Hotels near Hokan-ji Temple

This is a Ryokan style hotel with tatami mats in main room, toilet in small side closet, and sink in room. Shared baths on the basement floor were clean and very comfortable. We spent two nights, mid-week during Cherry blossom season. Very convenient location to major shrines and temples in Kyoto area. Staff are friendly, main desk staff speak some English while room staff typically do not. Hotel is right next to Tozai subway exits 2 and 3 on south side of Oike Dori (street) across from Kyoto city office buildings (city hall). Honno-ji shrine is behind the hotel and can be accessed from three paths nearby. There is a good underground mall connected to the subway station with restaurants and shops including a nice grocery. Plenty of shops and restaurants within 5 minute walking distance. Some things to be aware of: - There was no A/C in our rooms on the 6th floor and with outdoor high temp around 20 degrees C the hotel rooms were very warm - As noted by others, hotel lobby is very smoky. If you don't like smoke it can be uncomfortable even passing through - WiFi is only available on ground floor (lobby), but you can stand outside the main door and get a good signal. Nice for those who want to avoid smoke If you are expecting western style hotel rooms this is not a good fit, but if you are up for a more traditional Japanese experience it is a good place to stay.

This hotel is located in a prime location in Kyoto. It is one of the classiest hotels in the city, with an incredible staff and chic-ly updated rooms.

I really enjoyed this hotel...the staff was fantastic and the breakfast buffet was something to wake up to!

We had a wonderful stay at the Nishiyama Ryokan. One night there was a concert in the lobby, another morning a traditional tea ceremony. The staff could not have been more helpful or welcoming. Our rooms were delightful and very neat and clean.

Excellent experience. Really there's nothing bad to say about this hotel.

Great location with wonderful bakery for breakfast just below the hotel, a market nearby, very close to the river and lots of night life. The staff was very helpful making reservations for us for dinner. The room was large enough and the shower was heaven after a day in the heat. Definitely recommend!

Good location, excellent team of the hotel. Will defanetially be back.

Hotel agréable, tyique, calme, avec wifi dans la salle commune. Le gérant de l'hotel est très sympa et le petit déjeuner correct. Les douches sont communes (homme et femme séparés). Elles sont accessibles de 17h à (environ) 23h puis le matin jusqu'à 9h. L'hotel est très bien situé.

Great location, within walking distance to the gion and sanjo stations, reception staff was very accommodating to English speaking visitors, hotel room was quite spacious for a Japanese hotel.