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A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden sliding doors, and a well-lit entrance.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden hot spring tub, tatami flooring, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, wooden paneling, and a visible bathroom area.

A hot tub area with a wooden bench, a stone wall, and a view of a room with a sofa and a table.

1. Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.3 km from Karamon Gate

Hermin

AED 3,411

AED 3,762 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A narrow hallway with a bench, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden tub, bamboo fence, and a view of a cityscape including a tower.

A kitchen with two chefs, a wooden textured wall, and a stainless steel counter.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a traditional pagoda-style tower in the background.

2. Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.9 km from Karamon Gate

Jill

AED 944

AED 1,143 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, a tiled roof, and a small balcony.

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

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

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

3. Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta.

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Nehemiah

AED 1,122

AED 1,234 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a gravel path, rocks, and plants.

A modern building with a large glass facade, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a visible entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

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

4. Luck You Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.7 km from Karamon Gate

Yelena

AED 396

AED 437 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bunk bed.

A compact living space with a bunk bed, kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa.

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in shelves, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. 20 Pieces

Shimogyo Ward, 0.9 km from Karamon Gate

"Great location, super modern and clean, staff was very friendly and even had a birthday card for my daughter and let us use a Polaroid camera to make memories. They saw us dressed up in kimonos and came outside to take pictures of us. Even told us where to pose so you could see the beautiful temple in the background. Overall, this was a beautiful place and I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend"

Maribel

AED 995

AED 1,095 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern building with a geometric metal gate and a cylindrical structure with a patterned design.

A compact hotel room with a tatami mat floor, a small wooden table, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A modern hotel exterior at night with illuminated signage, a potted plant, and a paved entrance.

A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, and a kitchenette.

6. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

Shimogyo Ward, 0.2 km from Karamon Gate

Dana

AED 424

AED 466 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hot spring area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden outside.

A spa area with a large hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a garden.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone water feature, and wooden ceiling beams.

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

7. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Steven

AED 720

AED 805 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.

A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.

8. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 km from Karamon Gate

SHINICHI

AED 1,822

AED 2,305 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A tall building with a checkered facade and the name "Inn" visible on one of the windows.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a glass door leading to a hallway, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table, a lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Rinn Horikawa Gojo

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Kim

AED 450

AED 495 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.9 km from Karamon Gate

Dino

AED 565

AED 722 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern spa room with a wooden floor, a hot tub, and a bed with a view through glass doors.

A wooden building with large glass doors and a rock garden with moss and a single pink flower.

A modern outdoor hot tub area with a wooden deck, a stone basin, and a glass door leading to a bathroom with a shower.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a stone hot tub, and a view of a garden.

11. Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.7 km from Karamon Gate

Caitlyn

AED 3,332

AED 3,665 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a checkered floor, recessed lighting, and a view of the lobby area.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A modern hotel lobby with a geometric ceiling design, a central art installation, and a reception area with bar stools.

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

12. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Sedat

AED 488

AED 627 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a reception area.

A reception area with a stone wall, two wall-mounted lamps, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view, and a small seating area.

A narrow, modern elevator shaft with a wooden handrail and a geometric wall design.

13. Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

Xavier

AED 439

AED 483 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with vertical wooden slats, and a sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Premier.

A buffet setup with various food items and a decorative plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

14. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Massimo

AED 730

AED 803 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A corridor with a wooden slat wall, a blue vase, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a reception desk, a framed picture on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'SHIKI SUITES Kyoto-Umekoji'.

A hotel room with two beds, a sliding door, and a wall-mounted TV.

15. Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 0.4 km from Karamon Gate

Kailoha

AED 448

AED 493 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception area.

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A corridor with hanging paper lanterns and a view of a building in the background.

A modern building with large glass windows offering a view of a lush garden.

16. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward, 0.5 km from Karamon Gate

Matthew

AED 656

AED 722 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent tower in the background.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a black safe.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A sushi restaurant entrance with a sign and a display of various dishes.

17. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 0.8 km from Karamon Gate

Melodie

AED 270

AED 300 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom.

A reception area with a sign reading "HOTEL SUN CHORIYA".

A wooden entrance with a sign for 'Hotel Sun Chorella'.

Two people seated at a table with a tea set, a small dish, and a brush.

18. RESI STAY HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA　

Shimogyo Ward, 0.2 km from Karamon Gate

Fung

AED 372

AED 617 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

The exterior of Kyoto Tokyo Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A lobby with a large floral arrangement on a table, a staircase in the background, and a modern interior design.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a buffet setup with various food items.

19. Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Karamon Gate

CHI YING

AED 388

AED 482 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, a chandelier, and a check-in counter.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, wooden doors, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

20. APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya

Shimogyo Ward, 0.7 km from Karamon Gate

Jorge

AED 194

AED 237 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Karamon Gate

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji	10.0 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Hotel Kanra Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta.	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Luck You Kyoto	9.8 Exceptional 258 reviews	View
20 Pieces	9.8 Exceptional 165 reviews	View

Top Karamon Gate Hotel Reviews

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay for covering Kyoto and Osaka"

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Nearby Kyoto station, amazing healthy breakfast, super sweet and kind staff. Laundry was available which was amazing"

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Didn't like needing smartphone to use laundry. Likely because I'm 73 years old ;) Otherwise, Nohga is my go-to if visiting Kyoto."

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Not enough western food for breakfast."

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

8/10 Good

"The room is spacious, nice and clean, staffs very friendly, breakfast delicious, location is great, walking distance to couple big department and dining areas, the hotel atmosphere is nice, I feel comfortable and I will recommend to friends and relatives."

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location, very clean, very friendly staff. Doors unlocked at all times I absolutely loved that."

Dusit Thani Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in Kyoto."

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Good size room, staff were great and helpful, added bonus of a courtesy bus to Kyoto station. Great location. Bathrooms were old and dated, pillows not great had to buy a pillow from the shop"

Other attractions near Karamon Gate

A vintage tram parked on a paved area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Kyoto Aquarium

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Kyoto Aquarium during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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A sunset over a residential street with bare trees and a clear sky.

Umekoji Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Umekoji 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 shops in this culturally rich area.

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Nishihonganji Temple

9.0/10 (24 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Nishihonganji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Konshoji Temple

Konshoji 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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Ryukoku Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ryukoku Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Dendoin Temple

After visiting Dendoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Costume Museum

You can study the exhibits at Costume Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Shimabara-omon Gate

Shimabara-omon Gate is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Karamon Gate?

Karamon Gate 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 788 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Karamon Gate?

Adjacent to Karamon Gate, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs and Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Karamon Gate?

Expedia has 788 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Karamon Gate.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Karamon Gate.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Karamon Gate, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Karamon Gate?

Study the collections at Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto National Museum, or Samurai and Ninja Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Nishihonganji Temple, To-ji Temple, and Sanjusangen-do Temple. You can watch performances at Minamiza Theater, Gion Corner, and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Karamon Gate?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Karamon Gate is easy. You can take advantage of metro transit at Tanbaguchi Station, Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station, and Gojo Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Shijo-omiya Station, Kyoto Station, and Shijo Station are the closest stations to Shimogyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Karamon Gate hotels

1. Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji

2. Hotel Kanra Kyoto

3. Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta.

4. Luck You Kyoto

5. 20 Pieces

6. MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

7. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

8. Dusit Thani Kyoto

9. Rinn Horikawa Gojo

10. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11. Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji

12. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

13. Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo

14. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

15. Shiki Suites - Kyoto Umekoji

16. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

17. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

18. RESI STAY HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA

19. Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

20. APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya

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Top Karamon Gate Hotel Reviews

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

Dusit Thani Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Other attractions near Karamon Gate

Kyoto Aquarium

Umekoji Park

Nishihonganji Temple

Konshoji Temple

Ryukoku Museum

Dendoin Temple

Costume Museum

Shimabara-omon Gate

Frequently asked questions

18. RESI STAY HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA　