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

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

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

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jerzy

￥31,405

￥39,859 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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 22 - Oct 23

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 hanging light fixture.

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

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

3. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Amy

￥10,636

￥11,818 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

4. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

￥12,495

￥13,818 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

5. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Anit

￥24,159

￥29,991 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

6. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

￥18,936

￥21,061 total

Nov 1 - Nov 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 hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

7. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

￥13,112

￥23,300 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork.

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.

8. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Gavynne Isobel

￥11,689

￥13,767 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

9. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

￥14,237

￥15,710 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 setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

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.

10. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Julian

￥39,675

￥43,642 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

11. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

JASON

￥9,818

￥10,909 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 with a prominent sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

12. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jose

￥15,444

￥17,199 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and tatami mats.

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

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

13. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wayne

￥16,848

￥19,230 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 corridor with tatami mats, wooden sliding doors, and a sign indicating a natural hot spring bath for gentlemen.

14. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 0.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Charles

￥49,511

￥55,502 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A narrow urban street with a building labeled "Floral Green Maple House" on the right.

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

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

15. Floral Green Maple House

2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Theodore

￥13,851

￥15,269 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a large shoji screen window, a flat-screen TV, and a traditional Japanese-style bed.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a sliding door.

A dimly lit room with a wooden bench, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed picture.

16. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

John

￥88,829

￥99,212 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a microwave, and a television.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a street in front, and a no parking sign.

A multi-story brick building with balconies, a covered entrance, and visible signage.

17. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kamigyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Renae

￥7,600

￥8,405 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pathway, a rock garden, and a wooden structure.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a round window with a view of autumn foliage.

18. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward, 1.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Erwan

￥6,242

￥7,324 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a sign above the door.

A building facade with a black gate, a red awning with a white flower, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a floral wallpaper.

A narrow hallway with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a small kitchenette area.

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Kimberly

￥12,889

￥14,208 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

20. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Oleksandr

￥17,869

￥19,833 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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 72 reviews	View
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin	9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Hostel Sui Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Pros: - The rooms were spacious compared to most Japanese hotel rooms. It was nice to have a more traditional tatami style room. - The breakfast buffet had an incredible selection to choose from. There’s a bit of a wait depending on when you go, but it goes rather quickly. - Late night unlimited ramen from 9pm-11pm was also a nice touch. We loved being able to eat a light meal after a long day of exploring. - Onsen access is really nice, with massage chairs available for use. And unlimited ice cream every night was also really delicious. Cons: - Having guests take off their shoes at the lobby makes the place smell like feet. It’s pretty gross since it was raining when we were there so it was a mix of wet socks and feet stench. They should at least require that people wear hotel rooms slippers. - The onsen was really dirty from the amount of people that would use the facilities. It was overcrowded and packed during the night time. Overall, I’d stay at this hotel again, but refrain from using public facilities. It’s almost impossible to keep the public areas clean and free of smells since there are so many guests."

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

8/10 Good

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The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. Access to transportation lines for sightseeing."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Clean, modern hotel with helpful staff. Was really close to a bus stop so it was easy to get around. Would stay here again."

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful. The place is closer to the woods, but still in a residential area. It was a pleasant experience."

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!"

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"The owner Tomi is extremely attentive and will provide you with a multitude of services within and around the guest house. The traditional Japanese rooms are located on the second floor up a VERY STEEP set of stairs, keep that in mind for luggage and beverages. The onsen around the corner is super nice and you’re nearby to both JR station and local subways. Tomi also cooks egg breakfast sandwiches daily 7-9 am, has tea, coffee, and cold water/electric kettle available anytime. 12-5 pm is cleaning hours and you cannot stay in the building during this time as far as I’m aware."

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!"

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Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

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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. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

4. Hostel Sui Kyoto

5. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

6. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

7. RESI STAY Nishijin

8. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

9. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

10. OKU Kamishichiken

11. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

12. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

13. HOTEL ECCLESIA

14. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

15. Floral Green Maple House

16. Mitsuda Kamigyo

17. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

18. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

20. Ryokan Nenrinbo

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Yamazaki

RESI STAY Nishijin

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

OKU Kamishichiken

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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