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A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

1. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

S$1,092

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

2. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julian

S$264

26 Oct - 27 Oct

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jose

S$141

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

S$61

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".

A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

A hotel entrance with a modern interior, a prominent chandelier, and a sign for the Hotel Monterrey Kyoto.

5. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alina

S$182

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A person seated at a wooden table with a laptop, a white cup, and a chair in a modern room with large windows and a brick wall.

A modern hallway with a long wooden bench, stone walls, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

6. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Michael Kyaw-Kyaw

S$194

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

7. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Carlos

S$493

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

8. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jonathan

S$298

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass wall.

A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Angela

S$529

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.

A narrow pathway flanked by plants and stone slabs, leading to a building entrance.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, pastries, and cereals.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a concrete planter, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

10. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jill

S$205

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern interior with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of an outdoor garden.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

11. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kassiangbe

S$192

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.

A grand staircase leading to a lobby with a central floral arrangement, flanked by columns and wooden railings.

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 4.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Artem

S$304

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

A building with a large illuminated sign in Japanese characters, a covered entrance, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with a wooden sign indicating separate areas for men and women, a small water feature, and a sliding door.

A building entrance with a sign indicating a Japanese-style hotel, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

13. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Shimogyo Ward, 6.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kathy

S$199

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a sofa.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A narrow, dimly lit corridor with a stone pathway, wooden panel walls, and a metal door on the right.

14. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 3.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Shikha

S$192

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with tatami mats, a low ceiling, and a view of a tree-lined path leading to a water body.

A modern kitchen with a central island, seating area with a bench, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a sliding door with Japanese characters, a sign reading 'HANARE TOKYU STAY', and a modern, illuminated facade.

15. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 4.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Angela

S$273

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

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.

16. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 3.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Cristian

S$264

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden hot tub with water, set against a backdrop of a wooden cabinet and a tiled floor.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern interior with a minimalist design, featuring a wooden cabinet with a vase containing a branch, a window with blinds, and a small statue on a shelf.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a sofa, and a large window with a bonsai tree.

17. nol kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 4.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hoi Ching

S$524

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional Japanese garden with a rock arrangement, a stone lantern, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with a seating area, a stone pathway, and a view of the outside.

A modern interior with a seating area, a wooden floor, and a view through large windows.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa set, and a wooden table.

18. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alexandra

S$272

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

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

Downtown Kyoto, 3.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

S$2,249

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bar area with wicker chairs, a long counter, and shelves with bottles.

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a unique cylindrical light fixture.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a blue sofa, and a view of the city.

20. Park Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

jose

S$178

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Great location - rooms were fine - towels very sparse and not very nice - enjoyed the hot springs"

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the location of the hotel and how it was conveniently located by a couple of popular bus routes. The shuttle to the hotel was convenient. The check in and check out process was easy."

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"We waent to take a break in the middle of a 20 day plus stay in japan. Was a awesome private garden and space was awesome for decompression time. Restaurant was good."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My second stay at Kyoto Brighton. Love the atrium hall and the comfortable cafeteria which I use very often for lunch and teatime. The manner of each staff is perfect! The room is very clean and comfortable, The Japanese style breakfast has various tasty plates. Some plates were a little bit salty, but the kombu tea eye-opner was equisite! The buffet style dinner was enjoyable. It will be perfect if there were more variety of wine, both in bottles and glasses. Looking forward to seeing the renewal opening in two years!"

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

8/10 Good

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The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. Access to transportation lines for sightseeing."

Kyoto Garden Palace

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at the Kyoto Garden Inn. It was a little bit out of the way for seeing all the different attractions in Kyoto. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. We would recommend this hotel to all our friends."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

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

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!"

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Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

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Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

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Frequently asked questions

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

Kinkaku-ji 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 76 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include Kefu Stay & Lounge and OKU Kamishichiken.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and Samurai and Ninja Museum feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is easy. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

2. OKU Kamishichiken

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

5. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

6. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

7. Ace Hotel Kyoto

8. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

11. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto

13. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

14. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

15. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

16. Hyatt Place Kyoto

17. nol kyoto sanjo

18. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

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

20. Park Hotel Kyoto

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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

RESI STAY Nishijin

Ryokan Yamazaki

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Garden Palace

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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