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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (163)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(163)
"Clean roomy and great service. Centrally located location in Gion! "
"Clean roomy and great service. Centrally located location in Gion! "
Helena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (147)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(147)
"Very serene hotel with nice relaxing lobby away from the Gion busyness"
"Very serene hotel with nice relaxing lobby away from the Gion busyness"
Jordan
The price is S$236
S$236
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu2.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (196)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(196)
"Love the spacious rooms with laundry, walk in shower room, kitchenette and a view
Of Kyoto trees"
"Love the spacious rooms with laundry, walk in shower room, kitchenette and a view
Of Kyoto trees"Alice
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto4.0 star property
Gion, 0.6 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1553)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1553)
"Love our stay . "
"Love our stay . "Kristine
The price is S$127
S$127
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (66)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(66)
"Excellent ryokan in heart of old Kyoto "
"Excellent ryokan in heart of old Kyoto "Rustin
The price is S$326
S$326
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(64)
"Great room and great location. Would stay again. "
"Great room and great location. Would stay again. "Craig
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (131)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(131)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."Julie
The price is S$294
S$294
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (254)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(254)
"Great hotel."
"Great hotel."David
The price is S$216
S$216
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (77)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(77)
"Fantastic traditional Japanese hotel with very friendly staff. Fantastic traditional breakfast and options. Thank you! "
"Fantastic traditional Japanese hotel with very friendly staff. Fantastic traditional breakfast and options. Thank you! "Steven
The price is S$633
S$633
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(85)
"Beautiful accommodation with all the extras. In a great location, walking distance to the market & lots of places to eat. We would definitely stay here again. The only drawback was the dryer took along time to dry, but the hotel provided a clothes horse which was handy. "
"Beautiful accommodation with all the extras. In a great location, walking distance to the market & lots of places to eat. We would definitely stay here again. The only drawback was the dryer took along time to dry, but the hotel provided a clothes horse which was handy. "
Barbara
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Kenninji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(89)
"Hotel was clean, staffs were very nice. "
"Hotel was clean, staffs were very nice. "Xian
The price is S$629
S$629
21 Jan - 22 Jan, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(102)
"Excellent location - walking distance to restaurants and many temples and parks - room was well organized "
"Excellent location - walking distance to restaurants and many temples and parks - room was well organized "Peter
The price is S$3,227
S$3,227
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka
Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka2.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Kenninji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(86)
"Everything was great but we had internet issues. All the staff were excellent in customer service most especially Scion from Myanmar. "
"Everything was great but we had internet issues. All the staff were excellent in customer service most especially Scion from Myanmar. "Helen
The price is S$149
S$149
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion4.5 star property
Komatsucho, 0.2 km from Kenninji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Lovely hotel in wonderful GION across the street from an ancient Zen temple. Comfortable rooms in a great location."
"Lovely hotel in wonderful GION across the street from an ancient Zen temple. Comfortable rooms in a great location."Laurel
The price is S$222
S$222
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto4.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Kenninji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (592)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(592)
"The hotel has a stylish lobby and comfortable rooms. The bathtub and toilet are excellent, perfect for relaxing after a long day. The location is also very convenient."
"The hotel has a stylish lobby and comfortable rooms. The bathtub and toilet are excellent, perfect for relaxing after a long day. The location is also very convenient."Jieqiong
The price is S$259
S$259
14 Jan - 15 Jan, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (228)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(228)
"Amenities and staff were great. "
"Amenities and staff were great. "Heather
The price is S$141
S$141
29 Dec - 30 Dec
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(145)
"Room was spotless, bathroom was super clean and great service. Would recommend to anyone. "
"Room was spotless, bathroom was super clean and great service. Would recommend to anyone. "Justin
The price is S$390
S$390
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts
OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts3.0 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Kenninji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (104)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(104)
"The room was amazing with great amenities and the staff were brilliant "
"The room was amazing with great amenities and the staff were brilliant "
Adam
The price is S$228
S$228
15 Jan - 16 Jan, 2026
Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku
Kyoto Riverview House Kyou-raku3.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 0.6 km from Kenninji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(83)
"Enjoyed the stay. The cleanliness and utensils were perfect for my stay."
"Enjoyed the stay. The cleanliness and utensils were perfect for my stay."Jungho
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(186)
"The hotel was excellent and I enjoyed my stay there. It was in a convenient and central location while I was in Kyoto for a few days for the first time. The staff were very kind. The hotel room was a comfortable size for my partner and I, and the hotel was able to smoothly assist us with transporting our luggage to the next hotel for our next destination. I would highly recommend staying here!"
"The hotel was excellent and I enjoyed my stay there. It was in a convenient and central location while I was in Kyoto for a few days for the first time. The staff were very kind. The hotel room was a comfortable size for my partner and I, and the hotel was able to smoothly assist us with transporting our luggage to the next hotel for our next destination. I would highly recommend staying here!"Ellen
The price is S$108
S$108
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
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Top Kenninji Temple Hotel Reviews
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi
10/10 Excellent
"Our room included a washer/dryer unit with detergent provided. The unit was quiet and worked well. "
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
10/10 Excellent
"Great clean and spacious room. We really enjoyed our stay at mitsui garden hotel."
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Located conveniently to the Gion district of Kyoto, a relatively short walk to Kiyomizu-dera, and also Pontocho and the modern heart of Kyoto. Big, comfortable beds, and modern meets old world style. In-site onsen and bar, what more could you want?"
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
10/10 Excellent
"Room was spotless, staff were very friendly and helpful, and the amenities were perfect"
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
10/10 Excellent
"The location is perfect."
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was amazing"
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
10/10 Excellent
"Nice room, stylish hotel, great location from which to explore Kyoto"
Cross Hotel Kyoto
10/10 Excellent
"Nice property and very convenient location. The room was showing a tiny bit of wear for a premium property, but everything was manageable. Great breakfast selection."
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
10/10 Excellent
"Fire"
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Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Kenninji Temple?
Kenninji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1122 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Kenninji Temple?
Adjacent to Kenninji Temple, Kyoto Granbell Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Kenninji Temple?
Expedia has 1122 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kenninji Temple.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kenninji Temple, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Kenninji Temple.
What can I see and do near Kenninji Temple?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kyoto National Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre, Yasaka Shrine and Hanamikoji Street are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Gion Corner, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Kamishichiken Kabukai.
How can I get to Kenninji Temple?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Gion-shijo Station. There might not be many public transport stops near Kenninji Temple so consider a car rental to maximise your time.