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A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Oscar

￥26,973

￥29,796 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

￥24,339

￥32,027 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a trash bin, and a wooden wardrobe.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bench, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a tray of white cups.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchenware on the counter.

3. Miru Kyoto Gion

0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

￥34,363

￥38,045 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

4. 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 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.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

￥153,738

￥170,820 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

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

6. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

￥136,800

￥150,480 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and dining table.

A modern hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a patterned wall.

7. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Susan

￥46,347

￥53,620 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

8. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Chris

￥42,831

￥49,704 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

￥60,495

￥66,545 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Azher

￥14,728

￥16,201 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Onofrio

￥32,711

￥36,785 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a bamboo garden view, and a shower area with geometric tile patterns.

12. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion, 1 km from Otani Sobyo

Carol

￥19,745

￥22,522 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

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.

13. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

￥40,266

￥44,293 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

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.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

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

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

￥104,060

￥116,160 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

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

16. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

￥194,432

￥213,875 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

￥66,899

￥73,589 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden wall, and a coat rack.

A modern, compact room with a wooden cabinet, a small bedside table with a plant, and a grey sofa.

A modern interior with a wooden wall, a stained glass window, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

18. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

￥42,165

￥48,582 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

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

19. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Zara

￥41,073

￥47,746 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a skylight, and a view of a room with tatami mats.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

20. Campton Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Daniel

￥60,218

￥66,763 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
Miru Kyoto Gion	10.0 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We got upgraded here to an extremely nice room, probably one of the best wet rooms I have ever seen, makes me want to redo my entire bathroom! The location is ideal, you are a 10 minute walk from the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and a 15 minute walk from the Gion district. You are only a 5 minute walk from the train station as well. Kyoto is spread out, so it's hard to find a "centrally" located hotel, but in my opinion, this is as good as it gets for normal budgets, and I'd stay here again in a heartbeat."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very nice, beautiful environment, very calming and relaxing. Staff was very helpful and the room was always very clean. Breakfast was great but it was the same everyday. Shuttle service was very convenient."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"LOVED this hotel. Beautiful design, lovely staff…we will definitely be back!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice breakfast buffet. The exclusive lounge was also nice, but food was not replenished quickly. Great staff and well maintained hotel."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Très bon emplacement, et très bon rapport qualité prix"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"This property was walking distance to a bunch of markets such as Nishiki, Termachi, etc. There are lots to do around the area and very close to Kamo river with restaurants. I got sick when I got to Kyoto so the staff gave me English speaking medical clinics around the area. The property is nice and has laundry downstairs but there is a long wait time as everyone is trying to wash/dry their clothes. The breakfast is decent even though it is a bit pricey for Japan I would say. But there are variety of food. We also upgraded our room upon check in to have more space and they were able to accommodate pretty quickly."

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."

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."

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

10/10 Excellent

"Nicely located, with excellent traditional Japanese rooms and polite, courteous staff"

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

Choraku-ji Temple

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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.

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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. Ayanishiki Gion

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

3. Miru Kyoto Gion

4. Shikikaboku

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6. Hotel Chourakukan

7. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

8. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

12. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

13. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

14. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

16. SOWAKA

17. Hotel Gion Ichirin

18. KABIN Gion

19. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

20. Campton Kiyomizu

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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

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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