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A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 0.6 km from Kawai Shrine

Marc

NT$27,549

NT$30,304 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 0.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Simon

NT$5,263

NT$5,789 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

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

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

3. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kawai Shrine

Jerzy

NT$6,990

NT$8,701 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A traditional Japanese building entrance with a tiled roof, wooden gates, and a hanging lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

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

A traditional Japanese room with sliding doors, a small garden with a tree, a lantern, and a wooden bench.

4. Hiiragiya

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Suzy

NT$35,866

NT$43,397 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

A modern room with a sofa set, a wooden table, and a view through a large window.

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

5. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Patrick

NT$9,163

NT$10,079 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A children's playroom with bunk beds, a sofa, and a small table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a desk area.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

6. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Jeannette

NT$2,546

NT$4,481 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

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

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

Mariana

NT$4,170

NT$4,587 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Roselyn

NT$8,734

NT$11,048 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a small table with a lamp.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the city through large windows.

9. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Anna

NT$33,377

NT$36,714 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fire feature, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

10. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Jonathan

NT$8,675

NT$9,543 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

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.

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 1.8 km from Kawai Shrine

Manish

NT$5,662

NT$6,228 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and built-in appliances.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a small table with a decorative item, and a view of neighboring buildings.

12. Guesthouse Goettingen

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

Alex

NT$3,212

NT$3,533 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring and a geometric design.

A wooden interior with a central staircase, wooden walls, and a bed in the background.

13. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kawai Shrine

NT$2,052

NT$2,258 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bench, a red umbrella, and a building with a circular window.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

14. Heihachi Tea House Inn

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

"This is the perfect place for an authentic Japanese experience. The staff are wonderful and the meals are superb. Tranquil surroundings with a 5 star multi-course meals each day for breakfast and dinner. The sauna and hot baths were great for winding down after a day of touring. Touring was easy because bus lines and train lines are nearby. We were sorry to leave the Tea House and really hope to return some day. "

Raheem

NT$18,212

NT$20,033 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

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

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

INGRID

NT$3,864

NT$4,251 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

16. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 2.9 km from Kawai Shrine

Agnesa

NT$4,522

NT$4,974 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

17. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.8 km from Kawai Shrine

John

NT$9,790

NT$12,573 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

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

18. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kawai Shrine

"We stayed in Room number one. It was incredible. It was such a wonderful experience to stay in a historic building that had modern amenities and a lot of space. The room decorations and sliding doors were beautiful. The living room overlooks the garden. Everything was clean. It was nice to have the communal food area to grab coffee in the morning and a light meal. Be aware that the room entrance for the room is right next to the lobby. There are stairs to climb to get up to the room. We will...

Katherine

NT$8,150

NT$8,965 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A person seated at a wooden table with a laptop, a white cup, and a chair in a modern room with large windows and a brick wall.

19. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 2.7 km from Kawai Shrine

julie

NT$3,076

NT$3,383 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hallway with a wooden wall, a tiled floor, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a central dining area with tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a glass door entrance, and a tiled floor.

20. Noku Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 2.3 km from Kawai Shrine

Emma

NT$4,960

NT$5,456 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Kawai Shrine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hiiragiya	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura	9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews	View

Top Kawai Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hotel Okura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and pretty close to attractions"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

8/10 Good

"A little too far from city centre. Not a good view from hotel because hotel building is low."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great food, awesome stay"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Convenient location, well maintained. Breakfast buffet ok, usually crowded."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great location. Staff were friendly. Nice and quiet at night. Overall great value for money and a great stay. It was super helpful that we could forward our luggage a day before we arrived."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean hotel. Very good are close to lots of shopping and food and easy access to temples and museums."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is beautiful. You can feel the Kyoto vibe throughout the lobby all the way to the rooms with the details and quality and material of the building. Loved our stay and would love to come back. Great location too."

Other attractions near Kawai Shrine

A traditional Japanese gate with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Shimogamo Shrine

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

This shrine was dedicated to spirits in the 6th century. Now, it survives as the oldest of its kind in Kyoto, pre-dating the city itself.

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A river with a small waterfall, surrounded by greenery and distant mountains.

Kamogawa Park

After visiting Kamogawa Park, 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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Junenji Temple

Junenji Temple 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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Jorinji Temple

Jorinji 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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Shojoin Temple

After visiting Shojoin 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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Seifuso Villa

Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you spend time at Seifuso Villa. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kitamura Museum

You can study the exhibits at Kitamura Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Saionji Temple

After visiting Saionji Temple, 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kawai Shrine?

Kawai Shrine 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 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kawai 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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kawai Shrine. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and Kyoto Garden Palace.

How many hotels are there near Kawai Shrine?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kawai Shrine.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kawai Shrine.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Kawai Shrine or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Kawai Shrine?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Sights like Shimogamo Shrine, Shokoku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kawai Shrine?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Kawai Shrine is simple. You can access metro transit at Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station, and Nijojo-mae Station. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Nijo Station.

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Our top choices for Kawai Shrine hotels

1. Kamo Residences by Reflections

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

3. Tanoya

4. Hiiragiya

5. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

6. PLAY!! RESI STAY

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

9. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

10. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

11. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

12. Guesthouse Goettingen

13. Hostel Sui Kyoto

14. Heihachi Tea House Inn

15. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

16. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

17. Hilton Kyoto

18. Rinn Shiki Juraku

19. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

20. Noku Kyoto

Compare popular hotels close to Kawai Shrine

Top Kawai Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hotel Okura Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Other attractions near Kawai Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine

Kamogawa Park

Junenji Temple

Jorinji Temple

Shojoin Temple

Seifuso Villa

Kitamura Museum

Saionji Temple

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