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.

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.

A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.

1. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

6 mi from Mount Hiei

Joshua

$150 nightly

$165 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

Kathy

$99 nightly

$113 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A spa pool with a view of a rocky landscape and greenery.

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

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

3. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

6.3 mi from Mount Hiei

Ben

$234 nightly

$263 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

7.2 mi from Mount Hiei

Mylene

$89 nightly

$98 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

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

5. Cross Hotel Kyoto

5.4 mi from Mount Hiei

Gary

$222 nightly

$250 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

1.6 mi from Mount Hiei

Peter

$288 nightly

$317 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

7. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

7.1 mi from Mount Hiei

chatty

$120 nightly

$133 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.

The exterior of Hotel MUSE with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling and a patterned glass facade.

A modern lounge area with a polished floor, wooden paneling, and a sign reading "MUSSE Lounge".

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages, a kitchen area in the background, and modern lighting fixtures.

8. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

5.5 mi from Mount Hiei

Martha patricia

$106 nightly

$116 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass wall.

A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

A modern interior with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a brick building.

9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

5.7 mi from Mount Hiei

Duane

$309 nightly

$340 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

10. Hotel Emion Kyoto

7.4 mi from Mount Hiei

Aurelia

$109 nightly

$120 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

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.

11. 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

$572 nightly

$629 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

12. Hilton Kyoto

5.3 mi from Mount Hiei

John

$372 nightly

$408 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

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

13. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

4.8 mi from Mount Hiei

Liron Ben

$336 nightly

$371 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

14. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

7.1 mi from Mount Hiei

Crystal

$85 nightly

$94 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

Raul

$112 nightly

$124 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

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.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

16. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

5.4 mi from Mount Hiei

julie

$80 nightly

$88 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with patrons seated at tables, a bar counter with bottles, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with a long dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows offering city views.

17. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

5.5 mi from Mount Hiei

edward

$322 nightly

$355 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

18. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

5.5 mi from Mount Hiei

David

$94 nightly

$106 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

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

19. Yadoya Lodge

2.7 mi from Mount Hiei

Bonnie

$143 nightly

$159 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

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

20. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

6.9 mi from Mount Hiei

Dino

$161 nightly

$180 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Mount Hiei

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 810 reviews	View
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 944 reviews	View
Yadoya Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews	View

Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Our issue was very specific and might not affect most. There were limited gluten free options in the restaurants for lunch and dinner. Although you can convince a chef in other places to grill fish or steak easily, it was not an option here, at least in the common restaurant. Breakfast was better. They had gluten free bread and many options. Also, all restaurants (there are two other special ones) close rather early. But other than these (which might not be a big issue for most) a really good hotel. Fantastic staff."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Second time in the hotel , even we asked to be upgraded they offered just with extra charge . Breakfast doesn’t have the variety I would expect including lack of western products and vegetables . Service is good in general and location excellent . Room size is not too big for superior double All together price wise is reasonable"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel staff were excellent and the hotel shuttle was especially beneficial. The only recommendation I would offer is to have coffee mugs and ice and water dispensers in the rooms or at least on each floor."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"The amenities are endless. The staff are amazing. We didn't want to leave."

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

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."

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."

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."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing."

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 wooden structure with hanging lanterns and a backdrop of lush green trees.

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 relaxing 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 culturally rich 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 208 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 208 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, Shugakuin Imperial Villa, and Ginkaku-ji Temple 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. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

5. Cross Hotel Kyoto

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

8. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10. Hotel Emion Kyoto

11. Heihachi Tea House Inn

12. Hilton Kyoto

13. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

14. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

15. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

16. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

17. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

18. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

19. Yadoya Lodge

20. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

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Top Mount Hiei Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Yumotokan

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

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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