Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Perched in Higashiyama Ward overlooking Kyoto's historic temple district, Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu commands views across traditional machiya rooftops and the Kiyomizu-dera sanctuary below.
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto is a hotel destination wedding venue in 605-0846, Japan, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Kansai International Airport (KIX), 75-90 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, December.
About Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Perched in Higashiyama Ward overlooking Kyoto's historic temple district, Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu commands views across traditional machiya rooftops and the Kiyomizu-dera sanctuary below.
This contemporary hotel sits at 605 meters elevation, offering unobstructed sightlines of the city's eastern mountains and seasonal foliage.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the landscape, making the setting itself the ceremony's backdrop.
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A classy, cultivated stay. Nohga is eco friendly, beautifully decorated, and provides all necessary amenities. My partner and I booked Nohga for our Kyoto visit and found it to be mid range for cost with a very high end experience.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- KIX, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located 450 meters from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's most visited UNESCO sites
- Panoramic views spanning the Higashiyama district with sightlines to eastern mountains
- Contemporary architecture completed in 2020 with 4.6/5 Google rating from 2,000+ reviews
- On-site restaurant and bar for cocktail receptions with unobstructed city views
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception in hotel lobby lounge
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCasual dinner for out-of-town guests at hotel restaurant
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPreparation; hair, makeup, photos on terrace with city backdrop
- 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMCeremony in main hall overlooking Kiyomizu-dera
- 1:00 PM - 4:30 PMReception with lunch course, toasts, entertainment
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMOptional: evening stroll through Higashiyama geisha district
- 10:00 AMGuest checkout; farewell breakfast available
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- KIX · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Kansai International Airport.
- Typical total
- ¥3,500,000-5,500,000Aisle estimate
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¥3,500,000-5,500,000 for 50-80 guests with one night accommodations ($23,000-36,500 USD)
- Ceremony fee
- ¥350,000-500,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- ¥15,000-25,000 a headAisle estimate
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¥15,000-25,000 ($100-165 USD)
- Room rate
- ¥80,000-200,000 a nightAisle estimate
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¥80,000-200,000 per room ($530-1,330 USD)
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 075-323-7120
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Group room rates reduce per-night cost by 15-20%. Ceremony, reception, and accommodation packages available through events department.
Questions about the venue
What is the closest airport?+
Kansai International Airport (KIX), approximately 75-90 minutes by train and car.
Can we rent the entire hotel?+
Nohga offers buyout options for destination weddings. Contact their events team directly for group accommodation packages and exclusive-use pricing.
What is the outdoor space like?+
The hotel features terraces with panoramic views; however, ceremonies typically occur indoors due to Kyoto's weather. Outdoor receptions are possible during favorable seasons.
Are there guest accommodations?+
Yes. The hotel has 67 rooms including suites. Group rates are available for wedding parties.
Can we incorporate local traditions?+
The events team can arrange Shinto blessings, tea ceremonies, and coordination with local geisha performers given advance notice.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.