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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and white walls, surrounded by a garden with fallen autumn leaves.

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

1. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Ritsumeikan University

Gavynne Isobel

￥11,986

￥14,096 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open door.

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

2. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Julian

￥34,650

￥38,115 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 0.9 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jose

￥15,444

￥17,199 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 hotel facade with large columns, balconies, and illuminated signage.

A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

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

4. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Alina

￥22,126

￥29,020 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

5. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

julie

￥17,100

￥18,810 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

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.

6. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.2 km from Ritsumeikan University

Carlos

￥63,280

￥70,399 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a small stone garden.

A hotel room with a large window overlooking a traditional Japanese building.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a large window, a wooden bench, and a small table.

7. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 1.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

Wing Tat

￥52,200

￥58,500 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

8. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.2 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jonathan

￥55,889

￥62,623 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern bathroom with a marble sink, a large mirror, a towel rack, and a bench.

A modern hotel with a grid of windows, a visible entrance, and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT Kyoto Shijo Karasuma," and a view of the interior through the glass.

A modern conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a carpeted floor.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma, 4.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Tina

￥32,000

￥38,720 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with tatami mats, a low ceiling, and a view of a tree-lined path leading to a water body.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, wooden tables, and striped chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, seating area with a bench, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a sliding door with Japanese characters, a sign reading 'HANARE TOKYU STAY', and a modern, illuminated facade.

10. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 4.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Angela

￥32,294

￥35,839 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a view through a glass door.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a concrete planter, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, pastries, and cereals.

11. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Karasuma, 4.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Salvador Bernardo

￥24,749

￥27,731 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.

A modern interior with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a brick building.

12. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

Angela

￥35,290

￥38,819 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.

A grand staircase leading to a lobby with a central floral arrangement, flanked by columns and wooden railings.

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 4.7 km from Ritsumeikan University

Artem

￥29,535

￥35,738 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and wall-mounted lights.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving ware.

14. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Kassiangbe

￥18,683

￥22,606 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a sofa.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

A narrow, dimly lit corridor with a stone pathway, wooden panel walls, and a metal door on the right.

A modern room with a sofa, a table, and a large window.

15. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Shikha

￥25,967

￥28,642 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

16. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Manish

￥30,080

￥33,578 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a staircase.

17. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 3.7 km from Ritsumeikan University

James

￥28,952

￥35,832 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.

18. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 3.5 km from Ritsumeikan University

Erica

￥220,000

￥278,600 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a long counter, and shelves with bottles.

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, a central seating area with wicker chairs, and a patterned wall.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a blue sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a unique cylindrical light fixture.

19. Park Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 3.9 km from Ritsumeikan University

jose

￥15,840

￥17,424 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden hot tub with water, set against a backdrop of a wooden cabinet and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a sofa, and a large window with a bonsai tree.

A modern interior with a minimalist design, featuring a wooden cabinet with a vase containing a branch, a window with blinds, and a small statue on a shelf.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

20. nol kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

Hoi Ching

￥58,836

￥65,599 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Top Ritsumeikan University Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was great!"

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."

Kyoto Garden Palace

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at the Kyoto Garden Inn. It was a little bit out of the way for seeing all the different attractions in Kyoto. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. We would recommend this hotel to all our friends."

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super spacious and comfortable for our family of 4 for 6 nights. Although it is not right in the centre of the action, it is in a great location with good food and konbini near by. About 20 minutes to the downtown area and less than 10 minutes to the subway station."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are small but clean and nice."

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at Resi Nishijin in Kyoto with my family of 4 and the room was big and well equipped. Clean and beds were comfortable. The washing machine was handy and the space was appreciated. The area whilst quiet is connected well with buses. There is a bus stop right outside. It is about 25mins walk to the golden pavilion. It is a 20-25min bus ride back to Kyoto Station and about 3600 Yen via taxi to the Station as Buses don’t allow big luggages on board - although I saw many foreigners do this during our bus ride. Get an all day bus pass for 1100 yen - good value. Google maps works well to help get you around. If you prefer to be closer to Kyoto station - then this isn’t the place for you but we appreciated the space of the room so it worked for us. Staff at reception were nice and we had a free shuttle to the hotel but had to book a taxi for our ride back to Kyoto station after checkout. Plenty of nice places to eat around the hotel and supermarket across the street. Lifts were available too."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and accommodating! Would definitely stay again!"

OKU Kamishichiken

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in an area of Kyoto that’s close to a few large, beautiful shrines. Really great room complemented by a wonderful, helpful staff. Would love to stay here again!"

Ryokan Tori

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. We experienced a lovely tea ceremony. The hostess was very familiar with the area. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic Kyoto experience"

Other attractions near Ritsumeikan University

A torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

Hirano Shrine

Hirano Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese rock garden with gravel paths, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure in the background.

Ryoan-ji Temple

8.8/10 (439 reviews)

Features such as one of the most famous rock gardens in the country and a placid pond with charming islands distinguish this temple from others in the city.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (2,270 reviews)

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

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A traditional building with ornate roof details and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

This shrine was created in 947 to mollify a furious spirit. Now, students and tourists gather to soak in the ambience of its traditional architecture and gardens.

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A field of purple irises with green grass and trees in the background.

Keishuin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Keishuin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Toji-in Temple

Toji-in 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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Jizoin

After visiting Jizoin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ritsumeikan University?

Ritsumeikan University is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 68 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Ritsumeikan University?

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts） is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ritsumeikan University. Other good choices close by include OKU Kamishichiken and Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Ritsumeikan University?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ritsumeikan University.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Ritsumeikan University.

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

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What can I see and do near Ritsumeikan University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum. Ryoan-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kitano Tenmangū are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and Minamiza Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Ritsumeikan University?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Ritsumeikan University is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. If you're taking a train into town, Kitano-Hakubaicho Station and Tojiin Station are the closest stations to Kita Ward.

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1. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

2. OKU Kamishichiken

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

4. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

5. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

6. Ace Hotel Kyoto

7. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

8. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

9. Courtyard By Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

10. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

11. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

12. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto

14. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

15. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

16. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

17. Hyatt Place Kyoto

18. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

19. Park Hotel Kyoto

20. nol kyoto sanjo

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Top Ritsumeikan University Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Kyoto Garden Palace

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

RESI STAY Nishijin

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

Ryokan Tori

Other attractions near Ritsumeikan University

Hirano Shrine

Ryoan-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kitano Tenmangū

Keishuin Garden

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Toji-in Temple

Jizoin

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