The Best Hotels Closest to Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto for 2026

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

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 modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

1. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

"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

NT$14,456

NT$15,901 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

2. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.6 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Philip

NT$29,231

NT$32,154 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

3. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.6 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Anne

NT$17,059

NT$18,765 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.5 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Enkeleda

NT$32,424

NT$35,666 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

A modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a glass shower enclosure, and a small wooden stool.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a view through a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden facade, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area.

5. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Karasuma, 0.7 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Anette

NT$16,010

NT$17,611 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern interior with a wooden panel wall, a geometric art piece, and a potted plant.

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

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

6. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

Karasuma, 0.4 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Teresa

NT$21,126

NT$23,239 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

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

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

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

7. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Dwayne

NT$4,442

NT$4,886 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

A water dispenser and a refrigerator with the word "ICE" on it, both mounted on a wall.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

8. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Carol

NT$3,207

NT$3,528 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a coffee table, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.1 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Alexey

NT$5,988

NT$6,586 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.

A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with items, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

10. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 0.1 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Anonymous traveler

NT$5,343

NT$5,877 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and large windows providing a view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A hotel entrance with a tiled floor, a wall-mounted sign with Chinese characters, and a small illuminated lantern.

A hotel entrance with a 24-hour parking sign, a reception desk, and a modern facade.

11. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.7 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Ivan

NT$4,522

NT$4,974 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

12. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.6 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Ann

NT$6,769

NT$7,446 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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.

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, < 0.1 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Onofrio

NT$7,482

NT$8,230 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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 spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

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

14. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.2 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Alexander h

NT$21,887

NT$24,075 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

15. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.6 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Sophie

NT$35,545

NT$39,100 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

16. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Julie

NT$12,431

NT$15,042 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

17. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.3 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Tyler

NT$6,619

NT$7,745 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

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

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

18. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.5 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Gary

NT$9,526

NT$10,479 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

19. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Sonya

NT$9,735

NT$12,503 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.

The exterior of Hotel MUSE with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling and a patterned glass facade.

A modern lounge area with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and a sign reading "MUSSE Lounge".

A modern hotel room with a large round mirror, a unique sink, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

20. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Karasuma, 0.4 km from Gion Shirakawa Area

Aryel

NT$4,102

NT$4,512 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Gion Shirakawa Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Gion Shirakawa Area Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay would go again. Thanks"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were really friendly, and the hotel + amenities were very enjoyable."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in an interesting and fun area in Kyoto!"

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"The property is in a nice section of town and within walking distance to public transportation. The room and the kitchenette were clean, but somewhat small and our clothes needed to be stored in the suitcases under the bed but it served our purpose. Communication with the staff was somewhatstaff speaks very little English. Overall we would stay there again ."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"fantastic hotel in the heart of Kyoto"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Great location, a bit tough to get to, you need to walk, and some of the rooms aren’t upgraded like the pictures but otherwise really comfortable!"

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff throughout stay was absolutely amazing."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, spacious room."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous hotel staff amazing breakfast great"

Other attractions near Gion Shirakawa Area

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion Tatsumi Bridge

9.2/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting Gion Tatsumi Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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A traditional street lined with wooden buildings, stone pavement, and red lanterns.

Hanamikoji Street

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Hanamikoji Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.

Pontocho Alley

9.0/10 (25 reviews)

During your visit to Kyoto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pontocho Alley. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Minamiza Theater

7.6/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Minamiza Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Shijo Ohashi Bridge

After visiting Shijo Ohashi Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art, 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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West Harlem

West Harlem is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, a storied theater in Kyoto. 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 Gion Shirakawa Area?

Gion Shirakawa Area is located in Kyoto. This culturally rich area is known for its temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 842 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gion Shirakawa Area?

Adjacent to Gion Shirakawa Area, Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good options close by include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo.

How many hotels are there near Gion Shirakawa Area?

Expedia has 842 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gion Shirakawa Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gion Shirakawa Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Gion Shirakawa Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gion Shirakawa Area?

For more information about updating your stay near Gion Shirakawa Area or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Gion Shirakawa Area?

Study the collections at Samurai and Ninja Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Museum of Kyoto. Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Hanamikoji Street, and Minamiza Theater are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Gion Shirakawa Area?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Gion-shijo Station. There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to Gion Shirakawa Area so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Gion Shirakawa Area hotels

1. Shikikaboku

2. Hotel Chourakukan

3. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

6. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

7. Rinn Niomon

8. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

10. Kyoto Gion no Yado

11. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

12. Gion Elite Terrace

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

14. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

15. SOWAKA

16. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

17. KABIN Gion

18. Cross Hotel Kyoto

19. Hilton Kyoto

20. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Compare popular hotels close to Gion Shirakawa Area

Top Gion Shirakawa Area Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Other attractions near Gion Shirakawa Area

Gion Tatsumi Bridge

Hanamikoji Street

Pontocho Alley

Minamiza Theater

Shijo Ohashi Bridge

Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

West Harlem

Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

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