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 serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

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

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

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2.5 km from Mount Hiei

Peter

฿10,199

฿11,219 total

9 Oct - 10 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 traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.

A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.

2. Yumotokan

Noka, 5.8 km from Mount Hiei

Chong

฿7,554

฿8,373 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 8.4 km from Mount Hiei

TSUBASA

฿2,856

฿3,550 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern building with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating area, and illuminated interior.

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.

4. Biwako Grand Hotel

Ogoto, 6.2 km from Mount Hiei

Christa

฿5,369

฿5,970 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Kyoto Garden Palace

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

MIKIKO

฿1,756

฿2,125 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

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

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

6. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8.1 km from Mount Hiei

Mariana

฿4,391

฿4,830 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 traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with trees and a stone bridge.

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

A bonsai tree display with a traditional stone lantern and a wooden platform.

7. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

4.9 km from Mount Hiei

Sherif

฿3,712

฿4,696 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

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

8. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

7 km from Mount Hiei

Simon

฿5,541

฿6,095 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 bedroom with a large bed, a TV, 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.

9. Kamo Residences by Reflections

7.1 km from Mount Hiei

Marc

฿28,780

฿31,658 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a large wooden structure, multiple windows, and a garden with rocks and greenery.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, rocks, and lush greenery.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden railings, and a view of mountains.

Two wooden chairs and a small table in front of a window with a view of a lush garden.

10. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

6 km from Mount Hiei

Devna

฿15,155

฿16,734 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

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

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8.4 km from Mount Hiei

Manish

฿5,961

฿6,558 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern building entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, glass doors, and a bicycle rack.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a brick wall, and industrial ceiling features.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a red leather couch, a long table, and a bar area with stools.

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

12. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

8.2 km from Mount Hiei

Antonino

฿1,424

฿1,566 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A bathroom with a stone floor, wooden stools, a bathtub with a stone wall, and a large mirror.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door leading to a garden, a television, and a cabinet.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern entrance, large windows, and potted plants outside.

13. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

7.4 km from Mount Hiei

Constance

฿4,958

฿5,999 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.9 km from Mount Hiei

Roselyn

฿9,214

฿11,655 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

15. Heihachi Tea House Inn

4.2 km from Mount Hiei

"This is the perfect place for an authentic Japanese experience. The staff are wonderful and the meals are superb. Tranquil surroundings with a 5 star multi-course meals each day for breakfast and dinner. The sauna and hot baths were great for winding down after a day of touring. Touring was easy because bus lines and train lines are nearby. We were sorry to leave the Tea House and really hope to return some day. "

Raheem

฿19,174

฿21,092 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by dense forest and snow.

A room with tatami flooring, a blue mattress, and a shoji screen.

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

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

16. Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

6.6 km from Mount Hiei

Ethan

฿1,951

฿2,360 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone facade, and a large window with a grid pattern.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a landscaped garden, and a koi pond.

17. Ryokan KANADE

7.1 km from Mount Hiei

Emma

฿5,822

฿6,404 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

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

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

7.8 km from Mount Hiei

Brittany

฿4,794

฿5,959 total

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A room with a tatami mat table, two chairs, a tea set, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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.

19. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8.5 km from Mount Hiei

Deena

฿8,094

฿8,904 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

The exterior of a building with a sign that reads "Minn Sanjo."

A modern interior with a dining area, sofa, and a decorative wall.

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area with table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

20. Minn Gion Sanjo

8.2 km from Mount Hiei

Ivan

฿3,068

฿3,375 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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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 810 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Biwako Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 101 reviews	View
Kyoto Garden Palace	8.6 Excellent 997 reviews	View

Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Our issue was very specific and might not affect most. There were limited gluten free options in the restaurants for lunch and dinner. Although you can convince a chef in other places to grill fish or steak easily, it was not an option here, at least in the common restaurant. Breakfast was better. They had gluten free bread and many options. Also, all restaurants (there are two other special ones) close rather early. But other than these (which might not be a big issue for most) a really good hotel. Fantastic staff."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

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

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. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Biwako Grand Hotel

5. Kyoto Garden Palace

6. Giappo Franca Kyoto

7. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

8. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

9. Kamo Residences by Reflections

10. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

12. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

13. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. Heihachi Tea House Inn

16. Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

17. Ryokan KANADE

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

19. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

20. Minn Gion Sanjo

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Yumotokan

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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