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

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.

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

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jerzy

AED 763

AED 959 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A modern room with a large window, a built-in sofa, and wooden shelves.

A traditional building with a reflective water feature in front, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a hill in the background.

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, 1 km from Kinkaku-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

AED 2,287

AED 3,140 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a desk.

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

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

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

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

AED 629

AED 702 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

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

4. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alex

AED 333

AED 366 total

4 Nov - 5 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.

5. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Xiaolu

AED 355

AED 396 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Anit

AED 627

AED 846 total

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant, and a lantern.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

7. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yan

AED 520

AED 571 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A wooden staircase with floral wallpaper on both sides, leading to a landing with a light fixture above.

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.

8. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ashley

AED 566

AED 627 total

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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.

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

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY Nishijin," and a grill area in the background.

9. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kylan

AED 425

AED 672 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

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.

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

10. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julian

AED 1,015

AED 1,116 total

31 Oct - 1 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 a television on a wooden stand.

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

11. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

AED 712

AED 863 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

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

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.

12. 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 building with a curved roof and wooden structures.

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.

13. 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 three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with stools, and a large window providing natural light.

14. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brian

AED 517

AED 588 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A room with a large window overlooking a garden, a wooden bench, and a marble floor.

A front view of a washing machine with a control panel displaying various settings and options.

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

15. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

John

AED 1,794

AED 2,016 total

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Renae

AED 244

AED 271 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A room with a view of a landscaped garden, featuring a pond, rocks, and trees. There are three tables and chairs arranged for seating.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

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

17. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Oleksandr

AED 429

AED 475 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with a view.

18. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Johan

AED 563

AED 619 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kimberly

AED 376

AED 433 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden with a tree and rocks.

A traditional Japanese building with a garden featuring rocks, trees, and a stone lantern.

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

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a wooden walkway, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

20. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Cesar

AED 363

AED 399 total

20 Oct - 21 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
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,009 reviews	View
Guesthouse Goettingen	9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo	9.2 Wonderful 357 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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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. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4. Guesthouse Goettingen

5. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

7. Kokonoe Machiya

8. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

9. RESI STAY Nishijin

10. OKU Kamishichiken

11. Demizu Machiya

12. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

13. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

14. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

15. Mitsuda Kamigyo

16. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

17. Ryokan Nenrinbo

18. Yadoya Nishijinso

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

20. Ryokan Yamazaki

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

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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