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

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

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

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 2.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Celine

3.372.058 ₫

3.709.264 ₫ total

28 Oct - 29 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 floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

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

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 2.1 km from Gesshinji Temple

Derek

5.059.433 ₫

5.565.376 ₫ total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

3. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 2.6 km from Gesshinji Temple

Ming Fai

5.029.871 ₫

6.135.287 ₫ total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stained glass window depicting birds, and a red and yellow reception desk.

4. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Jen-Hao

2.446.314 ₫

2.690.880 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

5. Ayanishiki Gion

6.6 km from Gesshinji Temple

Oscar

3.699.104 ₫

4.069.014 ₫ total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

A room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and hanging paper lanterns.

6. Caesar Gion Kyoto

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Michael

3.920.233 ₫

5.131.299 ₫ total

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6.6 km from Gesshinji Temple

Anne

10.041.602 ₫

11.045.762 ₫ total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

8. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Colette

4.247.595 ₫

4.672.354 ₫ total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

9. Hotel Chourakukan

6.4 km from Gesshinji Temple

Philip

25.196.677 ₫

27.716.377 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a modern ceiling design.

10. Gion Elite Terrace

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Whitney

5.057.584 ₫

5.563.342 ₫ total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

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

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

11. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Azher

2.733.962 ₫

3.007.358 ₫ total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Christian Michael

10.825.985 ₫

11.908.583 ₫ total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned seating area.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area with plants and rocks.

A narrow pathway with a stone and pebble border, bamboo railings, and a wooden fence.

13. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

samantha

8.637.133 ₫

9.500.846 ₫ total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.2 km from Gesshinji Temple

Roselyn

9.157.730 ₫

11.584.529 ₫ total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

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

15. SOWAKA

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

Sophie

27.737.181 ₫

30.510.948 ₫ total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

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

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

6.8 km from Gesshinji Temple

Zara

4.675.820 ₫

5.143.402 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

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.

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

6.5 km from Gesshinji Temple

Kurtis

6.716.143 ₫

7.387.757 ₫ total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

18. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.3 km from Gesshinji Temple

Amanda

3.923.665 ₫

4.316.031 ₫ total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

6.4 km from Gesshinji Temple

Iryna

30.282.212 ₫

33.310.433 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden deck with a stone fountain, surrounded by rocks and moss.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door leading to a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a sliding door with a decorative screen.

A staircase with a traditional design, leading to a room with a sliding door and a microwave on a counter.

20. Eigetsu

6.7 km from Gesshinji Temple

Marta

3.683.690 ₫

4.052.059 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gesshinji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View
Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku	9.0 Wonderful 308 reviews	View
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Gesshinji Temple Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything made our visit enjoyable. We would happily stay here again!"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The nicest hotel we stayed at in Japan. Breakfast was AMAZING. Definitely get a room plan with Breakfast. You get choice of a western egg dish, plus a very high quality buffet. We had dinner twice at the restaurant and both meals were great. We also had a rooftop cocktail. The staff was very helpful with our luggage forwarding, as well. Laundry facilities were very nice. Beds were super comfortable. Fabulous location. Walking distance to Yasaka and Kiyomizu. We rented e-bikes from the hotel and had a great day and covered a ton of ground."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Has a shuttle bus from Kyoto station. Hotel Higayama"

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great English speaking staff with beautiful rooms. We booked last minute for one night and got a free upgrade. The view of the lake and city is gorgeous. I would recommend staying here for comfort."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Kyoto. They offer amazing toiletries/guest amenities!!!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Good property. Excellent breakfast. Good shopping and easy access to public transport."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8/10 Good

"Very convenient location, close to the main attractions."

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property! Loved it so much that I stayed two extra nights. Such a serene respite from frantic movement of tourists just outside the walls of the hotel. I can’t say enough about Hotel Seiryu. I will definitely return soon."

Other attractions near Gesshinji Temple

A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.

Lake Biwa Canal

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Lake Biwa Canal, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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A traditional Japanese temple entrance with a wooden gate, stone steps, and banners.

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a visit to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Sekino Semimaru Shrine

After visiting Sekino Semimaru Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gesshinji Temple?

Gesshinji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 1108 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gesshinji Temple?

Expedia has 1108 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Gesshinji Temple.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Gesshinji Temple.

What can I see and do near Gesshinji Temple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sannenzaka Museum, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Eikan-do Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple and Ginkaku-ji Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner and Minamiza Theater.

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Our top choices for Gesshinji Temple hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3. Biwako Hotel

4. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

5. Ayanishiki Gion

6. Caesar Gion Kyoto

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

9. Hotel Chourakukan

10. Gion Elite Terrace

11. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

13. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. SOWAKA

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

18. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

20. Eigetsu

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Top Gesshinji Temple Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Other attractions near Gesshinji Temple

Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Sekino Semimaru Shrine

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

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