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

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

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-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 8.9 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Celine

S$130

19 Oct - 20 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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stained glass window depicting birds, and a red and yellow reception desk.

2. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

8.6 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Jen-Hao

S$78

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

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.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 8.1 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

TSUBASA

S$157

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A multi-level interior with a central open space and staircases.

A modern interior with a skylight, metal railings, and a concrete floor.

A compact, white washing machine with a black drum, placed next to a shelf with folded towels and a wicker basket.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows and a visible entrance.

4. So Kyoto Fushimi Inari

10.7 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Wendy

S$161

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden shelf with various items, a large window with a view of a garden, and a sliding door.

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a low wooden counter.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, rocks, and various plants.

5. Uji Tea Inn

9.4 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Daisuke

S$91

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

6. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 8.6 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Ming Fai

S$239

5 Oct - 6 Oct

The exterior of the Urban Hotel Minami-Kawazu with a clear entrance, signage, and a visible elevator.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, bar stools, and a counter with various food items.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a beach in the foreground.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a seating area with two black leather ottomans.

7. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

10 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Abdulhamid

S$89

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

8. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 8.4 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Derek

S$276

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern interior with a tatami mat area, a bar, and seating.

A spacious lobby with a mix of seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows providing natural light.

A person dining at an outdoor table with chairs, a tablecloth, and a decorative item.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large screen.

9. Ariston Hotel Kyoto Jujo

11.5 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Alison

S$77

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hallway with modern decor, including wall-mounted artwork and a large potted plant.

A modern building with a geometric facade, a covered entrance, and a gated area.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a tiled floor, and a potted plant in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

10. Family Inn Kei

11.5 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Eduardo

S$90

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a bulletin board.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

11. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 8.5 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

"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...

Paul

S$72

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a dining table and chairs, a bench, and a railing overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern hotel building with a sign for 'RANDOR Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites.'

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a wooden coffee table, and a carpeted floor.

A hallway with wooden shelving units on either side, containing books, decorative items, and a sign indicating the direction to the bathroom.

12. Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites

11.4 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Menghuang

S$82

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a traditional facade, a stone wall, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern classroom with wooden furniture, a large window, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern interior with a reception desk, a wooden bench with round cushions, and a small indoor garden.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

13. Hotel Ethnography Kiyomizu Gojo

11.5 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Sarita

S$105

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with a staircase leading to a lit entrance, surrounded by a bamboo fence and small plants.

A view through a window with a grid pattern, displaying a paved area with a pathway leading to a gate, surrounded by greenery.

A tatami mat room with a low table and benches, a ceiling light, and a window with a view.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a hanging lantern.

14. add chaganju - Hostel

8.6 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Molly

S$70

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, wooden paneling, marble steps, and a reception desk with a digital screen.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A modern spa area with wooden paneling, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

15. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Ogaya, 7.3 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Robert

S$58

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a large plant in a pot, and a bathtub.

16. Campton Kiyomizu

11.5 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Daniel

S$548

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.

A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a garden. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading up to a traditional pagoda.

17. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

11.4 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Thomas

S$638

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple balconies, and lush greenery in front.

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, high ceilings, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a massage chair, and a glass-top table.

A hotel room with a large bed, orange sofa, wooden flooring, and a television on the wall.

18. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 7.5 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Paul

S$65

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long counter, ambient lighting, and a large potted plant.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a large indoor plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a trash can.

A room with a large window overlooking a street at night, featuring several potted plants on the windowsill and a small indoor garden visible through the window.

19. The Reign Hotel Kyoto

11.3 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Julia

S$84

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of an outdoor patio with chairs and a table.

A modern interior with a tiled wall, a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, and a small tree with illuminated lights.

A person standing in front of a building with a sign that reads "FUSA" and another sign with "Stay Sakura Photo".

20. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Fuga

11.4 km from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

David Shalom

S$102

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku	9.0 Wonderful 302 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
So Kyoto Fushimi Inari	9.4 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Uji Tea Inn	8.8 Excellent 116 reviews	View

Top Iwamasan Shohoji 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!"

Rihga Gran Kyoto

8/10 Good

"A really spacious room and bathroom and a very helpful lady on reception who explained the facilities and amenities. The hotel was well-located near the train station and restaurants. The breakfast was not ideal for a westerner but probably great for a Japanese guest. I would stay here again."

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"I don’t know how may good things I can say about staying here. From an amazing welcome from the bellboy when I arrived to an extremely friendly staff at the desk. The room was above and beyond! So clean,well stocked. Giant bathroom and extremely spacious sleeping place with a window and garden view. Did I mention extremely spacious. I don’t know how I would’ve survived my trip without the concierge. The women that were working during my stay went above and beyond to make sure everything I did was perfect From scheduling the most amazing private tour, to helping to get medicine when I was ill.(amazing restaurant, recommendations, salon, and spa recommendations, Also the spa here, absolutely amazing! Always greeting with a smile and such gratitude I’ll be making Hyatt one of my regular stays from now on because of the staff and Care here in Kyoto:) Brandon Piazza"

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

Sakura Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Canadian here. Amazing experience at this hotel. Free coffee and tea after 10am. Free alcoholic/non—alcoholic beverage every day after 6pm. The public bath is gender separated and consists of a hot pool, cold pool, and dry saunas - all kept very cleanly and felt amazing, went twice per day (must follow Japanese customs of being nude but it was very nice). Amazing experience. Thank you very much!"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Urban Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel with friendly staff and all that I needed for a one night stay. Would stay here again if in the area."

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

Other attractions near Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and autumn-colored trees.

Ishiyamadera Temple

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

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

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A traditional Japanese gate with ornate architecture, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Ishiyama-dera

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Ishiyama-dera. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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A long wooden bridge over a river with a clear sky.

Nagarebashi

You can find out about the history of Otsu when you stop by Nagarebashi. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with a red bridge over a reflective pond, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Daigo-ji Temple

Daigo-ji 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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Anyo-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

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

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Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, 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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Hokaiji Temple

Hokaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Zeze Ware Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Zeze Ware Museum during your travels in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iwamasan Shohoji Temple?

Iwamasan Shohoji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 24 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Iwamasan Shohoji Temple?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta 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 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple. Another good option is Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae, located 4.6 mi (7.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Iwamasan Shohoji Temple?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Iwamasan Shohoji Temple.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Iwamasan Shohoji Temple.

What can I see and do near Iwamasan Shohoji Temple?

Study the collections at Otsu City Science Museum, Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan or Tale of Genji Museum. Ishiyamadera Temple, Hokaiji Temple and Uji Bridge are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time wandering around Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, Manpuku-ji and Tea and Uji Town Historical Park.

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Our top choices for Iwamasan Shohoji Temple hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. So Kyoto Fushimi Inari

5. Uji Tea Inn

6. Biwako Hotel

7. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

8. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

9. Ariston Hotel Kyoto Jujo

10. Family Inn Kei

11. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

12. Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites

13. Hotel Ethnography Kiyomizu Gojo

14. add chaganju - Hostel

15. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

16. Campton Kiyomizu

17. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

18. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

19. The Reign Hotel Kyoto

20. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Fuga

Compare popular hotels close to Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Top Iwamasan Shohoji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Rihga Gran Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Sakura Terrace

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Urban Hotel Kyoto

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Iwamasan Shohoji Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyama-dera

Nagarebashi

Daigo-ji Temple

Anyo-ji Temple

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Hokaiji Temple

Zeze Ware Museum

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