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

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

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

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

1. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 1.6 km from Kounji Temple

Dwayne

AED 786

AED 922 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 1.7 km from Kounji Temple

Anne

AED 1,240

AED 1,382 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

3. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 2.1 km from Kounji Temple

Philip

AED 3,575

AED 3,933 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

4. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 2.3 km from Kounji Temple

Alexey

AED 814

AED 895 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

5. SOWAKA

Gion, 2.3 km from Kounji Temple

Sophie

AED 3,936

AED 4,329 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 2.4 km from Kounji Temple

Owen

AED 1,132

AED 1,245 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen with a nature scene.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami mats, low wooden tables, and a sliding door.

7. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion, 2.1 km from Kounji Temple

Narinchai

AED 1,255

AED 1,519 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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 sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

8. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 2.2 km from Kounji Temple

Alexander h

AED 2,531

AED 2,784 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.6 km from Kounji Temple

Roselyn

AED 1,299

AED 1,644 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 1.8 km from Kounji Temple

Mariana

AED 465

AED 511 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 1.7 km from Kounji Temple

Colette

AED 603

AED 663 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

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

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

12. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 2.1 km from Kounji Temple

Liam

AED 1,309

AED 1,627 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

13. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 2.2 km from Kounji Temple

Zara

AED 663

AED 730 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 1.5 km from Kounji Temple

Kurtis

AED 848

AED 943 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 1.3 km from Kounji Temple

Amanda

AED 557

AED 612 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

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

A modern house with a large open patio, a dining area, and a kitchen with a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

A modern interior with large glass windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a traditional pagoda.

16. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 2.4 km from Kounji Temple

yushuo

AED 4,795

AED 6,066 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A dimly lit room with a wooden table, a red chair, and a fan.

A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden door, a stone floor, and a lantern.

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a small water feature, and lush greenery.

17. Gion Koh - Hostel

2.4 km from Kounji Temple

Andrea

AED 615

AED 676 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

18. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 1.9 km from Kounji Temple

INGRID

AED 645

AED 713 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A sign for "RESI STAY GION" on a wall with four small windows above it.

A modern hotel hallway with a glass door leading to a staircase.

A round glass table with two white wicker chairs, a potted plant, and two wine glasses.

A bedroom with two beds, a window, and a potted plant.

19. RESI STAY GION

Gion, 2.3 km from Kounji Temple

Nancy

AED 941

AED 1,229 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a stone lantern, a wooden gate, and a pathway leading to a room with sliding doors and a tatami mat floor.

A room with a large window, wooden bench seating, and hanging pendant lights.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a small tree, and a wooden sliding door.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo fence, and various plants.

20. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

Higashiyama Ward, 1.4 km from Kounji Temple

Craig

AED 981

AED 1,448 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kounji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Hotel ALZA KYOTO	9.8 Exceptional 509 reviews	View
SOWAKA	9.8 Exceptional 131 reviews	View

Top Kounji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Shops and restaurants all near by. Great place to stay."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! So clean and spacious with a great coffee shop and rooftop bar. Super close to kiyomizu & nannenzaka. Loved our stay - thank you!"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything made our visit enjoyable. We would happily stay here again!"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Has a shuttle bus from Kyoto station. Hotel Higayama"

The Millennials Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast"

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

8/10 Good

"Incredibile experience of staying in a traditional ryokan. Very calm/peaceful atmosphere and the most lovely staff. Our room had everything we needed however, no coffee machine. There was a cafe nearby though, and breakfast was delicious and included coffee."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was great and staff was very helpful. Location was perfect!"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Other attractions near Kounji Temple

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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A stone bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional Japanese architecture.

Eikan-do Temple

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Eikan-do 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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Sen-oku Hakuko Kan

You can study the exhibits at Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otoyo Shrine

After visiting Otoyo 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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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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Nomura Art Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

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

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Okazaki Shrine

Okazaki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kounji Temple?

Kounji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 81 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kounji Temple. Other good choices close by include Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei and THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kounji Temple?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kounji Temple.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kounji Temple.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Kounji Temple or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Kounji Temple?

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Sannenzaka Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Eikan-do Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, and Heian Shrine. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Kounji Temple?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Kounji Temple is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're hopping 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 Kounji Temple hotels

1. Rinn Niomon

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

3. Hotel Chourakukan

4. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

5. SOWAKA

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

7. Gion - Kinpyo

8. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

12. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

13. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

16. Park Hyatt Kyoto

17. Gion Koh - Hostel

18. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

19. RESI STAY GION

20. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

Compare popular hotels close to Kounji Temple

Top Kounji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

The Millennials Kyoto

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Other attractions near Kounji Temple

Philosopher's Path

Eikan-do Temple

Sen-oku Hakuko Kan

Otoyo Shrine

Reikan-ji Temple

Nomura Art Museum

Okazaki Shrine

Anraku-ji Temple

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