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

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a glass balustrade and a red umbrella.

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 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.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 2.8 km from Koto-in Temple

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 bedroom with a large bed, a TV, 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.

2. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Koto-in Temple

Marc

AED 3,143

AED 3,458 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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, and wooden chairs.

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

5 Oct - 6 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.

4. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 3.2 km from Koto-in Temple

Jeannette

AED 293

AED 515 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A wooden interior with a central staircase, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

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

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

5. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 1 km from Koto-in Temple

AED 229

AED 253 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 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.

6. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Koto-in Temple

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

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

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

7. 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 918

AED 1,012 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A building with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NINJO CASTLE'.

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

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

8. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 3.1 km from Koto-in Temple

CARLOS

AED 518

AED 569 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

10. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Koto-in Temple

Julian

AED 870

AED 956 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

12. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 3 km from Koto-in Temple

Mya

AED 135

AED 150 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

An elevator with a sign indicating the direction to the elevator.

13. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Koto-in Temple

Beverly Grace

AED 373

AED 615 total

7 Oct - 8 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 room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

14. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 2 km from Koto-in Temple

Jose

AED 387

AED 427 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. 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 garden with gravel paths, small plants, and a wooden deck.

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

16. 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

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

A bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink with a marble countertop.

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.

17. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Koto-in Temple

Johan

AED 549

AED 603 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional Japanese entrance with wooden gates and a sign reading "JISCO".

A courtyard with stone flooring, a wooden gate, and a rock centerpiece.

A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, bamboo plants, and a large rock formation.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji screen door, a television, and a wooden bench.

18. RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL KYOTO GOSHONISHI

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Koto-in Temple

Maria Isabel

AED 228

AED 252 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, red cushions, and a sliding door.

A corner window with a view of a garden with various plants and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a bed with a futon.

19. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Koto-in Temple

John

AED 1,528

AED 1,717 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a glass partition separating the bathroom from the bedroom.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a round wooden table with two chairs, a small vase with flowers, and a large mirror above a shelf.

A hotel room with a TV, a coffee machine, a mirror, a shelf with toiletries, and a trash bin.

A modern two-story house with a covered patio area.

20. Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Koto-in Temple

urijah

AED 321

AED 355 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Koto-in Temple

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
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
PLAY!! RESI STAY	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Hostel Sui Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews	View

Top Koto-in Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Our trip here was short but very nice, the room was so spacious for our family of 6. Kids rated this room their favorite out of the 5hotels we stayed at in Japan."

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."

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Modern, clean, spacious rooms, amazing shower, great location."

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."

Other attractions near Koto-in Temple

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. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Kamo Residences by Reflections

3. Tanoya

4. PLAY!! RESI STAY

5. Hostel Sui Kyoto

6. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

7. Rinn Shiki Juraku

8. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

9. Kokonoe Machiya

10. OKU Kamishichiken

11. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

12. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

13. RESI STAY Nishijin

14. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

15. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

16. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

17. Yadoya Nishijinso

18. RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL KYOTO GOSHONISHI

19. Mitsuda Kamigyo

20. Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Compare popular hotels close to Koto-in Temple

Top Koto-in Temple Hotel Reviews

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

The Royal Park Canvas 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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