Around Ginkaku-ji Temple × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for solo travelers

Serene and warm, experience the chanting at the property. "Chion-in Wajun Kaikan" has been established in Higashiyama, Kyoto, a place rich in nature. Feel the breeze, admire seasonal flowers, enjoy festival music, and savor seasonal flavors. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, relax, and align your mind with chanting. With Chion-in's unique hospitality, we deliver true relaxation.

Welcome to Kyoto. Relax and experience the essence of Kyoto at our "Members-Only Resort Hotel" along the Kamo River, with a view of Mount Daimonji. Feel the history and charm of Kyoto while gazing at the Kamo River. Diamond Kyoto Society is located in a prime spot offering breathtaking views. Rooms facing the Kamo River provide stunning scenery, including Mount Hiei and Mount Daimonji, showcasing the beauty of Kyoto. We aim to create a warm atmosphere like a second home, ensuring you enjoy a peaceful stay in Kyoto.

Higashiyama Hills is located in Higashiyama Sanjo, a highly accessible area within the historic Higashiyama district. With Higashiyama subway station just a one-minute walk away, and close to attractions such as the Gion district, Heian Shrine, and Chion-in, it is situated in a quiet residential area, offering a peaceful atmosphere at night. With only 7 Rooms, it provides a cozy and intimate ambiance, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

A Kyoto dining and Accommodation experience in Kikusui, renewed through heritage and evolution This space has been reborn by preserving the value and atmosphere built over time while embracing evolution suited to the present day. Through “Refurbish”—not mere “restoration,” but a thoughtful renewal that retains what already exists, refines it, and makes it new—we have introduced fresh approaches that significantly reshape the image of Kikusui. For example, while rooted in Japanese aesthetics, the space has been redesigned so you can enjoy it without removing your shoes. We have also added a wood deck where you can do more than simply view the garden—spend time feeling at one with its greenery. Even as it changes, we have created a dining and Accommodation setting where you can savor Kyoto’s distinctive charm. Enjoy a luxurious stay as modern art and interiors blend with traditional Japanese design, revealing subtle beauty and refined character throughout.

Nestled near Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji Temple, Fufu Kyoto is a small luxury resort where you can experience the richness of Kyoto culture and the charm of Japan. Soft light spills into this secluded retreat, while glossy lacquer tones, delicate latticework, and artisan-crafted objects and art adorn the interiors. Relax in an in-room Onsen bath scented with hinoki cypress, stroll through a Japanese garden that reflects the changing seasons, and surrender to a space surrounded by timeless beauty for a stay that lets you truly feel the spirit of the region.

Located just a 1-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line and near the final stop of the Tokaido 53 Stations, this Hotel is themed around a "Hatago" (traditional inn) in a post town. From the Rooms facing the outer perimeter, you can enjoy the feeling of sitting by the window and gazing at the streets of Kyoto, while the central Rooms are designed like detached Rooms, featuring small gardens or courtyards, offering a view of adjacent small and large Rooms. Each Room is uniquely decorated with handmade furniture that exudes the warmth of wood, providing a relaxing space to unwind and rejuvenate during your journey.

The accommodation near the Kamo River, at the foot of Mount Daimonji, is located in the nature-rich Hyakumanben area and is just a short walk from Kyoto University. Nearby attractions include Chion-ji Temple, Shimogamo Shrine, Yoshida Shrine, and Ginkaku-ji Temple, with convenient access to Kyoto University of the Arts as well. The accommodation offers air-conditioned twin Western-style rooms with shared toilet, shower, washroom, and bathroom facilities.

This Hotel is located on the site of the former Shirakawa Elementary School in Kyoto, which closed in 2011 and has over 100 years of academic history since its establishment as an elementary school. Surrounded by cultural landmarks such as Heian Shrine, ROHM Theatre Kyoto, and The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, this location offers a unique blend of vibrant tourist attractions and the authentic daily life of Kyoto residents. Our goal is to create a Hotel where guests can experience the traditions and culture of Kyoto beyond just staying overnight.The interior design is crafted by Nomura Co., Ltd., combining the elegance of Japanese aesthetics with modern functionality. From guest rooms that balance traditional beauty with contemporary comfort to a courtyard and cultural activities deeply rooted in Kyoto's heritage, we provide an environment where every moment becomes part of your journey at this one-of-a-kind Hotel.

