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

A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

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

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

1. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Ritsumeikan University

"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

NZ$1,503

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

2. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Manish

NZ$299

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door with a view of bamboo, and a hanging scroll.

A tatami mat room with a low table and two cushions.

A building with vertical wooden slats, a small bonsai tree, and a sign reading "Guest House Oumi".

3. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

José

NZ$64

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 modern room with a sofa, a table, and a large window.

4. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Shikha

NZ$175

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cushioned bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring and a wooden exterior.

A narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

5. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Anisha

NZ$455

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and futon beds.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork.

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.

6. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Ritsumeikan University

Gavynne Isobel

NZ$54

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a wooden chair, and a sliding door with a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden door, a hanging lantern, and signs indicating the name 'Higurashi-Sou'.

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

A small wooden table with a white teapot and a green bottle on a balcony with woven mats.

7. Higurashi-Sou

Kamigyo Ward, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jason

NZ$165

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

8. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Renae

NZ$76

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a Playon sign.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel with a neon sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. Moxy Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Randi

NZ$158

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

10. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Ritsumeikan University

Julian

NZ$452

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Agora Place Kyoto Nijo'.

A hallway with a sign reading 'AGORA PLACE KYOTO NIJO' and a decorative plant.

11. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Downtown Kyoto, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Mya

NZ$41

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A small, modern bathroom with a wooden chair, a white sink, and a mirror.

12. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.6 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jason

NZ$66

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

13. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 2.6 km from Ritsumeikan University

Yuen Ling

NZ$97

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a city view.

A modern, dimly lit reception area with a sleek, minimalist design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a television.

14. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Ritsumeikan University

Darlene

NZ$134

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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."

An elevator with a sign indicating the direction to the elevator.

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

15. RESI STAY Nishijin

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Beverly Grace

NZ$189

27 Sept - 28 Sept

The exterior of Hotel Ecclesia with a reception desk, a phone, and a digital display.

A hotel named 'Hotel Ecclesia' with a modern design, featuring a checkered floor pattern, a bike parking area, and a visible elevator.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and tatami mats.

A reception desk with two monitors, a wooden slat wall, and a tiled floor.

16. HOTEL ECCLESIA

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Ritsumeikan University

Wayne

NZ$79

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 with a prominent sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 0.9 km from Ritsumeikan University

Jose

NZ$204

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract wall art, and a door leading to another room.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a bed, and a large window.

A room with a large window, a table with chairs, and a view of a tree outside.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a nameplate reading "RANDOR," and a ramp leading to the entrance.

18. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Downtown Kyoto, 3.2 km from Ritsumeikan University

evbaziengbere suzy

NZ$90

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a small garden area with a pine tree.

A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a bedside lamp, and a window with a grid pattern.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a door with a sliding glass panel.

A traditional Japanese dining room with tatami mats, a low table, and a shoji screen.

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

Nakagyo Ward, 2.4 km from Ritsumeikan University

Yat

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

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating, and a view of the outside.

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

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

20. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

3.2 km from Ritsumeikan University

Brian

NZ$70

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Ritsumeikan University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,998 reviews	View
Guest House Oumi - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle	9.6 Exceptional 396 reviews	View
Rinn Shiki Juraku	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View

Top Ritsumeikan University Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The buffet breakfast is a must to try. Onsen is very comfortable to enjoy."

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I stayed at Ben's Guesthouse for four nights in September 2026. Our room was clean and plenty spacious. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean and totally functional, nice shower/bath. The air conditioning was comfortable and reliable. There is a strict no-shoes policy which is enforced by placing your footwear in designated slots before you enter beyond the office area. It's easy to adjust to this policy, and it translates into very clean floors throughout. Ben's is in a quiet and clean neighborhood, and particularly quiet at night, as all the stores on that particular street close early. There is still plenty going on at all hours within walking distance. We felt really lucky to have discovered Ben's Guesthouse. If I ever return to Kyoto, that's where I'll stay, beyond a doubt."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The facility is very clean and modern. The rooms are large and comfortable. The amenities are excellent. The staff are helpful and polite. Breakfast is very average, however."

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

8/10 Good

"As a budget hotel, this one is reasonably good, it is close to subway, bus stations and many restaurants. It lacks of laundry facilities, the nearest coin laundry is 5min walk away. The room is a bit smaller than the last hotel I stayed but in-room facilities are sufficient."

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!"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was a masterclass in how to run a hotel. Clean rooms, a large powerful shower with superb water pressure and a very large and comfortable bed. The air con was easy to work. The bathroom had considerable amounts of shelving and there was plenty of hanging space. A fridge in the room is always great. So many hotels don’t do the basics well - this one certainly does and it was amazing. Great location near a 7-11 and train station too. A perfect base for exploring Kyoto and a fabulous breakfast too. Five stars 🌟"

Ryokan Tori

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. We experienced a lovely tea ceremony. The hostess was very familiar with the area. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic Kyoto experience"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay! It was local to the metro and the property was very nice! The staff was excellent!"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel close to Nijo station and Castle. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Close to grocery store and a few restaurants. Laundry amenities handy to have available."

Other attractions near Ritsumeikan University

A torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

Hirano Shrine

Hirano Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, 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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A traditional Japanese rock garden with gravel paths, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure in the background.

Ryoan-ji Temple

8.8/10 (439 reviews)

Features such as one of the most famous rock gardens in the country and a placid pond with charming islands distinguish this temple from others in the city.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (2,270 reviews)

This stunning temple, glittering with gold leaf, is a renowned Buddhist site, first built in the 1300s as a shogun.

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A traditional building with ornate roof details and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

This shrine was created in 947 to mollify a furious spirit. Now, students and tourists gather to soak in the ambience of its traditional architecture and gardens.

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A field of purple irises with green grass and trees in the background.

Keishuin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Keishuin Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Toji-in Temple

Toji-in Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, 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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Jizoin

After visiting Jizoin, 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ritsumeikan University?

Ritsumeikan University is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 68 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ritsumeikan University?

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho（Kyoritsu Resorts） is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ritsumeikan University. Other good choices close by include OKU Kamishichiken and Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto.

How many hotels are there close to Ritsumeikan University?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ritsumeikan University.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Ritsumeikan University.

What can I see and do near Ritsumeikan University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum. Nishiki Market, Ryoan-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Minamiza Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Ritsumeikan University?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Ritsumeikan University is simple. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. If you're taking a train into town, Kitano-Hakubaicho Station and Tojiin Station are the closest stations to Kita Ward.

Top Hotels Near Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto from NZ$41

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Our top choices for Ritsumeikan University hotels

1. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

2. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

3. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

4. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

5. Rinn Shiki Juraku

6. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

7. Higurashi-Sou

8. Guesthouse Goettingen

9. Moxy Kyoto

10. OKU Kamishichiken

11. Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

12. Kefu Stay & Lounge

13. La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

14. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

15. RESI STAY Nishijin

16. HOTEL ECCLESIA

17. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

18. Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

19. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Castle West I

20. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

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Top Ritsumeikan University Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

OKU Kamishichiken

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Tori

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Other attractions near Ritsumeikan University

Hirano Shrine

Ryoan-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kitano Tenmangū

Keishuin Garden

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Toji-in Temple

Jizoin

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