The Best Hotels Closest to Ishiyamadera Temple in Otsu for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 7 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Celine

AED 310

AED 341 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A park with a large tree, a bicycle path, and a view of a bridge over water.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

2. Koke Musu inn

4.7 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Damian

AED 209

AED 231 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

3. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Roselyn

AED 1,217

AED 1,539 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hallway with a blue carpet, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, a sign reading "HOTEL BOSTON PLAZA", and a display of packaged goods.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden railings, and a sign for the Liberty hotel.

4. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Hiroki

AED 191

AED 234 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

5. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 6.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Ming Fai

AED 593

AED 724 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

6. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 6.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Derek

AED 717

AED 789 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-level interior with a central open space and staircases.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows and a visible entrance.

A modern interior with a skylight, metal railings, and a concrete floor.

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a beige sofa with cushions.

7. So Kyoto Fushimi Inari

12.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Wendy

AED 418

AED 460 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

8. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

12 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Launi

AED 2,176

AED 2,440 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

9. Caesar Gion Kyoto

12.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Michael

AED 523

AED 692 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

10. Ayanishiki Gion

12.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Oscar

AED 649

AED 715 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

11. Hotel Chourakukan

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Philip

AED 3,373

AED 3,711 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door with artwork, and a bed with folded blankets.

A building with a staircase leading to an upper floor, a bicycle parked outside, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A small bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

A multi-story building with a central staircase, a small balcony, and a garage door.

12. Travelersdou Kirinya

11.9 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Karen

AED 180

AED 198 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple balconies, and lush greenery in front.

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, high ceilings, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, orange sofa, wooden flooring, and a television on the wall.

13. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 3.8 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Paul

AED 169

AED 186 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a traditional facade, a stone wall, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with a reception desk, a wooden bench with round cushions, and a small indoor garden.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern classroom with wooden furniture, a large window, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

14. Hotel Ethnography Kiyomizu Gojo

12.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Sarita

AED 309

AED 391 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.

A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, trees, and a stone pathway.

15. Six Senses Kyoto

12.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Mads

AED 4,531

AED 4,984 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

16. SOWAKA

12.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Sophie

AED 4,183

AED 4,601 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

17. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

12.2 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

Sara

AED 4,513

AED 4,965 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern building with a staircase leading to a lit entrance, surrounded by a bamboo fence and small plants.

A tatami mat room with a low table and benches, a ceiling light, and a window with a view.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a hanging lantern.

A modern building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and young trees planted in the ground.

18. add chaganju - Hostel

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Molly

AED 160

AED 176 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

FRANCISCO JAVIER

AED 600

AED 745 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden and outdoor seating area.

A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.

20. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

11.9 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Raul

AED 3,614

AED 3,982 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyamadera Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 48 reviews	View
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei	9.6 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View

Top Ishiyamadera Temple Hotel Reviews

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

8/10 Good

"Nicely located across from the main train station used by many large tour operators . The restaurant is crowded due to this reason for breakfast . Very friendly staff , large size rooms for Asia . No flexibility in check in or checkout time"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This was the best hotel I stayed at in Japan! Loved it!"

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"What an incredible gem of a property with the best staff of associates. Great location for temple and shrine visits. An easy taxi/uber ride to the downtown area to visit food market and other great areas The attention to all the details is next level!"

Gion Ryokan Karaku

10/10 Excellent

"This was an experience and wonderful area. Loved the stay and appreciate the hospitality! Thank you"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Great location, a bit tough to get to, you need to walk, and some of the rooms aren’t upgraded like the pictures but otherwise really comfortable!"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Other attractions near Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyama-dera

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyama-dera. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, 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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Anyo-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

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

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Zeze Ware Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Zeze Ware Museum in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

After visiting Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Otsu City Science Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Science Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ishiyamadera Temple?

Ishiyamadera Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ishiyamadera Temple?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ishiyamadera Temple. Other good choices within a few miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Biwako Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Ishiyamadera Temple?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ishiyamadera Temple.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Ishiyamadera Temple.

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

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What can I see and do near Ishiyamadera Temple?

Otsu City Science Museum, Zeze Ware Museum, and Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Onjoji Temple and Nagarebashi highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park and Yabasekihan Island Park.

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Our top choices for Ishiyamadera Temple hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Koke Musu inn

3. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

4. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

5. Biwako Hotel

6. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

7. So Kyoto Fushimi Inari

8. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

9. Caesar Gion Kyoto

10. Ayanishiki Gion

11. Hotel Chourakukan

12. Travelersdou Kirinya

13. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

14. Hotel Ethnography Kiyomizu Gojo

15. Six Senses Kyoto

16. SOWAKA

17. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

18. add chaganju - Hostel

19. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

20. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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Top Ishiyamadera Temple Hotel Reviews

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Other attractions near Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyama-dera

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Anyo-ji Temple

Zeze Ware Museum

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

Otsu City Science Museum

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