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

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

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

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

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jeremy

RM565

RM751 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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".

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

2. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Nakagyo Ward, 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

José

RM72

RM108 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

RM444

RM488 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open 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 sliding door, a small outdoor area with a wooden bench, and a potted plant with autumn leaves.

4. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aimee

RM1,016

RM1,117 total

11 Sept - 12 Sept

Two single beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with dishes.

A small, narrow walk-in closet with a metal rack and a white wall.

A dining area with a table set for four, including bowls, plates, and a coffee mug. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall above the table.

5. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 3.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ashley

RM169

RM186 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a phone, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

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

6. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Robert

RM454

RM500 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants.

A bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink with a marble countertop.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

7. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Johan

RM636

RM700 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A stone staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock wall.

A covered wooden deck with a bamboo fence overlooking a lush green forest.

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a reception desk. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

8. Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Bingjie

RM565

RM621 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A wooden deck with a small water feature, a wooden fence, and a wall with a light fixture.

A wooden interior with glass walls, a wooden floor, and a ceiling with star-shaped lights.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, sliding shoji doors, and a hanging light fixture.

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

9. Rinn Premium Machiya Townhouse Kyoto Nijo Castle North

Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Brandon

RM835

RM919 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern hotel hallway with dark wood paneling, a carpeted floor, and doors with room numbers.

A reception desk with a black counter, a clock, and a sign indicating Wi-Fi availability.

An elevator with emergency instructions and a fire extinguisher.

A modern dining area with white chairs and tables, a kitchen in the background, and a view through large windows.

10. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Nakagyo Ward, 2.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kira

RM99

RM109 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets, and sliding doors.

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

A traditional building with a wooden facade, a tiled roof, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. A small dining area with a low table and cushions is visible in the background.

11. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

Nishijin, 2.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

George

RM500

RM757 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for HOTEL LIVEMAX and a visible entrance door.

Three rows of identical machines with labels in a foreign language, likely indicating a specialized facility or equipment.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and vending machines.

A hotel room with two beds, beige bedding, white pillows, and a window with sheer curtains.

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Chloe Frances

RM145

RM159 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style corridor with wooden flooring and a view of a garden through a glass partition.

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 shoji screens.

13. RESI STAY Shinshinen

Nishijin, 2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"There were two Japanese well maintained gardens and stone paving hallway outside. They were beautiful and they made us feel very historical culture. The summer season in Kyoto is very uncomfortable to stay outside because of the hight temperature but, in this house, for some reason we could stay comfortably without air conditioner. It was a huge house but all the rooms were cleaned perfectly. Especially we were impressed with the bathroom. The high-tech toilets beautiful wooden bath tub made us...

Anonymous traveller

RM4,666

RM5,133 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building entrance with a wooden gate, a metal security camera, and a metal storage unit.

A room with a modern chair, a tall floor lamp, and a wooden door.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets, a small table with two stools, and a bed with a striped bedspread.

14. Base In Kyoto Hanazono

Ukyo Ward, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

RM206

RM239 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, a shelf with items, and a window with curtains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji screen door, a television, and a red accent wall.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, a small air conditioning unit, and a clear sky.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a large bed with white bedding.

15. Daisenji Lodge ing

Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

RM339

RM394 total

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A narrow hallway leading to a door, a small window with a view, and a building facade with a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a hanging paper lantern.

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

16. Tyoetsu

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

RM474

RM542 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding doors, a dining area, and a small water feature.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway and a wooden fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding and patterned blankets, a small wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

17. Nishijin Fujita

Nishijin, 2.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

RM2,965

RM3,261 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A person meditating in a modern room with large windows overlooking a garden.

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and two chairs.

A modern interior with a large reflective water feature, a seating area with cushions, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A person meditating in a serene outdoor setting with a view of a garden and a building.

18. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 3.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Osama

RM1,878

RM2,376 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

19. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 3.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Anna

RM2,588

RM2,847 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Guest House Oumi - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews	View
Kyoto Brighton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,986 reviews	View
OKU Kamishichiken	9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Kyogura Bettei Nijo	9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews	View

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great experience Nice hotel, great staff Rooms were spacious and clean The onsen is great and the I scream and noddle soup sealed the deal on this stay. I would definitely return here in the future."

Ryokan Nenrinbo

10/10 Excellent

"That’s a Ryokan with all the associated Japanese experience. The only somewhat negative is location - not close to any local dining or public transportation (a free shuttle in the morning helps though)."

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

8/10 Good

"朝食の和食はとても美味しく頂きました"

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch location"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Ryokan Yamazaki

8/10 Good

"Only stayed one night but hospitality was great and so was our room"

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent value. Location is somewhat convenient. We weren’t looking for a big city feel. The nearest train station was about 7 min walk and connect us to everything. We walked mostly, even to Gion (about an hour) but we like to explore new city that way. Didn’t get to use the public amenities but the room is comfortable albeit smaller. We stayed for 4 nights and loved that there is a 7-11 across the street;)"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience with polite and professional staff"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"The room was small but neat. Amenities downstairs were good. Staff was courteous."

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

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

Hirano Shrine

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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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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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Jobonrendaiji Temple

Jobonrendaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Funaokayama Park

Funaokayama 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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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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Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kamishichiken Kabukai

Enjoy a show at Kamishichiken Kabukai, a popular theatre in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 79 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include OKU Kamishichiken and Kefu Stay & Lounge.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

What can I see and do near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto and Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is easy. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. Tanoya

2. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

3. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4. OKU Kamishichiken

5. Kyogura Bettei Nijo

6. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

7. Yadoya Nishijinso

8. Ryokan Nenrinbo

9. Rinn Premium Machiya Townhouse Kyoto Nijo Castle North

10. Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

11. THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

12. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

13. RESI STAY Shinshinen

14. Base In Kyoto Hanazono

15. Daisenji Lodge ing

16. Tyoetsu

17. Nishijin Fujita

18. Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

19. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Ryokan Nenrinbo

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Ryokan Yamazaki

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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