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Top temple stays in Kyoto

2026 Editors' Selection

The 3 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

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 1

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 2

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 3

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 4

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 5

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 6

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 7

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan 8

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

02

Shogoin Gotenso 1

Shogoin Gotenso 2

Shogoin Gotenso 3

Shogoin Gotenso 4

Shogoin Gotenso 5

Shogoin Gotenso 6

Shogoin Gotenso 7

Shogoin Gotenso 8

Kyoto|Mid-Range

Shogoin Gotenso

聖護院御殿荘

A traditional ryokan-style lodging inside the precinct of Shogo-in Monzeki, head temple of Honzan Shugen-shu and a former temporary Imperial Palace.

English OKVegetarianNear Station

from $110/night

03

Hanazono Kaikan 1

Hanazono Kaikan 2

Hanazono Kaikan 3

Hanazono Kaikan 4

Hanazono Kaikan 5

Hanazono Kaikan 6

Hanazono Kaikan 7

Hanazono Kaikan 8

Kyoto|Mid-Range

Hanazono Kaikan

花園会館

Myoshin-ji's official hotel-style shukubo near JR Hanazono Station, with 66 modern rooms, public bath, and easy access to Zen meditation programs.

English OKVegetarianNear Station

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