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A nighttime garden pathway leading to a traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and a low table.

A traditional Japanese house with a stone staircase leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a large tree.

A modern bathroom with a wooden floor, a sink with a marble countertop, and a framed painting on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a small window.

1. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

Nishijin, 0.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Annie Jie Yu

฿5,184

฿5,702 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors leading to a garden, and a shoji screen.

2. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Amy

฿1,584

฿1,742 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

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

3. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

฿20,781

฿28,527 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

฿5,666

฿6,232 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen area.

A garden with a bamboo gate, stone pathway, and various plants.

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden ceiling.

5. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 0.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Zane

฿5,204

฿5,724 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring and a wooden exterior.

A narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

6. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Anisha

฿10,295

฿11,325 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a sign reading "The Tenei Hotel," and a person in traditional attire entering.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by candles and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a tatami mat floor, a small table with a basket, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hot spring area with a table and two glasses of champagne, surrounded by bamboo plants and illuminated candles.

7. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Blair

฿10,288

฿11,317 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and futon beds.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork.

8. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Gavynne Isobel

฿996

฿1,096 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, and a traditional sliding door.

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

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Helen

฿5,278

฿108,601 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jason

฿1,152

฿1,267 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

11. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Renae

฿1,451

฿1,597 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

12. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julian

฿7,949

฿8,744 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

13. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yan

฿3,771

฿4,148 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a shower area with vertical blinds.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY Nishijin," and a grill area in the background.

14. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Beverly Grace

฿1,599

฿3,618 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

15. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

฿1,801

฿1,981 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

16. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jose

฿3,706

฿4,077 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a small garden area with a pine tree.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, and a paper lantern.

A traditional Japanese dining room with tatami mats, a low table, and a shoji screen.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a door with a sliding glass panel.

17. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

Nakagyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yat

฿4,022

฿4,424 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

A room with a door featuring a silhouette of a samurai holding a sword, an emergency exit sign, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating, and a view of the outside.

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

18. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brian

฿1,673

฿1,925 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

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.

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

19. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Johan

฿5,273

฿5,800 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pathway, a rock garden, and a wooden structure.

A bar with shelves of various bottles and glasses, some with Japanese labels.

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

20. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward, 0.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Erwan

฿1,206

฿1,422 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin	9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,998 reviews	View
Retreat Kamikashiwano	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The buffet breakfast is a must to try. Onsen is very comfortable to enjoy."

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I stayed at Ben's Guesthouse for four nights in September 2026. Our room was clean and plenty spacious. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean and totally functional, nice shower/bath. The air conditioning was comfortable and reliable. There is a strict no-shoes policy which is enforced by placing your footwear in designated slots before you enter beyond the office area. It's easy to adjust to this policy, and it translates into very clean floors throughout. Ben's is in a quiet and clean neighborhood, and particularly quiet at night, as all the stores on that particular street close early. There is still plenty going on at all hours within walking distance. We felt really lucky to have discovered Ben's Guesthouse. If I ever return to Kyoto, that's where I'll stay, beyond a doubt."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The facility is very clean and modern. The rooms are large and comfortable. The amenities are excellent. The staff are helpful and polite. Breakfast is very average, however."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

8/10 Good

"As a budget hotel, this one is reasonably good, it is close to subway, bus stations and many restaurants. It lacks of laundry facilities, the nearest coin laundry is 5min walk away. The room is a bit smaller than the last hotel I stayed but in-room facilities are sufficient."

OKU Kamishichiken

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in an area of Kyoto that’s close to a few large, beautiful shrines. Really great room complemented by a wonderful, helpful staff. Would love to stay here again!"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was a masterclass in how to run a hotel. Clean rooms, a large powerful shower with superb water pressure and a very large and comfortable bed. The air con was easy to work. The bathroom had considerable amounts of shelving and there was plenty of hanging space. A fridge in the room is always great. So many hotels don’t do the basics well - this one certainly does and it was amazing. Great location near a 7-11 and train station too. A perfect base for exploring Kyoto and a fabulous breakfast too. Five stars 🌟"

Ryokan Tori

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. We experienced a lovely tea ceremony. The hostess was very familiar with the area. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic Kyoto experience"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay! It was local to the metro and the property was very nice! The staff was excellent!"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

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A traditional building with ornate roof details and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 76 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include Kefu Stay & Lounge and OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

What can I see and do near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum feature captivating exhibits. Nishiki Market, Kitano Tenmangū and Ryoan-ji Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is easy. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

2. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

3. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

4. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

5. Retreat Kamikashiwano

6. Rinn Shiki Juraku

7. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

8. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

9. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

10. Kefu Stay & Lounge

11. Guesthouse Goettingen

12. OKU Kamishichiken

13. Kokonoe Machiya

14. RESI STAY Nishijin

15. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

16. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

17. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

18. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

19. Yadoya Nishijinso

20. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Tori

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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