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Our top choices for Kodai-ji Temple hotels

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Ayanishiki Gion
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location/ nice staff/ clean rooms"
United States
Ciara
The price is ₹10,223
₹11,245 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Ayanishiki Gion
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Caesar Gion Kyoto
2.5 star property
Komatsucho, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"A very pleasant boutique hotel experience. Beautiful traditional Japanese guest rooms."
United States
Michael
The price is ₹14,619
₹19,102 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Caesar Gion Kyoto
A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

3. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, clean and staff were efficient and gracious. "
United States
Susan
The price is ₹17,383
₹19,194 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"On the top 20 hotels I stayed"
United States
Enkeleda
The price is ₹79,470
₹87,497 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a prominent illuminated logo.

5. GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI

GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1.1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Fantastic location near so many sights and shops"
United States
Martin
The price is ₹25,486
₹28,034 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

6. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
Karasuma, 1.1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Elegant, small hotel in a beautiful location on the river."
Canada
Anette
The price is ₹40,820
₹45,162 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Wonderful experience."
United States
Osmany
The price is ₹44,580
₹49,038 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,248 reviews)
"Great hotel, food was great restaurant and bakery were fantastic."
United States
Bruna Maria
The price is ₹17,343
₹19,077 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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9. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Noah
The price is ₹48,441
₹53,285 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

10. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
United States
Julie
The price is ₹21,750
₹26,459 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

11. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Words can’t explain how beautiful this hotel is and in the perfect location! The hotel is absolutely amazing and the views are unmatched. I’ve stayed at many great hotels but nothing compares to this one! Breakfast is fantastic and staff is so incredibly kind! Worth staying here when you come to Kyoto!!! Amazing!!!"
United States
Natalie
The price is ₹89,815
₹98,796 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

12. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (307 reviews)
"Amazing room, great location and friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Susan
The price is ₹24,420
₹26,862 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Gion Elite Terrace
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.

13. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Sowaka was amazing. Great location, beautiful hotel, incredible food, perfect staff! Do take the 5:45 am tour to Kiyomizu-dera with the incredibly knowledgeable hotel manager. A wonderful and unique experience without all the tourists around."
United States
Lucile
The price is ₹98,118
₹107,930 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
SOWAKA
A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

14. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"The suite we stayed in was amazing. The staff were so kind and the hotel itself is beautiful."
United Kingdom
Raphael
The price is ₹34,739
₹38,213 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hotel Gion Ichirin
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Location!"
United States
Alexander h
The price is ₹58,618
₹64,600 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style interior with a wooden floor, a small rock garden, and a wooden cabinet with a lit lantern.

16. Yasakahan

Yasakahan
4.0 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Very clean and authentic family run ryokan"
United Kingdom
Zijie
The price is ₹40,096
₹44,106 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Yasakahan
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

17. Campton Higashiyama Roku

Campton Higashiyama Roku
4.5 star property
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great location and spacious, convenient property."
United States
Katherine
The price is ₹36,383
₹40,338 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Campton Higashiyama Roku
A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

18. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Rinn Kiyomizu Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Lily
The price is ₹8,542
₹9,396 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Rinn Kiyomizu Gion
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

19. Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
3.5 star property
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (556 reviews)
"Great location! Small hotel, amazing traditional Japanese breakfast, easy walking to all cool spots."
United States
Yulia
The price is ₹17,076
₹19,811 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hotel Gion Misen
A hot tub with a view of mountains through a balcony.

20. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 1.1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (393 reviews)
"Wonderful in every way, beautiful terrace bar and onsen with views over Gion. The room and amenities were perfect."
United Kingdom
Charlie
The price is ₹23,925
₹26,499 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
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Compare popular hotels close to Kodai-ji Temple

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.
Ayanishiki Gion
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.
Caesar Gion Kyoto
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
56 reviews
View
A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
View
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a prominent illuminated logo.
GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoy this hotel and definitely stay again. The location was perfect, staff was great, and we really enjoyed our large room in the old school house part of the building"
Jessica 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Other attractions near Kodai-ji Temple

A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, a sign with Japanese characters, and a clear blue sky.

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kodai-ji Temple?
Kodai-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 656 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Kodai-ji Temple?
Adjacent to Kodai-ji Temple, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options within a short distance include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.
How many hotels are there close to Kodai-ji Temple?
Expedia has 656 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kodai-ji Temple.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kodai-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Kodai-ji Temple.
What can I see and do near Kodai-ji Temple?
Study the collections at Sannenzaka Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto National Museum. Ishibe Alley, Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater.
How can I get to Kodai-ji Temple?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Kodai-ji Temple is easy. You can access metro transport at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station and Keage Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station and Sanjo Station are the closest stations to Higashiyama Ward.

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