Where to stay in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama, Kyoto
岡崎・北東山
The museum and shrine district around Heian Shrine and the temples along the eastern hills from Nanzen-ji to Ginkaku-ji and the Philosopher's Path. It suits travellers who want a calmer, residential base near gardens and museums.
- Median per night
- US$534
- Typical range (p25 to p75)
- US$293 to US$807
- Hotels sampled
- 791.2 km, 24 September 2026
- Travel time (public transport)
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- Kyoto Station30 min
- Shijo-Kawaramachi crossing20 min
- Yasaka Shrine (Gion)15 min
- Nearest stations
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- Higashiyama10 min walk
- Keage13 min walk
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Hotels in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama for your dates
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Pros
- Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji, Eikan-do and the Philosopher's Path within walking distance
- Several museums in Okazaki for rainy days
- Quiet residential streets with more vacation rentals than the centre, according to Japan Guide
- Tozai Line connection to Karasuma Oike and on to Kyoto Station
Cons
- Few restaurants and bars open late
- Ginkaku-ji and the north end of the Philosopher's Path are served only by bus
- Longer trips to Kyoto Station and to Arashiyama than from the centre
Types of stay
A few large full-service hotels, ryokan and inns near Nanzen-ji and Heian Shrine, and vacation rentals and guesthouses in the residential streets.
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Places in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama
- Temple Shoren-in 青蓮院 A Tendai temple at the foot of the Higashiyama hills whose head priests were traditionally members of the imperial family. Paid entry 45 min 5 min walk
- Shrine Heian Shrine 平安神宮 Built in 1895 for the 1100th anniversary of the capital's founding, with main buildings modelled on a reduced-scale Heian period palace and a large torii gate on the approach. Paid entry 1 h 10 min walk
- Temple Nanzen-ji 南禅寺 Head temple of one of the schools of Rinzai Zen, at the foot of the Higashiyama hills. Paid entry 1 h 7 min walk
- Temple Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji) 永観堂 A Jodo sect temple north of Nanzen-ji known for its autumn colours, its hillside Tahoto pagoda and a statue of the Amida Buddha with his head turned to the side. Paid entry 1 h 15 min walk
- Street Philosopher's Path 哲学の道 A stone path of about 2 km along a canal of the Lake Biwa Canal system, between Ginkaku-ji and the Nanzen-ji area. Free entry 45 min 8 min walk
- Temple Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) 銀閣寺（慈照寺） Built in 1482 as the retirement villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa and converted into a Zen temple after his death. Paid entry 45 min 10 min walk
- Temple Honen-in 法然院 A small temple a short walk east of the Philosopher's Path, entered through a thatched gate between raked sand mounds. Free entry 20 min 12 min walk
- Street Keage Incline 蹴上インクライン A disused inclined railway, about 582 m long, that carried boats on the Lake Biwa Canal from 1891 to 1948. Free entry 20 min 3 min walk
- Museum Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art 京都市京セラ美術館 The municipal art museum in Okazaki, facing the National Museum of Modern Art across the approach to Heian Shrine. Paid entry 1 h 30 min 8 min walk
- Museum National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto 京都国立近代美術館 A national museum of modern art and design in Okazaki, opposite the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art. Paid entry 1 h 15 min 7 min walk
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05FAQ
Questions
How much does a hotel in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama cost?
The median nightly rate was US$534 in the 24 September 2026 sample of 79 properties, with a typical range of US$293 to US$807.
How long are the trips from a hotel in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama?
Typical door-to-door times by public transport: Kyoto Station 30 min, Shijo-Kawaramachi crossing 20 min, Yasaka Shrine (Gion) 15 min.
Which stations serve hotels in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama?
Higashiyama (Tozai Line), 10 min walk; Keage (Tozai Line), 13 min walk.
Who is a stay in Okazaki and Northern Higashiyama best for?
The data tags it for: quiet stays, families and luxury.