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A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.

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 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.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.8 km from Saionji Temple

Simon

฿5,854

฿6,440 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

2. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Annie Jie Yu

฿5,210

฿5,731 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 1 km from Saionji Temple

Marc

฿27,511

฿30,262 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

4. Tanoya

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Saionji Temple

Jeremy

฿6,175

฿7,854 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a desk area.

5. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.3 km from Saionji Temple

Jeannette

฿2,671

฿4,701 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

A modern room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a view through a large window.

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

6. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Saionji Temple

Patrick

฿9,187

฿10,105 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.

A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

7. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Stephen or Michele

฿42,455

฿53,770 total

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with two cups and a book, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

8. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

James

฿4,458

฿5,394 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a small table with a lamp.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

9. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Anna

฿31,834

฿35,017 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 hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small table with toiletries.

10. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Alex

฿1,459

฿1,605 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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.

11. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

Zane

฿5,251

฿5,776 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

12. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Saionji Temple

Manish

฿6,930

฿7,623 total

6 Oct - 7 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 traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

13. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2 km from Saionji Temple

Anisha

฿8,550

฿9,405 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a unique geometric design.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

14. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Saionji Temple

฿2,153

฿2,368 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Akeem

฿40,333

฿51,021 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

16. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 2.6 km from Saionji Temple

Michael

฿31,578

฿38,210 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with large glass doors, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with a chair.

A hallway with a wooden wall and a sign for the Kyoto Kamiza Hotel.

A modern building with a prominent entrance and a lit facade at dusk.

17. Kyoto Kamanza Hotel

Downtown Kyoto, 2.8 km from Saionji Temple

Janetth

฿3,679

฿4,047 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

A corridor with wooden slats, a view of greenery, and a seating area with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A building with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NINJO CASTLE'.

18. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 2.4 km from Saionji Temple

CARLOS

฿3,259

฿3,585 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hallway with a wooden wall, a tiled floor, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a glass door entrance, and a tiled floor.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a visible sign reading "NOKU", and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a central dining area with tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

19. Noku Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Emma

฿4,510

฿4,961 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating on both sides, and decorative wall art.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

20. The Screen

Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Saionji Temple

Ajay

฿5,241

฿6,341 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Saionji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
PLAY!! RESI STAY	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View

Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Attention to detail. Their facilities were top notch and very clean. 9-11 Ramen + Ice Cream was very good!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Excellent breakfast buffet."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel close to all transportation to attractions . Great breakfast, too."

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, great food, great vibes — very unique and fun place to stay!"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff. Walkable. I wish they can provide 2 pillows instead of one only for health reasons."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love this hotel. The room is clean, staff are friendly and helpful, and the meals are great."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Mitsui Garden Sanjo Premier is an excellent hotel. The amenities are great and their on site cheese factory raises the bar on the level of excellence for their food. Everything is as you would expect a hotel stay in Japan to be."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Our family stayed at Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto and it was lovely! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were helpful and accommodating, overall I would highly recommend anyone coming to Kyoto to stay here! :) I also had a little incident with the hair dryer and I told the staff when I was checking out. I told them to charge it to the room but they were not concerned about that, they asked me if I had burned myself. They were so thoughtful to this clumsy tourist!"

Hyatt Place Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel is brand new. Stayed with family and the location was excellent!"

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

A river with a small waterfall, surrounded by greenery and distant mountains.

Kamogawa Park

After visiting Kamogawa Park, 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 traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

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A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.

Doshisha University

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the campus of Doshisha University as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kami-goryo Shrine

Kami-goryo Shrine 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 or experience its fascinating museums.

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Jotenkaku Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Jotenkaku Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Junenji Temple

Junenji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Zuishunin

Enjoy an outing to Zuishunin during your stay in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Kawai Shrine

After visiting Kawai 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 Saionji Temple?

Saionji 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 73 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Saionji Temple?

Kyoto Brighton Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and a bar. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Saionji Temple. Other good options close by include Kyoto Garden Palace and Yadoya Nishijinso.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Saionji Temple?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Saionji Temple.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Saionji Temple.

What can I see and do near Saionji Temple?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. While you're exploring, swing by Nishiki Market, Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Saionji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Saionji Temple is simple. You can access metro transport at Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station and Nijojo-mae Station. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Nijo Station.

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Our top choices for Saionji Temple hotels

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

4. Tanoya

5. PLAY!! RESI STAY

6. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

7. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

8. Hyatt Place Kyoto

9. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

10. Guesthouse Goettingen

11. Retreat Kamikashiwano

12. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

13. Rinn Shiki Juraku

14. Hostel Sui Kyoto

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

16. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

17. Kyoto Kamanza Hotel

18. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

19. Noku Kyoto

20. The Screen

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Top Saionji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Hyatt Place Kyoto

Other attractions near Saionji Temple

Kamogawa Park

Shokoku-ji Temple

Doshisha University

Kami-goryo Shrine

Jotenkaku Museum

Junenji Temple

Zuishunin

Kawai Shrine

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