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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.

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

￥23,974

￥31,428 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

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.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

3. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

￥145,273

￥159,800 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

￥151,650

￥167,783 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

￥60,495

￥66,545 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

A modern hotel room with a loft-style bed, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a view.

6. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

Karasuma, 1 km from Otani Sobyo

Teresa

￥122,827

￥135,110 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

7. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 1.1 km from Otani Sobyo

Dwayne

￥21,306

￥24,238 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.

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

8. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Anonymous traveler

￥25,455

￥33,400 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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.

9. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion, 1.1 km from Otani Sobyo

Vi Thuy

￥36,383

￥41,157 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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

￥37,697

￥41,467 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

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

11. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

Sara

￥179,807

￥199,852 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

12. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Ann

￥46,457

￥51,509 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Onofrio

￥32,692

￥36,764 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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.

14. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

￥196,511

￥216,162 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a private entrance, and a view of a garden.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

15. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.1 km from Otani Sobyo

Julie

￥57,525

￥70,514 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

16. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

￥114,950

￥127,050 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A modern building entrance with a sign for 'Kabin Gion' and a 'KRFT' sign.

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

17. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

￥50,702

￥58,144 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

18. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Okazaki, 1.1 km from Otani Sobyo

Launi

￥88,400

￥99,240 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A narrow waterway flanked by traditional wooden buildings with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with a long dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows offering city views.

19. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, 1.1 km from Otani Sobyo

Wendy

￥51,450

￥56,595 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.

A hallway with a patterned wall, a stone accent wall, and a tiled floor.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.

20. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

charlene

￥31,778

￥36,956 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Gion Ryokan Karaku

10/10 Excellent

"This was an experience and wonderful area. Loved the stay and appreciate the hospitality! Thank you"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were really friendly, and the hotel + amenities were very enjoyable."

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"The property is in a nice section of town and within walking distance to public transportation. The room and the kitchenette were clean, but somewhat small and our clothes needed to be stored in the suitcases under the bed but it served our purpose. Communication with the staff was somewhatstaff speaks very little English. Overall we would stay there again ."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic hotel in the heart of Kyoto"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Great location, a bit tough to get to, you need to walk, and some of the rooms aren’t upgraded like the pictures but otherwise really comfortable!"

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff throughout stay was absolutely amazing."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, spacious room."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous hotel staff amazing breakfast great"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

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

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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.

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. Caesar Gion Kyoto

2. Shikikaboku

3. Hotel Chourakukan

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

7. Rinn Niomon

8. Kyoto Gion no Yado

9. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

11. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

12. Gion Elite Terrace

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

14. SOWAKA

15. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

16. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

17. KABIN Gion

18. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

19. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

20. Hotel Gion Misen

Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

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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