Rinn Shiki Juraku

Traditional rooms with tatami floors in a quaint property offering a rock garden & a bathhouse. Set in a traditional Japanese house with wood-paneled walls, screen doors and a leafy courtyard, this quaint inn is a 3-minute walk from trains at Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, and 2 km from both Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu-dera, a Buddhist temple. The airy, classic rooms feature tatami floors, chabudai dining tables and futons, plus flat-screens and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms offer wood-framed beds and/or verandas overlooking a garden. There’s a restaurant; a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Other amenities include a lounge, a landscaped rock garden, and a bathhouse with artificial hot spring water. Parking is available.

This upscale eatery serves fresh Kyoto seafood delights from sashimi to grilled shellfish, all in a sleek, welcoming space with excellent service.

The Nishijin Textile Center in Kyoto is a vibrant hub of exquisite kimonos, intricate textiles, and live weaving demos, perfect for any textile enthusiast.

A cozy gem in Kyoto, Chikarayama offers melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu sukiyaki paired with warm service, making it a must-visit dining experience.

This charming onsen in a quaint neighborhood offers a variety of affordable hot-spring baths, friendly service, and an authentic experience that's tattoo-friendly.

Streamlined rooms in an eclectic hotel featuring a restaurant & robotic dinosaur receptionists. A 3-minute walk from Kyoto train station, this funky, innovative hotel is 3 km from both Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Taisha, an ancient Shinto shrine. Streamlined rooms with wood accents feature desks, Wi-Fi and TVs, as well as minifridges, kettles and safes. Amenities include a relaxed restaurant, and a front desk staffed by robotic dinosaurs. Breakfast and parking are available.

Luxury paper store with roots dating back to 1716 for a range of handmade paper & other stationery.

Kichi Kichi Omurice is a cozy, whimsical eatery in Kyoto where Chef Motokichi delights diners with his signature omelette rice and a captivating show.

Contemporary hotel featuring a tranquil bathhouse & a streamlined restaurant/bar. Featuring a mix of modern and traditional Japanese styling, this contemporary hotel surrounded by restaurants is a 3-minute walk from Gion–Shijo train station and a 13-minute walk from Kōdai–ji, a 17th-century Buddhist temple. Streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some add sitting or living areas. Kids age 6 and under stay at no charge with an adult. Complimentary coffee is served in a lounge. There's also a sleek restaurant/bar, and a tranquil communal bathhouse with a garden. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Simple dorms & private rooms with tatami mats in an understated hostel offering a modest cafe. A 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo train station, this low-key hostel in a traditional Ryokan house is 1 km from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple. The mountainside Fushimi Inari-taisha Shinto shrine is 4 km away. Simple single-sex dorms feature tatami floors and futons, and have hanging bamboo dividers between sleeping spaces. Private rooms sleep up to 4 guests. All provide free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Freebies include tea and coffee in the communal kitchen. There's also a lounge and a modest cafe. Breakfast and bike rentals are available for a fee. Minimum stay rules may apply.