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A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.
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.
A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

1. Rinn Niomon

Rinn Niomon
Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine
Canada
Dwayne
€59
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Rinn Niomon
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 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.

2. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Brandi
€220
25 Sept - 26 Sept
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

3. Shikikaboku

Shikikaboku
Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Armen
€388
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Shikikaboku
A modern building with a dark facade, large windows, and a small tree in the foreground.
A modern interior with a brick wall, a ceiling light fixture, and a potted plant.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window.
A modern room with a wooden bed, patterned pillows, a large potted plant, and a brick wall.

4. KIORI Hotel Takakura

KIORI Hotel Takakura
1.4 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Daniel
€54
27 Aug - 28 Aug
KIORI Hotel Takakura
A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

5. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Mayank
€153
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.
A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.
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.

6. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Kyoto Gion no Yado
Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine
Finland
Filip
€153
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Kyoto Gion no Yado
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.
A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, low wooden tables, and benches.
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.

7. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion - Kinpyo
Gion, 1.2 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Jamie
€267
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Gion - Kinpyo
A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.
A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".
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.

8. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward, 1.1 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Jennifer
€115
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
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

Giappo Franca Kyoto
Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Mariana
€64
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Giappo Franca Kyoto
A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.
A modern building with a wooden deck, indoor seating, and a TV.
A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

10. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo
Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Heian Shrine
Australia
vanessa
€56
27 Aug - 28 Aug
GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.
A wooden table with plates of food, a glass of water, and a cup with a coffee logo.
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.

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Agnesa
€61
1 Sept - 2 Sept
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.
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.
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.

12. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
Okazaki, 0.7 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Quinn
€68
29 Aug - 30 Aug
HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.
A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.
A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.

13. Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine
Australia
Paul
€93
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Gion Misen
A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.
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.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Okazaki, 0.5 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Roselyn
€252
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
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 covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
Okazaki, 0.8 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Kurtis
€83
14 Sept - 15 Sept
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

16. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Karasuma, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Michelle
€214
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hilton Kyoto
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.
A conference room with a large wooden table and several benches.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock on the wall, and a set of lockers to the right.
A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

17. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
Gion, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Dylan
€31
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Ryokan Hostel Gion
A traditional Japanese garden with stone pathways, wooden structures, and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a wooden entrance gate, and a black metal fence.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a garden.
A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, bamboo, and lush greenery.

18. Yoshi-Ima

Yoshi-Ima
Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Thuy
€280
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Yoshi-Ima
A sign for "RESI STAY GION" on a wall with four small windows above it.
A bedroom with two beds, a window, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel hallway with a glass door leading to a staircase.
A room with a large window, a grey sofa, and a wooden table.

19. RESI STAY GION

RESI STAY GION
Gion, 1.4 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Anonymous traveller
€147
30 Aug - 31 Aug
RESI STAY GION
A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a stone lantern, a wooden gate, and a pathway leading to a room with sliding doors and a tatami mat floor.
A room with a large window, wooden bench seating, and hanging pendant lights.
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo fence, and various plants.
A room with a large window, a hanging light fixture, and a stone lantern.

20. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

Sanjoubou Sansou villa
Higashiyama Ward, 0.9 km from Heian Shrine
United States
Craig
€197
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Sanjoubou Sansou villa
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Compare popular hotels close to Heian Shrine

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.
Rinn Niomon
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
10.0
Exceptional
19 reviews
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Shikikaboku
10.0
Exceptional
24 reviews
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A modern building with a dark facade, large windows, and a small tree in the foreground.
KIORI Hotel Takakura
9.8
Exceptional
27 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
9.8
Exceptional
500 reviews
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Top Heian Shrine Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Hilton Kyoto: Outstanding Stay & Prime Location The Hilton Kyoto delivers a modern, high-end experience in the cultural heart of Japan. • Rooms & Comfort: Exceptionally spacious, bright, and quiet, blending contemporary style with traditional Kyoto touches and comfortable bedding. • Dining & Executive Lounge: The main restaurant is outstanding with refined cuisine, and the Executive Lounge offers a serene, premium breakfast selection with attentive service. • Location: Walkable to Kawaramachi, Sanjo, the Kamo River, and Gion in minutes, with top temples just a quick taxi ride away. • Service: Warm, professional, and efficient throughout the stay. A fantastic property offering space, luxury, and unmatched convenience in Kyoto."
Salvador 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hilton Kyoto
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean modern hotel, good location, near Nishi market, subway and lots of shops nearby but it was located in a quiet side street so it was nice. Very kind and helpful staff"
Bulale 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"nice hotel. near to a very bustling night life area. many good resturants nearby"
Qing Chang 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"This gorgeous hotel is in the perfect spot! Spacious rooms and super clean. Breakfast is fabulous. Highly recommend."
Deborah 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Great property at a reasonable price. Staff were very helpful. Would recommend for a stay in Kyoto"
Geoffrey 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Okura Kyoto
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Rooms that face city have glazed windows so may as well forget it has a window"
Richard 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, modern hotel close to the sites"
Robert 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. 20 paces from the subway."
Monica 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

10/10 Excellent
"Located in a great area. Very nice hotel"
Linda 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

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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, take a look at the 420 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Heian Shrine?
Expedia has 420 hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Heian Shrine.
What can I see and do near Heian Shrine?
Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Museum of Kyoto. 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, GEAR - Art Complex 1928 and Gion Corner.
How can I get to Heian Shrine?
With so many transport options, seeing the area around Heian Shrine is easy. Nearby metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station or Ichijoji Station.