A friendly Hotel located near the Higashiyama area, rich in Kyoto's atmosphere and ideal for sightseeing to Nanzenji and Ginkakuji. The guest rooms are designed with calm colors and a neat layout, and breakfast is served openly in the café restaurant. For lunch and dinner, a Japanese restaurant is available to enjoy Kyoto cuisine and kaiseki. A free shuttle bus operates from Kyoto Station, allowing for worry-free transportation of luggage.

Located in a quiet residential area, just a 5-minute walk from the station and within walking distance to attractions such as Heian Shrine, Nanzenji Temple, and Gion, this property evokes the ambiance of Ubud, a forest resort in Bali. Enjoy a resort-like atmosphere at the property, and step outside to find temples and the charming streets of Kyoto right before you.

A renovated Kyoto machiya townhouse near Sanjo in Higashiyama, Kyoto—an Accommodation limited to one group per day, rented as an entire house. Tucked away at the end of a narrow alley, it preserves the original layout of a traditional row house and retains classic machiya features such as lattice doors and a small courtyard garden, while modernizing the bathroom and other water areas for comfort and functionality. The kitchen is equipped with an IH cooktop for self-catering. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto while staying comfortably as if you lived here.

A renovated Kyoto townhouse near Sanjo Bridge, this exclusive property accommodates one group per day. The open dining area features beautiful sliding door paintings by modern artists, and the second-floor corridor offers views of the courtyard garden. The kitchen is equipped with an IH stove for self-catering. With a bathroom featuring a Hinoki wood tub, a shower room, and two toilets, this space harmonizes traditional and modern elements, providing a luxurious stay for both large groups and couples.

A convenient location just a 5-minute walk to "Kyoto Imperial Palace" and "Kamo River," and a direct train ride to various tourist attractions such as "Gion," "Sanjusangendo," "Kiyomizu Temple," "Tofukuji," and "Fushimi Inari." This is a fully renovated Kyomachiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) available as an entire rental, limited to one group per day, offering a modern Japanese-style Property. The first floor features a Japanese-style living room and dining area, while the second floor includes a Japanese-style room where futons can be laid out and a Western-style room equipped with beds. A kitchen with an IH stove is also available for cooking. This townhouse is perfect for couples, families, or a romantic getaway.

Just a short walk to Gion, a popular tourist destination in Kyoto. A renovated Kyoto townhouse by the Shirakawa River, this exclusive Property accommodates one group per day. Traditional Japanese-style rooms, a kitchen with an old-style hearth design equipped with an IH stove and cooking utensils. A bathroom offering an Onsen-like experience through a small garden. The second-floor Japanese-style room overlooking Shirakawa allows you to rest on futons. Enjoy a Kyoto-style stay with the soothing sounds of Shirakawa nearby.

"Kira Kyoto Higashiyama" is a one-group-per-day exclusive Property quietly nestled in a back alley near Shirakawa, which flows through Higashiyama, Kyoto. Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Station, it is within walking distance of iconic Kyoto landmarks such as Heian Shrine, Shoren-in Temple, and Chion-in Temple. A short stroll further will take you to the vibrant historic district of Gion, the heart of Kyoto's traditional culture. Facing the former residence of Yasuyuki Namikawa from the Meiji era (a nationally designated cultural property), the Property offers a lounge overlooking a stunning Japanese garden designed by the 7th-generation Jihei Ogawa, washi art featuring red and white plum blossoms adorning the bedrooms, and a semi-open-air Shigaraki ware bath with a tsuboniwa garden. Its uniqueness sets it apart even among Kyoto's finest accommodations. Immerse yourself in the timeless flow of history, enjoy the view of the exquisite Japanese garden, and savor a luxurious moment with a drink at the bar counter.