10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto from NZ$183

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

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

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

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

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Michael

NZ$275

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

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

A modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Chris

NZ$431

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a patterned wall.

A small indoor garden with a wooden backdrop, a light source, and a variety of plants and rocks.

3. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Susan

NZ$453

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

0.2 km from Kodai-ji Temple

samantha

NZ$578

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Enkeleda

NZ$1,965

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern hotel room with a loft-style bed, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen with a view.

6. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

Karasuma, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Teresa

NZ$1,226

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

7. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

NZ$891

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

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.

8. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.5 km from Kodai-ji Temple

dat

NZ$183

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

9. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Joshua

NZ$449

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

10. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Kodai-ji Temple

NZ$852

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

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

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

11. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Ann

NZ$293

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

12. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Onofrio

NZ$432

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

13. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Sophie

NZ$2,684

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a traditional building.

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

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden buildings, a metal fence, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway between traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs and a stone pathway.

14. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.3 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Garrett

NZ$439

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

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

15. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

Sara

NZ$2,507

1 Oct - 2 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.

16. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.4 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Mark

NZ$825

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

17. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Alexander h

NZ$1,314

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden structure, a stone lantern, and a small pond.

A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a water dispenser.

A room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

18. Campton Higashiyama Roku

Gion, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Katherine

NZ$717

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a wooden wall, a stained glass window, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden wall, and a coat rack.

A modern building entrance with a sign for 'Kabin Gion' and a 'KRFT' sign.

19. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Tyler

NZ$341

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

20. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 1 km from Kodai-ji Temple

Kurtis

NZ$341

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kodai-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View

Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was really good, brilliant bakery, good laundry services and location was good. Really enjoyed the rooftop bar shame it rained so the bar had to close. We ate dinner a couple of times and the food was excellent."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully designed, friendly, with a sumptuous East and West breakfast that can be purchased. Very central to shopping, vast number of restaurants restaurants restaurabtd"

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Excellent breakfast buffet."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel close to all transportation to attractions . Great breakfast, too."

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Staff are very friendly."

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The whole end of the room was the bed so you had to climb up it… but that wasn’t bad, just odd. The breakfast is really good and the hotel is in a great location for all the sites, and transport to Osaka"

SOWAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with kind and helpful staff. Enjoyed the whiskey tasting at the bar!"

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

10/10 Excellent

Other attractions near Kodai-ji Temple

A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, a sign with Japanese characters, and a clear blue sky.

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.

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A night view of a traditional Japanese garden with illuminated trees and rocks.

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

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Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Ryozen Kannon War Memorial. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Gesshinin

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Gesshinin. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Seiryuji Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Seiryuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Hokanji Temple

9.0/10 (25 reviews)

After visiting Hokanji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine

After visiting Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ryozen Museum of History

You can study the exhibits at Ryozen Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Kodai-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 656 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to Kodai-ji Temple, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options within a short distance include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.

How many hotels are there close to Kodai-ji Temple?

Expedia has 656 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kodai-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kodai-ji 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 often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Kodai-ji Temple.

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

Study the collections at Sannenzaka Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto National Museum. Ishibe Alley, Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater.

How can I get to Kodai-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Kodai-ji Temple is easy. You can access metro transport at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station and Keage Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station and Sanjo Station are the closest stations to Higashiyama Ward.

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Our top choices for Kodai-ji Temple hotels

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

3. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

4. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

7. Shikikaboku

8. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

9. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

11. Gion Elite Terrace

12. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

13. SOWAKA

14. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

15. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

16. Hotel Gion Ichirin

17. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

18. Campton Higashiyama Roku

19. KABIN Gion

20. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

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Top Kodai-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

SOWAKA

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Other attractions near Kodai-ji Temple

Ishibe Alley

Entokuin Temple

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

Gesshinin

Seiryuji Temple

Hokanji Temple

Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine

Ryozen Museum of History

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