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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a tea set, and a cushioned seating area by a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two tatami mats, a low table, and a hanging rack.

A wooden interior with a stone bathtub, two wooden stools, and a shower area.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, tatami flooring, and a view of a garden.

1. Ryokan Tori

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Pamela

AED 1,054

AED 1,159 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.8 km from Saionji Temple

Simon

AED 655

AED 723 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 1 km from Saionji Temple

Marc

AED 2,555

AED 2,810 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

4. Tanoya

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Saionji Temple

Jerzy

AED 801

AED 999 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A Japanese-style outdoor bath area with a wooden deck, a white towel hanging, and a potted plant.

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

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 3 km from Saionji Temple

Kei Ying

AED 1,799

AED 1,979 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central bonsai tree.

6. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 2.9 km from Saionji Temple

Zeina

AED 2,901

AED 3,918 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building with a green facade, vertical blinds on the windows, and a banner with Japanese characters.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a telephone, a kettle, and two mugs, a small ottoman, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden table, two spray bottles, and a white curtain with a pink design.

7. KYOTO INN MIO

2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Edwin

AED 312

AED 345 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a view through a large window.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

8. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Saionji Temple

Patrick

AED 869

AED 956 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

9. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.3 km from Saionji Temple

Anthony

AED 442

AED 681 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the city through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

10. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Anna

AED 3,898

AED 4,296 total

26 Oct - 27 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.

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Saionji Temple

Jairo

AED 656

AED 731 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern interior with a dining area, bar, and seating.

A storefront with the name "insomnia" and "KYOTO OIKE" visible. There are bicycles with baskets parked in front.

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

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

12. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Logan

AED 575

AED 632 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a sofa.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

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

A modern interior with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

13. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Saionji Temple

Shikha

AED 429

AED 475 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fire feature, and large windows offering city views.

14. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Peter

AED 1,109

AED 1,228 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

15. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 3 km from Saionji Temple

Carlos

AED 1,323

AED 1,520 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a staircase.

16. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Cristian

AED 562

AED 680 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

17. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 3 km from Saionji Temple

Sonya

AED 1,264

AED 1,618 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

18. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2 km from Saionji Temple

Anisha

AED 1,254

AED 1,384 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

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

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

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Michael

AED 3,239

AED 3,971 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a stone lantern, and a large wooden door leading to an outdoor garden with a koi pond and stepping stones.

A modern hotel interior with a large indoor pool, a visible bathroom with a bathtub, and a reception area with a plant.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, two tatami chairs, and a view of a garden with stepping stones and a stone lantern.

20. Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Downtown Kyoto, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Filina

AED 3,326

AED 3,668 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ryokan Tori	10.0 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is in an excellent location for transit, restaurants, and shopping. No need to bring bathing items for the onsen. Consider a street view room as the interior room views are adjacent to another building with limited sunlight."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, clean place, and plenty of room. Would come back again"

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"amazing area to stay in kyoto"

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in Kyoto Location was perfect, close to train stations, which made getting around Kyoto really easy. The staff were very helpful and polite, and the rooms were very clean. One thing that stood out: they made it easier to ship our luggage to the next hotel, which saved us a lot of hassle. No negatives at all. I'd stay here again without hesitation."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very well kept and the staff were lovely and very helpful!"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Really lovely place to stay. It was a bit out of the way, so getting around took a bit longer. The price made up for that, however."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with nice, but not big room. Breakfast is good , traditional Japanese food. There are options for continental breakfast as well. From this location, everything is walking dustance: Gion district, restaurants, shopping, subway station."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so sweet and helpful. The room was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The breakfast buffet had everything you could ask for. This was our first time in Japan and we both agreed at the end of our stay that the next time we come back we will be staying here once again, but next time for longer."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Enjoyable hotel in a great location in Kyoto. Room was clean and staff very friendly. Washing machine available in the lobby and very easy to use. Would stay here again!"

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

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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A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Shokoku-ji Temple

After visiting Shokoku-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and shops in this family-friendly area.

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A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.

Doshisha University

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Doshisha University during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kami-goryo Shrine

Kami-goryo 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 or experience its fascinating museums.

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Jotenkaku Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Jotenkaku Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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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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Zuishunin

Enjoy an outing to Zuishunin during your stay in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Kawai Shrine

After visiting Kawai Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Saionji Temple?

Saionji 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 73 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Saionji Temple?

Kyoto Brighton Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and a bar. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Saionji Temple. Other good options close by include Kyoto Garden Palace and Yadoya Nishijinso.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Saionji Temple?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Saionji Temple.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Saionji Temple.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Saionji Temple, click here.

What can I see and do near Saionji Temple?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. While you're exploring, swing by Shokoku-ji Temple, Shimogamo Shrine, and Kyoto Imperial Palace to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Saionji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Saionji Temple is simple. Take advantage of 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 Saionji Temple hotels

1. Ryokan Tori

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

4. Tanoya

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

6. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

7. KYOTO INN MIO

8. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

9. PLAY!! RESI STAY

10. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

12. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

13. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

14. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

15. Ace Hotel Kyoto

16. Hyatt Place Kyoto

17. Hilton Kyoto

18. Rinn Shiki Juraku

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

20. Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Hilton Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

Kamogawa Park

Shokoku-ji Temple

Doshisha University

Kami-goryo Shrine

Jotenkaku Museum

Junenji Temple

Zuishunin

Kawai Shrine

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