The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Hiei in Kyoto for 2026

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A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

1. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

6 mi from Mount Hiei

JIAYING

$61 nightly

$68 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

A building entrance with a sign indicating a Japanese-style hotel, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with a wooden sign indicating separate areas for men and women, a small water feature, and a sliding door.

A building with a large illuminated sign in Japanese characters, a covered entrance, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

2. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

6.7 mi from Mount Hiei

Fenglei

$68 nightly

$76 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

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

A modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a long communal table, and a bar area.

A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.

3. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

7.2 mi from Mount Hiei

Richard

$53 nightly

$58 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.

A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.

4. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

6.3 mi from Mount Hiei

Andrea

$64 nightly

$71 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

5. moksa Rebirth Hotel

1.6 mi from Mount Hiei

Peter

$158 nightly

$174 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A hotel corridor with a wooden floor, a black mat at the entrance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

6. Cross Hotel Kyoto

5.4 mi from Mount Hiei

Myrna

$107 nightly

$120 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with vertical panels.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a bed, a wall with vertical lines, and large windows.

7. Hotel Emion Kyoto

7.4 mi from Mount Hiei

Andres

$62 nightly

$69 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.

A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.

8. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

7.1 mi from Mount Hiei

chatty

$69 nightly

$76 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.

A woman pouring tea into a cup at a wooden table in a room with a window and curtains.

A reception area with a honeycomb-patterned wall, a wooden reception desk, and two standing lamps.

9. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

5.5 mi from Mount Hiei

Joseph

$52 nightly

$58 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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 room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

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

10. Heihachi Tea House Inn

2.6 mi from Mount Hiei

"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

$616 nightly

$734 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern reception area with a wooden wall feature, a reception desk, and a bench.

A modern hotel exterior with illuminated signage, a glass entrance, and a tiled pavement.

A modern hallway with dark tiled walls, recessed lighting, and a smooth floor.

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, large windows, and seating areas with sofas and chairs.

11. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

7.1 mi from Mount Hiei

Renzelyn Julia Lagat

$49 nightly

$55 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

The exterior of RIhGA GRAN KYOTO with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a staircase and illuminated signage.

A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick wall, and bamboo plants in planters.

An indoor escalator in a modern building with a sleek design, surrounded by wooden paneling and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

12. Rihga Gran Kyoto

7.2 mi from Mount Hiei

dung minh

$62 nightly

$68 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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 hallway with a long wooden bench, stone walls, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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.

13. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

5.4 mi from Mount Hiei

julie

$45 nightly

$50 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A room with a bed, a television, a wooden wall, and a chandelier.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and houses.

A dining area with a view of mountains, a table set with cutlery and wine glasses, and a unique chair design.

A modern kitchen with a sink, countertop, and hanging lights.

14. Yadoya Lodge

2.7 mi from Mount Hiei

Bonnie

$113 nightly

$125 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

A buffet area with various food stations and a well-lit interior.

A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

15. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

5.4 mi from Mount Hiei

Karina Anette

$60 nightly

$66 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

16. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.9 mi from Mount Hiei

Spencer

$96 nightly

$106 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 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.

17. Hilton Kyoto

5.3 mi from Mount Hiei

Michelle

$228 nightly

$250 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.

A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

18. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

4.8 mi from Mount Hiei

Gerardo

$304 nightly

$334 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, stone accents, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped garden area.

A modern interior with a central rock garden, seating area, and hanging lights.

19. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

6.7 mi from Mount Hiei

Eva

$38 nightly

$43 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large sink, mirror, and a city view.

A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

20. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

6.9 mi from Mount Hiei

Osvaldo

$142 nightly

$159 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Mount Hiei

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 93 reviews	View
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 933 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Yadoya Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo	9.6 Exceptional 130 reviews	View

Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel, very easy to access the train station and other tourist areas."

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel. The staff were very attentive to whatever we needed and did not hesitate to help. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for everything."

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place, very quiet, tucked away from busy Kyoto. The onsen in our garden is fantastic. The stuff is very nice and professional."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This was an impeccable hotel experience. An amazing value for the money. The hotel is gorgeous; every detail was thought of. The onsen is wonderful, the staff friendly and kind. The food at breakfast was delicious. I wish every hotel experience was this good. 10/10!"

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Real hot springs in this place . Close to kyoto and osaka , took train to visit these cities . Was great !"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"A very decent ryokan with beautiful public hot spring and sauna. Good amenities. Very nice private onsen with a view to Lake Biwa. Free pre dinner drinks and snacks."

Biwako Hanakaido

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn."

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Experience the peacefulness and architectural beauty of this 8th-century monastic complex, which spreads across the forested summit of Mount Hiei.

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A traditional Japanese temple with red torii gates and a stone lantern.

Enryaku-ji East Temple

After visiting Enryaku-ji East Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

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A multi-paneled view of a serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn foliage.

Ruriko-in Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Ruriko-in Temple, 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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A procession with a golden carriage, participants in white attire, and a crowd in an outdoor setting.

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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A serene Japanese garden with a small stream, moss-covered rocks, and traditional stone lanterns.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Relax amid the serenity of the garden of a one-time monks’ residence. Sip cups of matcha tea while gazing through the windows of a serene tearoom.

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Garden Museum Hiei

Explore the great outdoors at Garden Museum Hiei, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Kakekannonji Temple

Kakekannonji 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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Mikage Shrine

After visiting Mikage Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount Hiei?

Mount Hiei is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 269 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Mount Hiei?

Moksa Rebirth Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Hiei. Other good options within 5 miles include The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Yumotokan.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mount Hiei?

Expedia has 269 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mount Hiei.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Mount Hiei.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mount Hiei, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mount Hiei?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Otsu City Museum of History. Enryakuji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Shimogamo Shrine are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mount Hiei. You can check out the local talent at Kyoto Concert Hall, Biwako Hall, and Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall.

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Our top choices for Mount Hiei hotels

1. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

2. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

5. moksa Rebirth Hotel

6. Cross Hotel Kyoto

7. Hotel Emion Kyoto

8. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

9. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10. Heihachi Tea House Inn

11. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

12. Rihga Gran Kyoto

13. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

14. Yadoya Lodge

15. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

16. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

17. Hilton Kyoto

18. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

19. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

20. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Yumotokan

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hanakaido

Other attractions near Mount Hiei

Enryakuji Temple

Enryaku-ji East Temple

Ruriko-in Temple

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Garden Museum Hiei

Kakekannonji Temple

Mikage Shrine

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