The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Hiei in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2.5 km from Mount Hiei

Peter

฿9,012

฿9,913 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

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

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.

2. Yumotokan

Noka, 5.8 km from Mount Hiei

Chong

฿7,171

฿7,952 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

3. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 6.5 km from Mount Hiei

Celine

฿3,060

฿3,366 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large, circular building with a flat roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and trees illuminated at night.

A table set with various dishes, a glass of wine, and a teapot, with a view of greenery and water in the background.

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

4. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

4.9 km from Mount Hiei

Sherif

฿3,129

฿3,958 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

5. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

7.8 km from Mount Hiei

Scott

฿4,367

฿5,428 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

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

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

6. Rinn Niomon

7.9 km from Mount Hiei

Dwayne

฿4,015

฿4,416 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

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

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8.1 km from Mount Hiei

Mariana

฿3,023

฿3,325 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.9 km from Mount Hiei

Roselyn

฿9,778

฿12,369 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a nightstand, and a view of a lush indoor garden through a glass door.

A modern indoor space with a glass partition, a wooden bench, and a small garden area with plants.

9. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8.5 km from Mount Hiei

Deena

฿6,540

฿7,194 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

10. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

7 km from Mount Hiei

Simon

฿5,801

฿6,381 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

11. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

8.2 km from Mount Hiei

vanessa

฿2,560

฿2,816 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the sea, a covered seating area, and a stone deck.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

A dining table set with various dishes and teapots, overlooking a body of water through large windows.

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

12. Biwako Grand Hotel

Ogoto, 6.2 km from Mount Hiei

Christa

฿5,301

฿5,894 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern building with large windows, a reflective pool, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the sea.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains. Inside, there is a round table with two chairs and a sofa with cushions.

13. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto, 5.9 km from Mount Hiei

฿7,510

฿8,324 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large window.

A modern building with a curved glass entrance, a vehicle parked outside, and a tree with pink blossoms.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a bamboo fence, a stone water feature, and a sliding door with a hanging scroll.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

14. Kyoto Garden Palace

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

Sebastian

฿1,393

฿1,686 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by dense forest and snow.

A cozy room with wooden bookshelves filled with books, a wooden floor, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A library with bookshelves, tables, chairs, and a kitchen area with hanging pots.

A storefront with a wooden facade, a bicycle rack, and a signboard.

15. Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

6.6 km from Mount Hiei

Ethan

฿2,069

฿2,503 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

A traditional building with a large entrance and a covered porch area.

A wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

16. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ogoto, 6 km from Mount Hiei

Abeera

฿6,816

฿7,560 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign for the hotel.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, arranged on a long counter with multiple serving stations.

A man in a dark suit standing at a desk in a modern office setting with a chair and a whiteboard in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

17. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

Jen-Hao

฿1,838

฿2,022 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.

A grand staircase leading to a lobby with a central floral arrangement, flanked by columns and wooden railings.

A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the city.

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

Artem

฿4,324

฿5,232 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

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

19. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

Manish

฿5,150

฿5,665 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

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 outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

20. Kamo Residences by Reflections

7.1 km from Mount Hiei

Marc

฿27,383

฿30,121 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Mount Hiei

Property	Property class	Guest rating
moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 809 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 943 reviews	View
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 518 reviews	View

Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful hotel. Lovely staff, nice entrance, room was stunning and the bed was huge! Was like a retreat at the end of the day. The breakfast options were great and a nice area to eat in. The hot foot bath in the courtyard was a winner for our tired feet at the end of the day. Would definitely stay here again."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"The amenities are endless. The staff are amazing. We didn't want to leave."

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good 👍"

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place, very quiet, tucked away from busy Kyoto. The onsen in our garden is fantastic. The stuff is very nice and professional."

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A traditional wooden structure with hanging lanterns and a backdrop of lush green trees.

Enryaku-ji East Temple

After visiting Enryaku-ji East Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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A multi-paneled view of a serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn foliage.

Ruriko-in Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Ruriko-in 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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A procession with a golden carriage, participants in white attire, and a crowd in an outdoor setting.

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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A serene Japanese garden with a small stream, moss-covered rocks, and traditional stone lanterns.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Garden Museum Hiei

Explore the great outdoors at Garden Museum Hiei, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Kakekannonji Temple

Kakekannonji 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 and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Mikage Shrine

After visiting Mikage Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount Hiei?

Mount Hiei is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 208 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mount Hiei?

Moksa Rebirth Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Hiei. Other good options within 5 miles include The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Yumotokan.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mount Hiei?

Expedia has 208 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mount Hiei.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mount Hiei.

What can I see and do near Mount Hiei?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Otsu City Museum of History. Enryakuji Temple, Shugakuin Imperial Villa and Ginkaku-ji Temple are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mount Hiei. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Biwako Hall and Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for Mount Hiei hotels

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2. Yumotokan

3. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

4. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

5. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

6. Rinn Niomon

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

9. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

11. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

12. Biwako Grand Hotel

13. Biwako Ryokusuitei

14. Kyoto Garden Palace

15. Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

16. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

17. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto

19. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

20. Kamo Residences by Reflections

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Yumotokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

Enryakuji Temple

Enryaku-ji East Temple

Ruriko-in Temple

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Garden Museum Hiei

Kakekannonji Temple

Mikage Shrine

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