Temple Hotel Shorekizi

Name: Temple Hotel Shorekizi
Address: 45 Donomae Teramachi, Ayabe, Ayabe, Kyoto, JP
Rating: 9

Smoke-free

About this property

Looking for a place to spend a night after a long walk around the city? Hotel "Temple Hotel Shorekizi" is located in Ayabe. This hotel is located in 11 km from the city center. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hotel. Places nearby: Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Location Want to be always on-line? Wi-Fi is available. If you travel by car, there’s a parking zone. At the hotel

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Good to know

Check-in: From 15:00
Check-out: Until 10:00
Pets: Not allowed
Luggage storage: Available
Smoking: Smoke-free
Room types: 1

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Guest Rating

9/10

Excellent

104 reviews

Featured review

Caleb T.

March 2026

10/10

The old details here stay with you. The paper screens between the bedrooms are more than 200 years old, and the temple has been in the hosts’ family for generations. Hearing its story and supporting them felt special. We spent two nights here at the end of 2025, and after a tour of the grounds I knew I wanted to propose in the private Bamboo Forest. It became the highlight of our trip. Masako-san and Koshin-San were so welcoming, and the service was amazing. They took our food allergies seriously, and every home-cooked meal was delicious. We had a huge private space, practically a whole apartment, with a spotless, brand-new bathroom. We also tried the traditional Japanese bath before bed. I slept better than I can remember. We rented a car and took our time around rural Ayabe in Kiyoto prefecture, driving past the rice fields and enjoying the scenery. Koshin-san also showed us how to make a traditional Japanese calligraphy “Goshuin stamp.” We framed it at home and will treasure it for the rest of our lives. This place means a lot to us. We’d gladly return.

Sofia C.

December 2025

10/10

The food may ask you to keep an open mind, but there was something to appreciate in every bite. You could tell it was prepared with care and love. Masako and the monk were very sweet and welcoming, and the activities were interesting. We enjoyed every minute of this authentic stay. The attention to detail was impeccable. Highly recommend. Sofia and Daniel, Malta.

Hannah W.

October 2025

10/10

We only had a short stay, but the monk and his wife made every moment count. They treated us like family, and their kindness and teachings meant so much to me. My time with them changed me deeply, and I’ll always be grateful I got to stay there. Japan will stay with me, and so will this experience. The food was amazing, and the accommodations were clean, comfortable, and peaceful. Sending love from Canada, the Gabber family.

Priya D.

October 2025

10/10

It was easy to reach the temple, and the hosts made us feel welcome right away. We learned a lot and loved being included in the morning service. Dinner was another memorable part of the stay, with so many things to try, and the plum wine cocktail was a big hit. This turned out to be the best experience of our Japan trip and went beyond what we’d hoped for.

Amina K.

September 2025

10/10

We came with our daughters, and the monk cooked dinner for us. They even made a special menu for one of the girls. The service felt five-star, and the temple hotel was fabulous with a perfect host. One of my best experiences in Japan. We recommend it.