Hotels near Nanzen-ji Temple Kyoto

"AKEKURE Kyoto Shirakawa — 10/10. Full stop. There are hotels that get everything right. And then there’s AKEKURE. This nine-room boutique opened in December 2025 and it already feels like it’s been here forever — like it was always supposed to exist exactly where it does, tucked among willow trees along a small river in one of Kyoto’s most quietly beautiful neighborhoods. We arrived at 3pm. The exterior stopped us before we even walked in. The facade is considered and deliberate — the kind of...

"The most tasteful, kind and comfortable boutique hotel in Kyoto. So much nicer than a big chain and near the Higashiyama sights"

"Great breakfast, clean rooms and excellent location in Gion made this the perfect place to stay while in Kyoto. "

"We had an amazing 3 day stay at Art Mon Zen. From the moment we arrived to leaving, the staff were exceptional and extremely attentive. Probably the best hotel stay in Japan. Overall, the room was very comfortable and relaxing after a long day visiting all the sensational sights in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay near the main Gion district in Kyoto."

"Beautiful rooms with a spectacular Japanese garden setting. Staff were excellent. "

"The hotel was in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants."

"Beautiful location that was conveniently close to the philosophers trail. Interesting design."

"It was so comfortable i could live there!"

"We had an excellent stay, room was extremely large, very clean and the bathroom was amazing!"

"Super location, nice staff, huge rooms, comfortable and clean "

"Great location "

"Great location!"

"The Hotel Higashiyama is an attractive and modern accommodation. It's is situated in a nice part of Kyoto within walking distance of many attractions and restaurants. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!"

" A serene, modern, and stylish place with a wonderfully cosy atmosphere. Located in a quiet area of the city yet still easily accessible to all the main attractions. The beautiful garden and surrounding grounds are perfect for peaceful morning walks, and the elegant breakfast was a lovely way to start the day. I would definitely recommend it."

"An exceptional stay from start to finish. Gracious hospitality, a true time capsule with updates in all the right places. The japanese breakfast every day was truly memorable, and the coffee shop on the property was beautiful as well. I could not recommend more, 10/10 stay, worth the price! We stayed in the private cabin and it was perfect. "

"Beautiful hotel in Ginza with the most attentive staff!"

"Great host and communication. The house is cozy and it had everything we needed. The air conditioning was great in the Japanese heatwave. In just under 10 minutes, you can walk to some of the nicest streets in Kyoto with temples and cafes. However, everything around there closes quite early and becomes really quiet - so be aware if it’s not your vibe. Not a big deal for me, though. The only real issue is that the property is not very accessible: the closest bust stop is about 15 min away and...

"This was a charming little place very close to the river, restaurants and shopping and just a short walk to the subway. Check-in was easy, staff was nice and the rooms were well-designed, cozy and clean. The price was very reasonable and we would definitely return. "

"Had a great stay and wonderful service. Arigato! "

"Excellent location - walking distance to restaurants and many temples and parks - room was well organized "