The Best Hotels Closest to Heian Shrine 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 reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

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

1. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Dwayne

NT$2,380

NT$2,618 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Heian Shrine

Brandi

NT$9,556

NT$10,512 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

3. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Kurt

NT$14,951

NT$16,446 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

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

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

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

4. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Mayank

NT$5,080

NT$5,588 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a trash bin, and a wooden wardrobe.

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

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchenware on the counter.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "MIRU KYOTO SION".

5. Miru Kyoto Gion

1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Tamara

NT$4,078

NT$4,486 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Owen

NT$5,368

NT$5,905 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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.

A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

7. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Filip

NT$5,332

NT$5,865 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami mats, low wooden tables, and a sliding door.

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

8. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion, 1.2 km from Heian Shrine

Jamie

NT$8,427

NT$10,197 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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.

9. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Susan

NT$16,927

NT$18,620 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

10. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.5 km from Heian Shrine

Tuan

NT$6,184

NT$6,803 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A building with a green facade, vertical blinds on the windows, and a banner with Japanese characters.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wall-mounted sign with Chinese characters and a series of black cylindrical objects on a ledge.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a telephone, a kettle, and two mugs, a small ottoman, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

11. KYOTO INN MIO

1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Ray

NT$1,618

NT$1,780 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

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

12. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Mariana

NT$2,035

NT$2,239 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Agnesa

NT$1,766

NT$1,942 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

14. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Aviv

NT$6,407

NT$8,375 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

15. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine

Zara

NT$4,854

NT$5,340 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock on the wall, and a set of lockers to the right.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

16. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine

Dylan

NT$1,376

NT$1,679 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

17. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Heian Shrine

INGRID

NT$1,449

NT$1,594 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

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

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

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Heian Shrine

Roselyn

NT$7,621

NT$9,641 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine

Kurtis

NT$3,245

NT$3,569 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

20. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine

Quinn

NT$1,997

NT$2,197 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Heian Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Hotel ALZA KYOTO	9.8 Exceptional 502 reviews	View
Miru Kyoto Gion	9.8 Exceptional 85 reviews	View

Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodations are impeccably clean, and the staff is very accommodating. Be sure to try the breakfast—it's a highlight! Unfortunately, I can’t enjoy the onsen because of my tattoos. However, the venue is conveniently located near the train station, and the food is exceptional."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!! Staff were amazing"

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at The Gate, my only gripe was the fitness room due to limited equipment. Staff were friendly & helpful, the breakfast was great & fire pit with drinks & marshmallows was a lovely touch. Great location, would recommend."

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The cleaning staff cleaned daily. The shower was so awesome!"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Staff were all amazing and very helpful. The room was nice and clean. Location was great with walking distance to all train stations and lots of restaurants and tourist areas."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is five stars, huge rooms very modern very elegant. The lobby staff is amazing. The restaurant is amazing. We didn’t upgrade on our room that included a lounge on the ninth floor, which was amazing as well. Plus a buffet downstairs at the lobby. Overall, this is beyond a five star hotel, plus it has an amazing location close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay definitely coming back."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Park

Okazaki Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

Enjoy a show at Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall, a storied theater in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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ROHM Theatre Ky

You can make plans for a show at ROHM Theatre Ky on your trip to Kyoto. Discover the mountain views and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kampo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kampo Cultural Center during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

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

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Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, 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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Hosomi Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hosomi Art Museum, 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 Heian Shrine?

Heian Shrine is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 291 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Heian Shrine?

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Heian Shrine. Other good options within a short distance include Cross Hotel Kyoto and THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Heian Shrine?

Expedia has 291 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Heian Shrine.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Heian Shrine.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Heian Shrine or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Heian Shrine?

Study the collections at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Museum of Kyoto, or Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nanzen-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple, and Chion-in Temple are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Minamiza Theater, Gion Corner, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Heian Shrine?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Heian Shrine is simple. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, or Ichijoji Station.

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Our top choices for Heian Shrine hotels

1. Rinn Niomon

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

3. Shikikaboku

4. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

5. Miru Kyoto Gion

6. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

7. Kyoto Gion no Yado

8. Gion - Kinpyo

9. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

10. Cross Hotel Kyoto

11. KYOTO INN MIO

12. Giappo Franca Kyoto

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Hilton Kyoto

15. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

16. Ryokan Hostel Gion

17. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

20. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

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Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Other attractions near Heian Shrine

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

Okazaki Park

Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall

ROHM Theatre Ky

Kampo Cultural Center

Zohiko Urushi Art Museum

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

Hosomi Art Museum

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