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

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a tea set, and a cushioned seating area by a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, tatami flooring, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two tatami mats, a low table, and a hanging rack.

A traditional Japanese courtyard with a wooden gate, a stone lantern, and a view of a building through a window.

1. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Freek de

￥43,200

￥47,700 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

2. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jeremy

￥24,095

￥31,640 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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.

3. 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

￥90,200

￥124,703 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors leading to a garden, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a red awning, and a small garden area with a bamboo plant.

4. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Amy

￥9,400

￥10,400 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A compact hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a small kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork on the wall.

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.

5. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Camden

￥3,708

￥4,514 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

A wooden interior with a central staircase, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a unique geometric design.

6. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

￥7,330

￥8,080 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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

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, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

7. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Gregory

￥23,992

￥29,240 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Tomoko

￥6,683

￥7,434 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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.

9. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Aimee

￥34,387

￥37,826 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

10. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

￥4,712

￥5,203 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A small, modern bathroom with a wooden chair, a white sink, and a mirror.

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

11. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jason

￥5,510

￥6,080 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a view into a room with sliding doors.

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

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami mat flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors leading to a tatami room.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a stone fireplace.

12. Yura Machiya Holiday House

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jesus

￥28,776

￥31,712 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

13. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Nutthakarn

￥17,806

￥19,587 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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.

An elevator with a sign indicating the direction to the elevator.

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

14. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

￥6,967

￥15,930 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, stone lanterns, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a stone bridge, and lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a view of greenery outside.

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

JASON

￥7,527

￥8,345 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant, and a lantern.

16. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Midori

￥12,512

￥13,869 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 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.

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

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Robert

￥15,212

￥16,900 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

The exterior of Hotel Ecclesia with a reception desk, a phone, and a digital display.

A reception desk with two monitors, a wooden slat wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel named 'Hotel Ecclesia' with a modern design, featuring a checkered floor pattern, a bike parking area, and a visible elevator.

A room with a wooden table, four gray cushions, a television on a stand, and a sliding door.

18. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wayne

￥5,950

￥6,945 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a stone wall with greenery, and a small pond.

19. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

"古い建物なので、寝室への階段が急であったり、土間から居間へ上がる段差の高さなど、高齢の人には不向きかもしれないが、それに目を瞑れば、京都の街並みを楽しみながら風情を楽しめる立地と施設でした。駅まで遠いので駐車場があるのはありがたかったです。 2泊だったから良かったですが、長期で滞在するなら洗濯機が無いのは厳しい点かもしれません。コインランドリーも遠かったので、、、"

Yusaku

￥28,116

￥34,021 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden doors with vertical slats, and a small lantern on the ground.

A wooden bench with a potted plant beside it, a wooden door, and a view into a room with a bed and a nightstand.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door with a view of a garden.

20. Miun Kinkakuji

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

SEUNGMIN

￥28,485

￥31,333 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin	9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto	9.4 Exceptional 323 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Great, cozy hotel for families. Decent space for a family of 4-5 and close to major attractions. Only thing we didn't like is that the smoking area was right in front of the elevators. It would have been nice if they had a different designated area."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"This was the best rate of cost to quality I have seen in Kyoto. I will definitely stay there again."

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great location staff helpful and kind"

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with private onsen. Great location for getting around."

HOTEL ECCLESIA

8/10 Good

"Great property that was well located for reach to the tourist areas. Some good local restaurants nearby and the train station only a 5 minute walk."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were only in Kyoto for two nights, but found the Brighton to be centrally located to the areas we wanted to explore. Cabs were always available for hire at the from entrance. Rooms were large and clean, with amenities such as pajamas and toiletries included. Large soaking tub made for a relaxing end to a long day of walking. Mineral salts for bath were provided, which were a nice touch. You cant beat the price for this level of luxury. We did not take advantage of any of the restaurants in the hotel, but they do have a breakfast buffet available for a cost. Overall, would definitely return to this property."

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I really enjoyed our stay at Ryokan Yamazaki, the staff were incredibly kind and helpful from checking us in, to making sure we ate and helping to order us cabs. We loved staying at a traditional style Japanese home, and the location was up in the north west area of Kyoto away from the crowds and tourists which we appreciated, and the beauty of the mountains and neighborhoods. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience a traditional Japanese stay."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"The Agora place is a no frills but relaxed hotel. There are amenities on the ground floor that are all you need. The room was a reasonable size and very clean. The staff were helpful and friendly. There is a large supermarket very close. The hotel is close to the Nijo castle and Imperial palace and an easy walk to bus stops and metro station with direct access to Kyoto station. My room was quiet but the hotel is situated on a busy noisy road."

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"80代母と50代娘二人で泊まりました。部屋はとても綺麗でした。ベッドマットも硬めでいい感じでした。朝ごはんビュッフェがどれも美味しい！さらに、スタッフの方々が細かに目を配り、お声かけしてくださったので、何も困ることなく、大満足でした。おかげさまで良い旅行になりました。ありがとうございました。"

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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 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Ryokan Yamazaki is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ryoan-ji Temple. Other good options within 5 miles include Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium and Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto.

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

Expedia has 16 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?

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and Kyoto Railway Museum 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 Kamishichiken Kabukai, Kyoto Concert Hall, and GEAR - Art Complex 1928.

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. Ryokan Tori

2. Tanoya

3. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

4. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

5. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

6. Hostel Sui Kyoto

7. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

9. OKU Kamishichiken

10. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

11. Kefu Stay & Lounge

12. Yura Machiya Holiday House

13. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

14. RESI STAY Nishijin

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

16. Kokonoe Machiya

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

18. HOTEL ECCLESIA

19. Demizu Machiya

20. Miun Kinkakuji

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

HOTEL ECCLESIA

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Ryokan Yamazaki

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

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

Torin-in Temple

Taizo-in Garden

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