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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jerzy

5.658.760 ₫

7.043.596 ₫ total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and a black car parked in front.

A modern interior with a large window, a bonsai tree, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern room with a large window, a built-in sofa, and wooden shelves.

2. 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

16.118.744 ₫

22.126.580 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

5.156.658 ₫

5.672.324 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.

4. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alex

2.345.438 ₫

2.579.982 ₫ total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

A modern indoor pool with a wooden wall and a large window.

5. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Xiaolu

2.834.540 ₫

3.117.928 ₫ total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Anit

4.652.158 ₫

6.192.024 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant, and a lantern.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

7. Kokonoe Machiya

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yan

3.661.215 ₫

4.027.337 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY" and a sign for "Nishijin."

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a wooden door labeled "RESI STAY Nishijin," and a grill area in the background.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a towel rack, and a shower area with vertical blinds.

8. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kylan

2.584.003 ₫

4.283.917 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A wooden staircase with floral wallpaper on both sides, leading to a landing with a light fixture above.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

A small, narrow walk-in closet with a metal rack and a white wall.

9. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ashley

2.412.451 ₫

2.653.696 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese building with a sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

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.

10. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Julian

6.410.462 ₫

7.051.508 ₫ total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a dark wooden gate and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television on a wooden stand.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a stone wall with greenery, and a small pond.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a metal door on the left, and a window at the end.

11. Demizu Machiya

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

5.066.147 ₫

6.130.038 ₫ total

28 Oct - 29 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 room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

12. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jose

2.874.837 ₫

3.162.321 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof and wooden structures.

A building with a wooden bench, a sign, and a metal gate.

13. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

Nakagyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Yat

3.511.307 ₫

3.862.438 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with stools, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel entrance with a vertical striped facade, a covered entrance area, and a visible parking garage.

A room with a door featuring a silhouette of a samurai holding a sword, an emergency exit sign, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

14. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brian

3.330.538 ₫

3.794.660 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A front view of a washing machine with a control panel displaying various settings and options.

A room with a large window overlooking a garden, a wooden bench, and a marble floor.

15. Mitsuda Kamigyo

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

John

13.171.981 ₫

14.734.892 ₫ total

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a microwave, and a television.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a digital clock, and a bulletin board.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a street in front, and a no parking sign.

16. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Renae

1.607.496 ₫

1.768.246 ₫ total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink with a marble countertop.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with a view.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

17. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Johan

4.036.566 ₫

4.440.190 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A room with a view of a landscaped garden, featuring a pond, rocks, and trees. There are three tables and chairs arranged for seating.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

18. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Oleksandr

3.216.601 ₫

3.538.261 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed picture on the wall, and a sign above the door.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A building facade with a black gate, a red awning with a white flower, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a floral wallpaper.

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kimberly

2.334.896 ₫

2.699.450 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a wooden floor, and a view of a garden with a tree and rocks.

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

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a wooden walkway, and a thatched-roof pavilion.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a bridge, and various plants.

20. Ryokan Yamazaki

Ukyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Cesar

2.938.722 ₫

3.232.594 ₫ total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,010 reviews	View
Guesthouse Goettingen	9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo	9.2 Wonderful 357 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in impecable conditions. The staff is excellent and professional. The Japanese breakfast is a beautiful experience for westerner, particularly if you want a quiet environment away from group tourists. The location is also a must as it is in a quiet neighborhood, close to subway. Highly recommendable."

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"This place was huge by Japanese standards. It’s basically a full apartment. Convenient location with a grocery store and several conveniences stores near by. Bus stop right outside the apartment made getting around Kyoto easy. Having a washing machine in the room was a game changer. We’d definitely stay here again. Worth noting that check in is at a different location and the property itself is self service but they supply anything you’d need to have a comfortable stay. They even shuttle you to the property after check in which saved a few bucks on a taxi."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Very good stay"

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Busy hotel with many international guests. Really nice clean and modern public bath, but no cold water bath or dry sauna, only a very spacious and peaceful rectangular public bath with nice outdoor window. Breakfast was great. No lattes at breakfast but very good coffee and juices. Hot dishes were very good as were pastries. About 8 min walk to Nijo station so convenient in many ways to the main subway lines in Kyoto. Would be happy to visit again."

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"This was a good size room for 4 adults. It was convenient, clean and quiet."

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Good"

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice Ryokan! Slightly removed from the core but there are 2 buses that regularly go into town so its not a huge issue. We stayed in the private room on the lower floor with the private zen garden, highly recommend if its available as it was amazing for late night drinks, and the sounds of night and the river that runs beside the ryokan. A must stay for a traditional experience! One Laundry + dryer on site for a small charge (plus you need to buy a detergent packet from the front desk, 200yen). The Japanese style breakfast was delicious, make sure you let the staff know the day before if youd like to have it, its 1500yen per person and well worth it! Will definitely be staying here again next time."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Thre room is clean, the staff on the front desk are so accommodating, also the housekeeper"

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

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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.

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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. Tanoya

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4. Guesthouse Goettingen

5. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

6. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

7. Kokonoe Machiya

8. RESI STAY Nishijin

9. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

10. OKU Kamishichiken

11. Demizu Machiya

12. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

13. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

14. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

15. Mitsuda Kamigyo

16. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

17. Yadoya Nishijinso

18. Ryokan Nenrinbo

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

20. Ryokan Yamazaki

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

RESI STAY Nishijin

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Yamazaki

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts）

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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