The Best Hotels Closest to Koto-in Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

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

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Koto-in Temple

Marc

AED 3,143

AED 3,458 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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.

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

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 2.8 km from Koto-in Temple

Simon

AED 563

AED 623 total

6 Oct - 7 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 traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

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

3. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2 km from Koto-in Temple

Jerzy

AED 788

AED 984 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a red awning, and a small garden area with a bamboo plant.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors leading to a garden, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

4. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.4 km from Koto-in Temple

Amy

AED 206

AED 227 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Koto-in Temple

Manish

AED 579

AED 645 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A children's playroom with bunk beds, a sofa, and a small table.

6. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 3.2 km from Koto-in Temple

Jeannette

AED 293

AED 515 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Koto-in Temple

Alex

AED 369

AED 406 total

12 Oct - 13 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 room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

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

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

8. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Koto-in 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 949

AED 1,050 total

8 Oct - 9 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, 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.

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Koto-in Temple

Anit

AED 633

AED 769 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A corridor with wooden slats, a view of greenery, and a seating area with a lamp.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a tiled floor, and a small tree outside.

10. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 3.1 km from Koto-in Temple

CARLOS

AED 659

AED 724 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A small, modern bathroom with a wooden chair, a white sink, and a mirror.

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.

11. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.2 km from Koto-in Temple

Jason

AED 127

AED 140 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

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.

12. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Koto-in Temple

Yan

AED 425

AED 468 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

13. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Koto-in Temple

Julian

AED 870

AED 956 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, a tatami mat in the center, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese-style dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

14. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Koto-in Temple

Nutthakarn

AED 521

AED 573 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

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

15. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Koto-in Temple

Yuen Ling

AED 254

AED 282 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern waiting area with a reception desk, seating, and a decorative wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Agora Place Kyoto Nijo'.

A hallway with a sign reading 'AGORA PLACE KYOTO NIJO' and a decorative plant.

16. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 3 km from Koto-in Temple

Mya

AED 139

AED 154 total

5 Oct - 6 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 bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

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

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 2 km from Koto-in Temple

Jose

AED 387

AED 427 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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."

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

18. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Koto-in Temple

Beverly Grace

AED 373

AED 615 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

19. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

2.7 km from Koto-in Temple

Brian

AED 413

AED 473 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract wall art, and a door leading to another room.

A room with a large window, a table with chairs, and a view of a tree outside.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a nameplate reading "RANDOR," and a ramp leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a bed, and a large window.

20. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 3.1 km from Koto-in Temple

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AED 267

AED 293 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Koto-in Temple

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Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin	9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,004 reviews	View

Top Koto-in Temple Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The best review I can give is that we returned to the same hotel 2 years in a row"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The place is very beautiful, spacious, and clean. Staff is very helpful, my family had trouble using the luggage service and they were very helpful, above and beyond highly recommend them."

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."

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."

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property with amazingly kind and responsive staff."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and accommodating! Would definitely stay again!"

OKU Kamishichiken

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in an area of Kyoto that’s close to a few large, beautiful shrines. Really great room complemented by a wonderful, helpful staff. Would love to stay here again!"

Ryokan Tori

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. We experienced a lovely tea ceremony. The hostess was very familiar with the area. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic Kyoto experience"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and stone pathway.

Daitokuji Temple

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A pathway flanked by red torii gates leading up a stone staircase.

Ichimonjiya Wasuke

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A traditional Japanese pavilion with a red fence and wooden structure surrounded by lush greenery.

Kenkun Shrine

10.0/10 (1 review)

Kenkun Shrine 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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Zuihoin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Zuihoin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Daisen-in Temple

After visiting Daisen-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ryugen-in Temple

After visiting Ryugen-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Imamiya Shrine

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Imamiya Shrine 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 shops in this culturally rich area.

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Funaokayama Park

Funaokayama Park 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Koto-in Temple?

Koto-in 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 118 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Koto-in 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 (0.9 km) from Koto-in Temple. Other good choices close by include Kefu Stay & Lounge and OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels are there close to Koto-in Temple?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Koto-in Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Koto-in Temple.

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

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What can I see and do near Koto-in Temple?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Samurai and Ninja Museum, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Funaoka Thermal Bath, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kitano Tenmangū are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Koto-in Temple?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Koto-in Temple is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. If you're taking a train into town, Kitano-Hakubaicho Station and Tojiin Station are the closest stops to Kita Ward.

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Our top choices for Koto-in Temple hotels

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

3. Tanoya

4. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

5. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

6. PLAY!! RESI STAY

7. Guesthouse Goettingen

8. Rinn Shiki Juraku

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

10. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

11. Kefu Stay & Lounge

12. Kokonoe Machiya

13. OKU Kamishichiken

14. Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

15. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

16. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

18. RESI STAY Nishijin

19. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

20. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Compare popular hotels close to Koto-in Temple

Top Koto-in Temple Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

Ryokan Tori

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Other attractions near Koto-in Temple

Daitokuji Temple

Ichimonjiya Wasuke

Kenkun Shrine

Zuihoin Garden

Daisen-in Temple

Ryugen-in Temple

Imamiya Shrine

Funaokayama Park

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