The Best Hotels Closest to Kounji Temple in Kyoto for 2026

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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 garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

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

1. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 1.6 km from Kounji Temple

Dwayne

NT$4,453

NT$4,898 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 1.7 km from Kounji Temple

Brandi

NT$9,269

NT$10,196 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden table, and chairs. A large window provides a view of a tree outside.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a built-in wardrobe.

A room with a wooden desk, a bench, and a view of a textured wall and a tree outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a two-story structure, large sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

3. BenTen Residences

Gion, 2.4 km from Kounji Temple

Felecia

NT$11,519

NT$12,671 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

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.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

4. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 2.1 km from Kounji Temple

Philip

NT$20,462

NT$22,509 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

5. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 1.6 km from Kounji Temple

Kurt

NT$13,570

NT$14,927 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

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

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 2.4 km from Kounji Temple

Owen

NT$6,600

NT$7,260 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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 desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

7. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 2.2 km from Kounji Temple

Susan

NT$16,954

NT$18,649 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

8. SOWAKA

Gion, 2.3 km from Kounji Temple

sonia

NT$29,347

NT$32,281 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

9. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 1.8 km from Kounji Temple

Mariana

NT$2,895

NT$3,185 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.

10. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 1.9 km from Kounji Temple

vanessa

NT$2,445

NT$2,690 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.

11. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 2.3 km from Kounji Temple

charlene

NT$4,020

NT$4,764 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

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

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

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.6 km from Kounji Temple

Roselyn

NT$9,365

NT$11,847 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, 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.

13. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 1.5 km from Kounji Temple

Kurtis

NT$3,936

NT$4,330 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 1.7 km from Kounji Temple

Agnesa

NT$2,486

NT$2,734 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 1.9 km from Kounji Temple

INGRID

NT$2,025

NT$2,228 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 2.2 km from Kounji Temple

Zara

NT$5,967

NT$6,564 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

A bar area with a chandelier, purple seating, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

17. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 2.1 km from Kounji Temple

Liam

NT$8,396

NT$10,436 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a sloped ceiling, and a window with vertical blinds.

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a microwave.

18. Machiya Ando

Higashiyama Ward, 1.6 km from Kounji Temple

Jacquelin

NT$6,294

NT$7,616 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

19. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Okazaki, 0.9 km from Kounji Temple

Launi

NT$15,922

NT$17,918 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

20. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 1.3 km from Kounji Temple

Quinn

NT$2,954

NT$3,249 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Kounji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
BenTen Residences	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View

Top Kounji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms so comfortable and clean. I do not want to go out the room anymore but I have to explore Kyoto ☺️ 😆 ❤️. I love it here."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the cross hotel. The room was comfortable and clean. The location of the hotel was excellent for first time travelers to Kyoto. We were able to walk to most places we needed to go. The staff was helpful in guiding us to places we wanted to see and how to get there. Their breakfast buffet was delicious. I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect Location to stay in Kyoto."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is perfectly located in the Akasaka district, less than a 10-minute walk from the nearest subway station, making it easy to access the main areas and tourist attractions across Tokyo. The staff were incredibly lovely and welcoming throughout our entire stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, although they are the typical smaller size you would expect in Tokyo. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this hotel."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful and very well located. lots of restaurants and shops around. I will definitely be back if we come back to Kyoto again. Super recommended!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"

Shikikaboku

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was really helpful"

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

Other attractions near Kounji Temple

A pathway lined with cherry blossoms, a traditional building, and a river.

Philosopher's Path

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

This is a great walk to orient yourself around Kyōto. Stroll along a cherry tree-lined canal and visit shrines, temples, gardens and boutiques.

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A garden with rocks, moss, and greenery.

Eikan-do Temple

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

 Explore this hillside temple which features a statue with an unusual history, connected wooden walkways, a bathhouse and a steam house.

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Sen-oku Hakuko Kan

You can study the exhibits at Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otoyo Shrine

After visiting Otoyo Shrine, 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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Reikan-ji Temple

After visiting Reikan-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Nomura Art Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Nomura Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Shrine

Okazaki 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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Anraku-ji Temple

After visiting Anraku-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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 Kounji Temple?

Kounji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 81 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kounji Temple?

Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kounji Temple. Other good choices close by include Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei and The Westin Miyako Kyoto.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kounji Temple?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kounji Temple.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kounji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kounji Temple?

For additional details about updating your stay near Kounji Temple or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Kounji Temple?

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Sannenzaka Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Nishiki Market, Eikan-do Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Kounji Temple?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Kounji Temple is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, and Ichijoji Station are the closest train stations to Sakyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Kounji Temple hotels

1. Rinn Niomon

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

3. BenTen Residences

4. Hotel Chourakukan

5. Shikikaboku

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

7. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

8. SOWAKA

9. Giappo Franca Kyoto

10. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

11. Hotel Gion Misen

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

13. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

17. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

18. Machiya Ando

19. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

20. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

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Top Kounji Temple Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Shikikaboku

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Other attractions near Kounji Temple

Philosopher's Path

Eikan-do Temple

Sen-oku Hakuko Kan

Otoyo Shrine

Reikan-ji Temple

Nomura Art Museum

Okazaki Shrine

Anraku-ji Temple

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