The Best Hotels Closest to Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

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.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jeremy

฿6,175

฿7,854 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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, sliding doors, and a wooden ceiling.

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

2. Retreat Kamikashiwano

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Zane

฿5,251

฿5,776 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

A small, narrow walk-in closet with a metal rack and a white wall.

3. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Ashley

฿2,432

฿2,675 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open door.

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

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

4. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Julian

฿7,173

฿7,890 total

29 Sept - 30 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 small, modern bathroom with a wooden chair, a white sink, and a mirror.

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

5. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jason

฿1,254

฿1,380 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

6. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Yuen Ling

฿2,171

฿2,388 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

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

7. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.4 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jose

฿3,725

฿4,098 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a round window with a view of autumn foliage.

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

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

8. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward, 1.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Erwan

฿1,389

฿1,528 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a sign above the door.

A narrow hallway with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a small kitchenette area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a green sofa, and a wooden bench.

9. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Kimberly

฿1,490

฿1,639 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

10. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Oleksandr

฿4,168

฿4,585 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden with a tree and rocks.

A traditional Japanese building with a garden featuring rocks, trees, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a wooden walkway, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

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

11. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 1.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Cathy

฿2,310

฿2,541 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for HOTEL LIVEMAX and a visible entrance door.

A hotel room with two beds, beige bedding, white pillows, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two red seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Three rows of identical machines with labels in a foreign language, likely indicating a specialized facility or equipment.

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

Nakagyo Ward, 3 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Jericho

฿1,766

฿1,943 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A narrow pathway with tiled flooring, a wooden wall on one side, and a small tree on the other.

A modern elevator interior with a digital display, a handrail, and a wall-mounted control panel.

A modern elevator with a digital control panel and a door labeled "VillaFront Kyoto."

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer and a TV, and a kitchenette.

13. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

星和

฿1,254

฿1,380 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami flooring, wooden beams, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese interior with a wooden staircase, tatami mat flooring, and sliding doors.

A stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese gate with inscriptions.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring, sliding doors, and a small garden area with potted plants.

14. Nijo-Ouan

Kamigyo Ward, 3.2 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Riley

฿2,657

฿2,923 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern interior with a large window, a wooden bench, and a small table.

A corridor with tatami mats, wooden sliding doors, and a sign indicating a natural hot spring bath for gentlemen.

A hotel room with a large window overlooking a traditional Japanese building.

A traditional Japanese meal setup with various dishes and a view of a garden through a window.

15. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

Ukyo Ward, 0.9 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

Wing Tat

฿10,614

฿11,739 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

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

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

16. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

"There were two Japanese well maintained gardens and stone paving hallway outside. They were beautiful and they made us feel very historical culture. The summer season in Kyoto is very uncomfortable to stay outside because of the hight temperature but, in this house, for some reason we could stay comfortably without air conditioner. It was a huge house but all the rooms were cleaned perfectly. Especially we were impressed with the bathroom. The high-tech toilets beautiful wooden bath tub made us...

Anonymous traveller

฿38,271

฿42,098 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building entrance with a wooden gate, a metal security camera, and a metal storage unit.

A traditional Japanese gate with wooden pillars and a tiled roof.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a small table with two stools, and a bed with a striped bedspread.

A room with a modern chair, a tall floor lamp, and a wooden door.

17. Base In Kyoto Hanazono

Ukyo Ward, 1.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

฿3,976

฿4,580 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

18. Tyoetsu

Nishijin, 2.7 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

฿5,151

฿5,837 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a traditional sliding door.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a small wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a dining area, and a small water feature.

19. Nishijin Fujita

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ryoan-ji Temple

฿29,526

฿32,478 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ryoan-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Retreat Kamikashiwano	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Kyogura Bettei Nijo	9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
OKU Kamishichiken	9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Kefu Stay & Lounge	9.2 Wonderful 160 reviews	View

Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"10/10."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had just enough space for 2 people, maybe not for people with bigger/larger amounts of luggage than 1/person. The hotel was located within walking distance of Nijo Castle and to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden where the Kyoto Imperial Palace is located. The Garden and the Imperial Palace grounds are free to enter, so it was a very pleasant experience regardless of the rain. If you are looking for a quieter, more laid-back area to stay in with food options, I would recommend staying at Agora Nijo."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and accommodating! Would definitely stay again!"

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were spotless and I liked the matcha tea set and whisk along with coffee every morning. The wet bathroom was fantastic and a real treat"

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."

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!"

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"

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."

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was excellent, great access to public transport and friendly English speaking staff. The bedroom was clean with a powerful water presure shower. highly recommend hotel in Kyoto."

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A traditional wooden structure overlooking a lush, green forest with a pond.

Ninna-ji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

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A field of purple irises with green grass and trees in the background.

Keishuin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Keishuin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Toji-in Temple

Toji-in 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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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shunkoin Temple

Shunkoin Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Myoshinji Temple

After visiting Myoshinji Temple, 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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Torin-in Temple

Torin-in 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 or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ryoan-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts） is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ryoan-ji Temple. Other good options within 5 miles include Ryokan Yamazaki and Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae.

How many hotels will I find near Ryoan-ji Temple?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Ryoan-ji Temple.

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

Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Museum of Kyoto feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Nishiki Market, Ninna-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Ryoan-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Ryoan-ji Temple is easy. You can access metro transport at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station, Hanazono Station and Uzumasa Station. If you're taking a train into town, Saiin Station, Yamanouchi Station and Nishioji-Sanjo Station are the closest stations to Ukyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Ryoan-ji Temple hotels

1. Tanoya

2. Retreat Kamikashiwano

3. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

4. OKU Kamishichiken

5. Kefu Stay & Lounge

6. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

7. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

8. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

9. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

10. Ryokan Nenrinbo

11. Ryokan Yamazaki

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

13. Villa Front Kyoto Seimei

14. Nijo-Ouan

15. Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

16. RESI STAY Shinshinen

17. Base In Kyoto Hanazono

18. Tyoetsu

19. Nishijin Fujita

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Top Ryoan-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

OKU Kamishichiken

Ryokan Tori

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Other attractions near Ryoan-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Keishuin Garden

Toji-in Temple

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Shunkoin Temple

Myoshinji Temple

Torin-in Temple

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