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A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Simon

AED 563

AED 623 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

2. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 0.6 km from Kawai Shrine

Marc

AED 3,140

AED 3,454 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A traditional Japanese building entrance with a tiled roof, wooden gates, and a hanging lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with sliding doors, a small garden with a tree, a lantern, and a wooden bench.

A traditional Japanese garden with a bamboo bridge, a stone lantern, and a small pond.

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

3. Hiiragiya

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Suzy

AED 3,831

AED 4,696 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Jerzy

AED 787

AED 983 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.

A wooden interior with a table and hanging lights.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, and a large window with grid panes.

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 2.9 km from Kawai Shrine

Kei Ying

AED 1,925

AED 2,118 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wooden headboard.

6. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Patrick

AED 1,051

AED 1,156 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a desk area.

7. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Jeannette

AED 292

AED 515 total

4 Oct - 5 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Roselyn

AED 1,003

AED 1,269 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.

9. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 2.9 km from Kawai Shrine

Stephen or Michele

AED 4,886

AED 6,188 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

Mariana

AED 480

AED 527 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hand holding a paper cup under a coffee machine.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

A woman handing a bottle to a server at a restaurant.

A modern building with a sign reading "insomnia Kyoto Oike".

11. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Karasuma, 2.9 km from Kawai Shrine

Logan

AED 459

AED 505 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

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

12. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

AED 226

AED 250 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

13. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Jonathan

AED 937

AED 1,036 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

14. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Manish

AED 579

AED 645 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring and a wooden exterior.

A narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kawai Shrine

"We stayed in Room number one. It was incredible. It was such a wonderful experience to stay in a historic building that had modern amenities and a lot of space. The room decorations and sliding doors were beautiful. The living room overlooks the garden. Everything was clean. It was nice to have the communal food area to grab coffee in the morning and a light meal. Be aware that the room entrance for the room is right next to the lobby. There are stairs to climb to get up to the room. We will...

Katherine

AED 917

AED 1,011 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

16. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

John

AED 1,126

AED 1,446 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A bar area with a chandelier, purple seating, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern lobby with two seating areas, a chandelier, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

17. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 2.9 km from Kawai Shrine

Liam

AED 939

AED 1,167 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 1.9 km from Kawai Shrine

Michael

AED 3,457

AED 4,184 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

19. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

INGRID

AED 374

AED 412 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A modern building with a wooden deck, indoor seating, and a TV.

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.

20. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Kevin

AED 293

AED 322 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kawai Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Hiiragiya	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Kawai Shrine Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Kyoto, with so many beautiful places and things to see and enjoy nearby. The staff were lovely, friendly, and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Our room was also in great condition, clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. We’d happily stay here again when we’re back in Kyoto."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice. Close to the station and everything is nearby."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff and the amenities."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and friendly staff who are there 24/7. Coffee machine, ice and tea available downstairs. Cleaning is only after 3rd day of stay. Tourist stay fee charged at the end. No laundry in the hotel. Very close to subway and bus."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Convenient location, well maintained. Breakfast buffet ok, usually crowded."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

10/10 Excellent

"I was recently in Kyoto for a solo trip and this was the perfect place to stay! Great location, easily accessible by walking, bus, and train. The rooms are small but they work well for solo travel at the price point! I would highly recommend"

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is beautiful. You can feel the Kyoto vibe throughout the lobby all the way to the rooms with the details and quality and material of the building. Loved our stay and would love to come back. Great location too."

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing place to stay. The staff were great and spoke fluent English. The room was also great with a comfy bed. The hotel was near all the shopping and dining areas, within walkable distance, and all the sightseeing was a short train ride away. I would book this place in a heartbeat on my next trip."

Other attractions near Kawai Shrine

A traditional Japanese gate with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Shimogamo Shrine

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Shimogamo Shrine. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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A river with a small waterfall, surrounded by greenery and distant mountains.

Kamogawa Park

After visiting Kamogawa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Junenji Temple

Junenji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Jorinji Temple

Jorinji 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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Shojoin Temple

After visiting Shojoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Seifuso Villa

Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you spend time at Seifuso Villa. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kitamura Museum

You can study the exhibits at Kitamura Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Saionji Temple

After visiting Saionji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. 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 Kawai Shrine?

Kawai Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kawai Shrine?

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier 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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kawai Shrine. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and Kyoto Garden Palace.

How many hotels are there near Kawai Shrine?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kawai Shrine.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kawai Shrine.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Kawai Shrine or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Kawai Shrine?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Sights like Shimogamo Shrine, Shokoku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kawai Shrine?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Kawai Shrine is simple. You can access metro transit at Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station, and Nijojo-mae Station. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Nijo Station.

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Our top choices for Kawai Shrine hotels

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Kamo Residences by Reflections

3. Hiiragiya

4. Tanoya

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

6. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

7. PLAY!! RESI STAY

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

9. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

11. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

12. Hostel Sui Kyoto

13. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

14. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

15. Rinn Shiki Juraku

16. Hilton Kyoto

17. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

19. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

20. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

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Top Kawai Shrine Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

Other attractions near Kawai Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine

Kamogawa Park

Junenji Temple

Jorinji Temple

Shojoin Temple

Seifuso Villa

Kitamura Museum

Saionji Temple

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