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

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

1. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Dwayne

S$185

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Heian Shrine

Brandi

S$410

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

3. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Philip

S$918

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

4. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Kurt

S$601

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a green facade, vertical blinds on the windows, and a banner with Japanese characters.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a telephone, a kettle, and two mugs, a small ottoman, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden table, two spray bottles, and a white curtain with a pink design.

5. KYOTO INN MIO

1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Edwin

S$64

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Owen

S$287

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

7. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Susan

S$750

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Mariana

S$119

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A hotel corridor with a wooden floor, a black mat at the entrance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

9. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Gary

S$279

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

10. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Heian Shrine

vanessa

S$108

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.

A hallway with a patterned wall, a stone accent wall, and a tiled floor.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.

11. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

charlene

S$192

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Kurtis

S$168

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Agnesa

S$110

29 Sept - 30 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 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.

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

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Heian Shrine

Roselyn

S$477

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Heian Shrine

INGRID

S$90

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar area with patrons seated at tables, a bar counter with bottles, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A narrow waterway flanked by traditional wooden buildings with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

16. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Heian Shrine

edward

S$438

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

17. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

John

S$419

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

18. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Zara

S$249

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

A bar area with a chandelier, purple seating, and a variety of liquor bottles.

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 1.1 km from Heian Shrine

Liam

S$403

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a sloped ceiling, and a window with vertical blinds.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television on the left.

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

20. Machiya Ando

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Jacquelin

S$304

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Heian Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
KYOTO INN MIO	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms so comfortable and clean. I do not want to go out the room anymore but I have to explore Kyoto ☺️ 😆 ❤️. I love it here."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the cross hotel. The room was comfortable and clean. The location of the hotel was excellent for first time travelers to Kyoto. We were able to walk to most places we needed to go. The staff was helpful in guiding us to places we wanted to see and how to get there. Their breakfast buffet was delicious. I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect Location to stay in Kyoto."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is perfectly located in the Akasaka district, less than a 10-minute walk from the nearest subway station, making it easy to access the main areas and tourist attractions across Tokyo. The staff were incredibly lovely and welcoming throughout our entire stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, although they are the typical smaller size you would expect in Tokyo. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this hotel."

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

10/10 Excellent

"We loved being able to experience a traditional Japanese stay during our vacation. The tatami room was so peaceful and the garden/pond view was beautiful. I loved being able to use the public bath, something that was on my bucket list! The staff were kind and the facilities clean and quaint."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful and very well located. lots of restaurants and shops around. I will definitely be back if we come back to Kyoto again. Super recommended!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Park

Okazaki Park 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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Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

Get tickets for a show at Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall, a popular theatre in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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ROHM Theatre Ky

You can enjoy a show at ROHM Theatre Ky during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the mountain views and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kampo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kampo Cultural Center during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Zohiko Urushi Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Hosomi Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hosomi Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Heian Shrine?

Heian Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 285 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Heian Shrine?

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Heian Shrine. Other good options within a short distance include The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo and Hotel Okura Kyoto.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Heian Shrine?

Expedia has 285 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Heian Shrine.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Heian Shrine.

What can I see and do near Heian Shrine?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Museum of Kyoto. Nishiki Market, Nanzen-ji Temple and Eikan-do Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Minamiza Theater and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Heian Shrine?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around Heian Shrine is easy. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station or Ichijoji Station.

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Our top choices for Heian Shrine hotels

1. Rinn Niomon

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

3. Hotel Chourakukan

4. Shikikaboku

5. KYOTO INN MIO

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

7. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

8. Giappo Franca Kyoto

9. Cross Hotel Kyoto

10. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

11. Hotel Gion Misen

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

16. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

17. Hilton Kyoto

18. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

20. Machiya Ando

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Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

Okazaki Park

Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

ROHM Theatre Ky

Kampo Cultural Center

Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

Hosomi Art Museum

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