The Best Hotels Closest to Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jerzy

￥32,818

￥41,272 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 2.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

￥98,400

￥135,076 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, and a traditional sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

3. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Anit

￥24,708

￥34,108 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

A small, narrow walk-in closet with a metal rack and a white wall.

A wooden staircase with floral wallpaper on both sides, leading to a landing with a light fixture above.

4. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

￥13,910

￥15,383 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

5. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Julian

￥34,817

￥38,299 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, a tatami mat in the center, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

A traditional Japanese-style dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden gate, a small balcony, and a potted plant.

6. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Nutthakarn

￥18,337

￥20,171 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

￥10,560

￥11,760 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese building with a dark wooden gate and sliding doors.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a metal door on the left, and a window at the end.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television on a wooden stand.

8. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

￥30,584

￥37,079 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY Nishijin," and a grill area in the background.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a shower area with vertical blinds.

9. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

￥15,127

￥25,529 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

10. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jose

￥16,146

￥17,901 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, a dark patterned wall, a painting, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel corridor with two elevators, a red door, and a window with plush toys.

A modern building with a blue staircase, a gated area, and a sign for 'Floral'.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a potted plant, and a door with a number plate.

11. Floral Green Maple House

2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Theodore

￥12,634

￥13,943 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, red cushions, and a sliding door.

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pathway, moss, and ferns.

A corner window with a view of a garden with various plants and a wooden fence.

12. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

John

￥64,991

￥73,123 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

13. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Oleksandr

￥18,458

￥20,422 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A person in a white lab coat standing in front of a window with bamboo plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

A building with a sign reading "SUN MEMBERS" at the entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

14. Sun Members Kyoto Saga

Arashiyama, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Sarah

￥12,000

￥13,364 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden with a tree and rocks.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a bridge, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a garden featuring rocks, trees, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a wooden walkway, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

15. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 1.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cathy

￥13,528

￥14,952 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel hallway with dark wood paneling, a carpeted floor, and doors with room numbers.

A modern dining area with white chairs and tables, a kitchen in the background, and a view through large windows.

An elevator with emergency instructions and a fire extinguisher.

A reception desk with a black counter, a clock, and a sign indicating Wi-Fi availability.

16. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Nakagyo Ward, 2.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cade

￥9,000

￥10,000 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets, and sliding doors.

A traditional building with a wooden facade, a tiled roof, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. A small dining area with a low table and cushions is visible in the background.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, pine trees, and a wooden fence.

17. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

George

￥19,059

￥29,250 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A traditional Japanese meal setup with various dishes and a view of a garden through a window.

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

18. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 0.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wing Tat

￥47,000

￥52,300 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A traditional Japanese-style corridor with wooden flooring and a view of a garden through a glass partition.

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

19. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

"There were two Japanese well maintained gardens and stone paving hallway outside. They were beautiful and they made us feel very historical culture. The summer season in Kyoto is very uncomfortable to stay outside because of the hight temperature but, in this house, for some reason we could stay comfortably without air conditioner. It was a huge house but all the rooms were cleaned perfectly. Especially we were impressed with the bathroom. The high-tech toilets beautiful wooden bath tub made us...

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￥181,730

￥200,660 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A stone lantern with a curved arch, a bamboo wall, and a pebbled ground with moss and rocks.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a red bowl, a staircase with a wooden handrail, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a TV, a small table with a plant, a sofa, and tatami mats.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a shoji screen, and a hanging light fixture.

20. Kyo Machiya Nijo

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ooi

￥19,636

￥31,400 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Kyogura Bettei Nijo	9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
OKU Kamishichiken	9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great food, awesome stay"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Very modern Japanese/western style hotel staff were friendly check in and out extremely easy"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Modern, clean, spacious rooms, amazing shower, great location."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location is not the best for sightseeing traveller unless you are ok taking lot of taxis (which is not too expensive in kyoto)"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff. Walkable. I wish they can provide 2 pillows instead of one only for health reasons."

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"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

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A traditional wooden structure overlooking a lush, green forest with a pond.

Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

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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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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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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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Shunkoin Temple

Shunkoin Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Myoshinji Temple

After visiting Myoshinji Temple, 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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Randen Tram Line

After visiting Randen Tram Line, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Wander the gardens and forest in this culturally rich area.

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Torin-in Temple

Torin-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 or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ryoan-ji Temple?

Ryoan-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ryoan-ji Temple?

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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ryoan-ji Temple. Other good options within 5 miles include Ryokan Yamazaki and Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ryoan-ji Temple?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ryoan-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ryoan-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Ryoan-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ryoan-ji Temple?

For additional details about updating your stay near Ryoan-ji Temple or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Ryoan-ji Temple?

Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum, Kyoto International Manga Museum, and Museum of Kyoto feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Ninna-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kitano Tenmangū are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Ryoan-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Ryoan-ji Temple is simple. You can access metro transit at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station, Hanazono Station, and Uzumasa Station. If you're taking a train into town, Saiin Station, Yamanouchi Station, and Nishioji-Sanjo Station are the stations closest to Ukyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ryoan-ji Temple hotels

1. Tanoya

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

4. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

5. OKU Kamishichiken

6. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

7. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

8. Demizu Machiya

9. RESI STAY Nishijin

10. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

11. Floral Green Maple House

12. Mitsuda Kamigyo

13. Ryokan Nenrinbo

14. Sun Members Kyoto Saga

15. Ryokan Yamazaki

16. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

17. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

18. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

19. RESI STAY Shinshinen

20. Kyo Machiya Nijo

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

Ryokan Tori

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Other attractions near Ryoan-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Keishuin Garden

Toji-in Temple

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Shunkoin Temple

Myoshinji Temple

Randen Tram Line

Torin-in Temple

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