The Best Hotels Closest to Ginkaku-ji 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 outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

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.

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Marc

AED 2,986

AED 3,285 total

4 Nov - 5 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 modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

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, 2.6 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Simon

AED 650

AED 717 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

3. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 2.6 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

AED 1,668

AED 1,835 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

4. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Philip

AED 3,373

AED 3,711 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 2.7 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Anne

AED 1,971

AED 2,168 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

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

6. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Dwayne

AED 514

AED 565 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.

A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with items, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.

7. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 3.2 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Anonymous traveler

AED 617

AED 679 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

8. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Alexander h

AED 2,529

AED 2,782 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 1.5 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Roselyn

AED 1,145

AED 1,449 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

10. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Okazaki, 2 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Launi

AED 1,980

AED 2,225 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with two seating areas, a chandelier, and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

A bar area with a chandelier, purple seating, and a variety of liquor bottles.

11. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 3 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Liam

AED 1,141

AED 1,419 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

12. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

INGRID

AED 374

AED 411 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.9 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Akeem

AED 4,644

AED 5,875 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

14. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Kevin

AED 417

AED 458 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a nightstand, and a view of a lush indoor garden through a glass door.

A modern indoor space with a glass partition, a wooden bench, and a small garden area with plants.

A room with a tatami mat table, two chairs, a tea set, and a wall-mounted artwork.

15. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Downtown Kyoto, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Deena

AED 882

AED 970 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

16. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Okazaki, 2.4 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

FRANCISCO JAVIER

AED 575

AED 715 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern spa with a rectangular hot tub, a window, and a metal handrail.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.

A modern room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a plant on the coffee table and a book on the sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a wooden panel on the left side.

17. Minn Gion

Gion, 3 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Angelica

AED 469

AED 520 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden deck with a stone fountain, surrounded by rocks and moss.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a wooden floor.

A staircase with a traditional design, leading to a room with a sliding door and a microwave on a counter.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door leading to a futon bed.

18. Eigetsu

Higashiyama Ward, 2.7 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Marta

AED 462

AED 508 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a lantern, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a coffee machine.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lit entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

19. Rinn Gion yasakamae

Gion, 3.1 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

MA CATALINA

AED 793

AED 930 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden deck with a bamboo fence, a stone pathway, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding shoji screen door.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a large wooden door, and a small balcony.

A wooden door with a traditional design, a bamboo fence, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

20. TSUMUGI GIONSHIRAKAWA

Gion, 2.9 km from Ginkaku-ji Temple

Brian

AED 800

AED 881 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ginkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View

Top Ginkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were really friendly, and the hotel + amenities were very enjoyable."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic hotel in the heart of Kyoto"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Great location, a bit tough to get to, you need to walk, and some of the rooms aren’t upgraded like the pictures but otherwise really comfortable!"

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff throughout stay was absolutely amazing."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous hotel staff amazing breakfast great"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was awesome! Friendly and helpful staff. The onsen was a nice experience. The room was large for a Japan hotel. The only room for improvement feedback I have is to have them have more washer and dryer machines. I had to wait 50 minutes just to get a washer. The dryer setting on the first cycle doesn’t dry clothes so two other people in front of me had to do another dry cycle. I also had to do an extra dry cycle. It was a little ridiculous having to wait so long to do some laundry. I think there could be a better system or more machines for guests. The location was perfect! Right next to a train and subway station which made it super easy to get around to all of our destinations. There is also tons of shopping and wonderful restaurants in walking distance. Overall, this was our favorite place that we stayed at on our trip. It was very nice!!"

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing place to stay. The staff were great and spoke fluent English. The room was also great with a comfy bed. The hotel was near all the shopping and dining areas, within walkable distance, and all the sightseeing was a short train ride away. I would book this place in a heartbeat on my next trip."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

Other attractions near Ginkaku-ji Temple

A traditional Japanese shrine with stone lanterns, a torii gate, and a staircase leading up to a shrine area.

Hachi Shrine

Hachi 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 temples in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese building with a thatched roof, stone steps, and a stone lantern.

Honen-in Temple

Honen-in Temple 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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A pathway lined with cherry blossoms, a traditional building, and a river.

Philosopher's Path

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Philosopher's Path, 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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Jodoin Temple

After visiting Jodoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kitashirakawaten Shrine

After visiting Kitashirakawaten Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Hakusa-sonso Garden & Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hakusa-sonso Garden & Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Anraku-ji Temple

After visiting Anraku-ji Temple, 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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Reikan-ji Temple

After visiting Reikan-ji Temple, 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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Frequently asked questions

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

Ginkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Ginkaku-ji Temple?

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ginkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto and Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei.

How many hotels are there near Ginkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ginkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Ginkaku-ji Temple.

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

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

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Sannenzaka Museum. Sights like Eikan-do Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, and Heian Shrine are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Ginkaku-ji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Ginkaku-ji Temple is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're taking a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, and Ichijoji Station are the closest train stations to Sakyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ginkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

3. Shikikaboku

4. Hotel Chourakukan

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6. Rinn Niomon

7. Kyoto Gion no Yado

8. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

11. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

12. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

14. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

15. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

16. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

17. Minn Gion

18. Eigetsu

19. Rinn Gion yasakamae

20. TSUMUGI GIONSHIRAKAWA

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Top Ginkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hilton Kyoto

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Other attractions near Ginkaku-ji Temple

Hachi Shrine

Honen-in Temple

Philosopher's Path

Jodoin Temple

Kitashirakawaten Shrine

Hakusa-sonso Garden & Museum

Anraku-ji Temple

Reikan-ji Temple

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