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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 sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kuga Shrine

Simon

AED 620

AED 684 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

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.

2. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kuga Shrine

Jerzy

AED 801

AED 999 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

A modern hotel with a reflective pool, surrounded by trees and buildings.

3. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kuga Shrine

Zeina

AED 2,810

AED 3,802 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central floral display, seating areas, and retail spaces.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

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.

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3.2 km from Kuga Shrine

Jairo

AED 656

AED 731 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

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.

A hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

5. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 3.1 km from Kuga Shrine

Jose

AED 405

AED 447 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A corridor with tatami mat flooring, wooden walls, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern and a tree.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with a view.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants.

6. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Kuga Shrine

Johan

AED 568

AED 625 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

7. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kuga Shrine

Oleksandr

AED 455

AED 501 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a tea ceremony setup.

A traditional Japanese sliding door with floral patterns, a wooden floor, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a traditional Japanese entrance, a bamboo plant, and two statues of animals wearing red scarves.

A rustic bathroom with a wooden floor, a red bathtub, and a hanging light fixture.

8. Yadoya Kyoto-Shimogamo

Sakyo Ward, 2.2 km from Kuga Shrine

Alice

AED 1,475

AED 1,624 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

9. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kuga Shrine

"There were two Japanese well maintained gardens and stone paving hallway outside. They were beautiful and they made us feel very historical culture. The summer season in Kyoto is very uncomfortable to stay outside because of the hight temperature but, in this house, for some reason we could stay comfortably without air conditioner. It was a huge house but all the rooms were cleaned perfectly. Especially we were impressed with the bathroom. The high-tech toilets beautiful wooden bath tub made us...

Anonymous traveler

AED 4,179

AED 4,601 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden bench, and a stone lantern.

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

10. Daisenji Lodge ing

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kuga Shrine

AED 617

AED 697 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a small wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a traditional sliding door.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway and a wooden fence.

11. Nishijin Fujita

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kuga Shrine

AED 2,730

AED 3,003 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, 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.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

12. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 3.3 km from Kuga Shrine

Marc

AED 2,555

AED 2,810 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corridor with tatami mats, wooden sliding doors, and a sign indicating a natural hot spring bath for gentlemen.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a large window overlooking a traditional Japanese building.

A wooden bathtub in a spa area with a showerhead and a small plant beside it.

13. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 4.2 km from Kuga Shrine

Charles

AED 1,266

AED 1,417 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small seating area, and a view of greenery through a window.

A modern bar area with multiple sinks and stools.

A modern bathroom with a steam shower, a window, and a towel rack.

A bar area with a glass of amber-colored beverage on a coaster, a decorative golden plant, and a dimly lit background with a person in the distance.

14. Mogana

Karasuma, 4.7 km from Kuga Shrine

karen

AED 943

AED 1,037 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view through large windows.

The exterior of Mimaru Suites in Kyoto Central, featuring a stone facade, signage, and a well-lit entrance with surrounding greenery.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a window with a view. Shelves are mounted on the wall, and there are cushions on the floor.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, a futon bed, and shoji screens.

15. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

Karasuma, 4.7 km from Kuga Shrine

Dale

AED 1,832

AED 2,015 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

16. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 4.1 km from Kuga Shrine

Anthony

AED 442

AED 681 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a reflective water feature, and a tree in the foreground.

A person meditating in a serene outdoor setting with a view of a garden and a building.

A modern interior with a large reflective water feature, a seating area with cushions, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

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

17. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 4.5 km from Kuga Shrine

"We had an exceptional experience at the Garrya Nijo Castle hotel. The team at the front desk as well as the team in the on-site restaurant went over and above at every opportunity to ensure we were well served. The location is convenient to public transit, and it’s proximity to the core of Kyoto meant we were only a 10 to 20 minute transit ride from almost anything we wanted to do or see in Kyoto."

Christopher

AED 1,930

AED 2,442 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

A room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a large window with a red umbrella outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door with a view of bamboo, and a hanging scroll.

A building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

18. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 4.5 km from Kuga Shrine

José

AED 191

AED 250 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

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

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

19. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 4.5 km from Kuga Shrine

Patrick

AED 869

AED 956 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 4.2 km from Kuga Shrine

Shikha

AED 395

AED 437 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kuga Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,015 reviews	View
HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only	9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews	View

Top Kuga Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

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

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"This was a gem in Kyoto. Close to everything. Fantastic property and amenities. Really enjoyed the stay and would definitely stay there again next time in Kyoto."

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."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Very clean and quiet hotel with great staff! Walking distance to subway station, shopping, and dining area."

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing experience at Prince Kyoto. The view from the room was breath taking. It’s one of the best experiences I have had staying at this hotel. The staff was extremely polite and went above and beyond to help. We enjoyed their hospitality and kindness. Love to stay here again in future."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I won’t be looking for another hotel in the future, this place is awesome, close to the station, kombinis, laundry places and most of all in a quiet neighborhood, the staff was super friendly and the hotel is beautiful, the bed was a bit hard but that’s just a preference, I will be coming back!"

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast and amenities"

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and bigger than expected Small kitchenette at the entrance Small pot was missing only the big casserole Very nice to have laundry The location is good and quiet but closest bus is 7 min from the property"

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Thre room is clean, the staff on the front desk are so accommodating, also the housekeeper"

Other attractions near Kuga Shrine

Ichimonjiya Wasuke

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ichimonjiya Wasuke during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Koryo Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Koryo Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ishii Shrine

Ishii 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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Nishimura House Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Nishimura House Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Daishogun Shrine

After visiting Daishogun 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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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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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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Ichiyoin Temple

After visiting Ichiyoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kuga Shrine?

Kuga Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 34 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Kuga Shrine?

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 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kuga Shrine. Other good choices within a few miles include Kefu Stay & Lounge and Yadoya Nishijinso.

How many hotels will I find near Kuga Shrine?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kuga Shrine.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Kuga Shrine.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Kuga Shrine or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Kuga Shrine?

Kyoto International Manga Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Funaoka Thermal Bath, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Kitano Tenmangū. 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 Kuga Shrine?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Kuga Shrine is simple. Local 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 Kuga Shrine hotels

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Tanoya

3. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

5. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

6. Yadoya Nishijinso

7. Ryokan Nenrinbo

8. Yadoya Kyoto-Shimogamo

9. RESI STAY Shinshinen

10. Daisenji Lodge ing

11. Nishijin Fujita

12. Kamo Residences by Reflections

13. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

14. Mogana

15. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

16. PLAY!! RESI STAY

17. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

18. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

19. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

20. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Compare popular hotels close to Kuga Shrine

Top Kuga Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Other attractions near Kuga Shrine

Ichimonjiya Wasuke

Koryo Art Museum

Ishii Shrine

Nishimura House Garden

Daishogun Shrine

Imamiya Shrine

Daisen-in Temple

Ichiyoin Temple

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