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Our top choices for Kodai-ji Temple hotels

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Ayanishiki Gion
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location/ nice staff/ clean rooms"
United States
Ciara
The price is CA $135
CA $149 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Ayanishiki Gion
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

2. Yadoya Manjiro

Yadoya Manjiro
2.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"This ryokan was the best part of our trip to Japan! Would stay there again. Delicious breakfast and lovely hosts."
United States
Joshua
The price is CA $286
CA $315 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Yadoya Manjiro
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

3. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,255 reviews)
"Great hotel, food was great restaurant and bakery were fantastic."
United States
Bruna Maria
The price is CA $257
CA $282 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"On the top 20 hotels I stayed"
United States
Enkeleda
The price is CA $1,167
CA $1,284 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

5. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
Karasuma, 1.1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
The price is CA $632
CA $700 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Wonderful experience."
United States
Osmany
The price is CA $599
CA $667 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
View from room

7. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Noah
The price is CA $712
CA $783 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

8. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
United States
Julie
The price is CA $323
CA $392 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

9. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Words can’t explain how beautiful this hotel is and in the perfect location! The hotel is absolutely amazing and the views are unmatched. I’ve stayed at many great hotels but nothing compares to this one! Breakfast is fantastic and staff is so incredibly kind! Worth staying here when you come to Kyoto!!! Amazing!!!"
United States
Natalie
The price is CA $1,318
CA $1,450 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

10. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"We loved staying here and would definitely stay again if we visited Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff, amenities available to us were really useful and our room was perfect for what we needed. We also loved the convenient location to local temples, shopping, restaurants and multiple local train stations which made getting around very easy even with our baby. Very glad we chose to stay at this hotel and would recommend to anyone."
Australia
Adam
The price is CA $272
CA $301 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

11. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"The suite we stayed in was amazing. The staff were so kind and the hotel itself is beautiful."
United Kingdom
Raphael
The price is CA $510
CA $561 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hotel Gion Ichirin
A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

12. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (308 reviews)
"Amazing room, great location and friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Susan
The price is CA $381
CA $421 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Gion Elite Terrace
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.

13. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Sowaka was amazing. Great location, beautiful hotel, incredible food, perfect staff! Do take the 5:45 am tour to Kiyomizu-dera with the incredibly knowledgeable hotel manager. A wonderful and unique experience without all the tourists around."
United States
Lucile
The price is CA $1,066
CA $1,173 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
SOWAKA
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

14. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Location!"
United States
Alexander h
The price is CA $792
CA $872 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

15. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Rinn Kiyomizu Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Lily
The price is CA $109
CA $120 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Rinn Kiyomizu Gion
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

16. Campton Higashiyama Roku

Campton Higashiyama Roku
4.5 star property
Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great location and spacious, convenient property."
United States
Katherine
The price is CA $563
CA $621 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Campton Higashiyama Roku
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

17. KABIN Gion

KABIN Gion
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"Excellent sized rooms for a family and excellent staff"
Canada
Tyler
The price is CA $314
CA $363 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
KABIN Gion
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV. The room has large windows with a view of a city and mountains.

18. Sora Niwa Teracce Kyoto Bettei

Sora Niwa Teracce Kyoto Bettei
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 1.1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (141 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely amazing, nice staff, great amenities, perfect location, nice onsen, highly recommended, will come again"
Germany
Hannah
The price is CA $831
CA $917 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Sora Niwa Teracce Kyoto Bettei
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

19. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 1.1 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"An ideal location to get around with some nice coffee / cafes around for breakfast. Rooms were basic but clean and the beds and bedding were very comfortable."
United Kingdom
Colette
The price is CA $228
CA $251 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
A modern bathroom with a granite sink, a black faucet, and a coffee machine.

20. Campton Kiyomizu

Campton Kiyomizu
3.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing oasis in the heart of crowded Kiyomizu. Beautiful, tranquil, clean guest house with tons of space."
United States
Marcus
The price is CA $726
CA $798 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Campton Kiyomizu
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Compare popular hotels close to Kodai-ji Temple

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.
Ayanishiki Gion
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.
Yadoya Manjiro
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
11 reviews
View
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
2,255 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
View
A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good
"Amazing room, great location, and very, very nice staff. Will stay again next time I'm in Kyoto."
Adel 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Other attractions near Kodai-ji Temple

A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, a sign with Japanese characters, and a clear blue sky.

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kodai-ji Temple?
Kodai-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 656 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Kodai-ji Temple?
Adjacent to Kodai-ji Temple, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options within a short distance include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kodai-ji Temple?
Expedia has 656 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kodai-ji Temple.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kodai-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is 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 filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kodai-ji Temple.
What can I see and do near Kodai-ji Temple?
Study the collections at Sannenzaka Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Kyoto National Museum. Ishibe Alley, Yasaka Shrine, and Chion-in Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater.
How can I get to Kodai-ji Temple?
With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Kodai-ji Temple is simple. Take advantage of metro transit at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station, and Keage Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station, and Sanjo Station are the stations closest to Higashiyama Ward.