2026 Editors' Selection

The 5 Best Temple Stays in Kyoto

Hand-picked from 5 temples across Kyoto — ranked by editor curation, traveler reviews, and the depth of monastic experience.

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01Editor's Pick

Kyoto|Mid-Range

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan

知恩院和順会館

The official lodging of Chion-in, head temple of Jodo-shu Pure Land Buddhism, with morning services in a National Treasure hall and 50 modern rooms beside the Sanmon gate.

English OKVegetarianNear Station

from $80/night

Kyoto|Budget

Shunkoin

春光院

Kyoto's most internationally renowned Zen shukubo, offering English-led meditation classes and modern en-suite rooms inside a 1590 Myoshin-ji sub-temple.

English OKVegetarianNear Station

from $60/night