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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, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jerzy

AED 763

AED 959 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern interior with a large window, a wooden bench, and a small table.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

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

A traditional Japanese meal setup with various dishes and a view of a garden through a window.

2. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Charles

AED 1,151

AED 1,290 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

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

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

AED 587

AED 656 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

A building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

A tatami mat room with a low table and two cushions.

A room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a large window with a red umbrella outside.

4. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

José

AED 173

AED 227 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small table with toiletries.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

5. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alex

AED 312

AED 343 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese room 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.

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Anit

AED 634

AED 852 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"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 1,151

AED 1,321 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Xiaolu

AED 380

AED 424 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

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

9. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jason

AED 148

AED 163 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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.

10. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ashley

AED 339

AED 373 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

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

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."

11. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kylan

AED 411

AED 656 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 shoji screen, and a stone fireplace.

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushioned seating, and a television.

12. Yura Machiya Holiday House

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jesus

AED 837

AED 920 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a metal door on the left, and a window at the end.

13. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

AED 712

AED 863 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

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

14. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julian

AED 966

AED 1,063 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

15. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jose

AED 375

AED 416 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, cushions, and a paper lantern.

A building with a wooden bench, a sign, and a metal gate.

A building with a yellow facade, a wooden bench, a small tree, and a metal gate.

16. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

Nakagyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yat

AED 477

AED 528 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

17. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

John

AED 1,887

AED 2,113 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel room with three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel entrance with a vertical striped facade, a covered entrance area, and a visible parking garage.

A room with a door featuring a silhouette of a samurai holding a sword, an emergency exit sign, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

18. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brian

AED 383

AED 422 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a digital clock, and a bulletin board.

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

19. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Renae

AED 260

AED 287 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A building with a sign that reads "Kyoto-Nijo Premium."

A modern buffet setup with multiple food stations, wooden cabinetry, and a spacious layout.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing natural light.

The exterior of the Uluru Hotel Kyoto-Nijo Premium with large windows and a well-lit entrance.

20. Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julie

AED 358

AED 394 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,009 reviews	View
Guest House Oumi - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Guesthouse Goettingen	9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Very good stay"

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Busy hotel with many international guests. Really nice clean and modern public bath, but no cold water bath or dry sauna, only a very spacious and peaceful rectangular public bath with nice outdoor window. Breakfast was great. No lattes at breakfast but very good coffee and juices. Hot dishes were very good as were pastries. About 8 min walk to Nijo station so convenient in many ways to the main subway lines in Kyoto. Would be happy to visit again."

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"This was a good size room for 4 adults. It was convenient, clean and quiet."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Good"

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was wonderful! Must try!"

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and bigger than expected Small kitchenette at the entrance Small pot was missing only the big casserole Very nice to have laundry The location is good and quiet but closest bus is 7 min from the property"

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice Ryokan! Slightly removed from the core but there are 2 buses that regularly go into town so its not a huge issue. We stayed in the private room on the lower floor with the private zen garden, highly recommend if its available as it was amazing for late night drinks, and the sounds of night and the river that runs beside the ryokan. A must stay for a traditional experience! One Laundry + dryer on site for a small charge (plus you need to buy a detergent packet from the front desk, 200yen). The Japanese style breakfast was delicious, make sure you let the staff know the day before if youd like to have it, its 1500yen per person and well worth it! Will definitely be staying here again next time."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Thre room is clean, the staff on the front desk are so accommodating, also the housekeeper"

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

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9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include Kefu Stay & Lounge and OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to 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 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and Samurai and Ninja Museum feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Tanoya

2. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

5. Guesthouse Goettingen

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

7. Rinn Shiki Juraku

8. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

9. Kefu Stay & Lounge

10. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

11. RESI STAY Nishijin

12. Yura Machiya Holiday House

13. Demizu Machiya

14. OKU Kamishichiken

15. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

16. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

17. Mitsuda Kamigyo

18. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

19. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

20. Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Ryokan Yamazaki

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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