Planning an early visit to Kiyomizu-dera? Its published opening time is 6:00. Below are three hotels in Higashiyama, with walking-time estimates to the temple where we have checked them.
At a glance
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Walk to Kiyomizu-deraabout 17 minvia Matsubara-dori
TypeHotel, operated by Mitsui Fudosan's Celestine Hotels brand
SOWAKA
Walk to Kiyomizu-deraabout 16 minvia Shimogawara-dori
TypeSmall hotel in a converted former ryotei building
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Walk to Kiyomizu-deraNot measuredwe have not checked this one
TypeCity hotel
Walking times are map-route estimates between the listed addresses. Rates and availability change, so none are listed here.
The three hotels
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Who it may suit
Travellers who want to walk to Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji rather than take a bus.
Type
Hotel, operated by Mitsui Fudosan's Celestine Hotels brand