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

8. Kyoto Gion no Yado

9. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

10. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

12. Gion Elite Terrace

13. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

14. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

15. SOWAKA

16. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

17. Hotel Gion Ichirin

18. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

19. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

20. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Cross Hotel Kyoto

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Other attractions near Otani Sobyo

Choraku-ji Temple

Maruyama Park

Kodai-ji Temple

Entokuin Temple

Daiunin Temple

Weeping Cherry Tree

Anyoji Temple

Gesshinin

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