MUNI KYOTO by 温故知新

Minimalist quarters in a sleek hotel featuring 2 restaurants, a spa & a gym, plus a pastry shop. Across the street from the Katsura River, this sleek hotel is a minute’s walk from the Fukuda Art Museum and 12 minutes away by foot from Saga-Arashiyama train station. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and sofabeds, the minimalist rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and balconies; some add free-standing tubs and/or river views. Suites sleep up to 4 people and offer sitting areas. There are 2 restaurants, 1 of which specializes in French cuisine. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and a pastry shop. Parking and breakfast are available.

Casual inn in a townhouselike building, offering suites with kitchenettes & washers, plus a garden. On a pedestrian road in the historic Higashiyama District, this relaxed, townhouse-style inn is a 2-minute walk from Higashiyama subway station and 9 minutes on foot from the 7th-century Yasaka Shrine. The 4 tranquil suites offer flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms, kitchenettes and washers. Some have garden views, and 1 includes a sleeping loft. Up to 2 kids age 11 and under stay with adults at no additional charge. There's a garden.

Simple performance space providing traditional Japanese dance shows with Kabuki music & songs.

Charming dessert shop offering traditional Japanese confections, matcha tea & more in an airy space.

Savor authentic Kyoto flavors at this cozy eatery, where soba, udon, and warm sake invite you to experience a genuine local dining vibe.

Nestled in a cozy corner of Kyoto, this wood-paneled bar serves exceptional artisanal cocktails and small plates, offering an intimate, stylish vibe perfect for a special night out.

Nijo Castle, a stunning 1603 cypress-wood fortress in Kyoto, boasts expansive gardens and serene landscaping, perfect for a tranquil escape into history.

Chic, wood-lined tea house & gift shop specializing in matcha-flavored ice cream, drinks & sweets.

Counter seats allow guests to watch the open kitchen turn out ramen bowls at this easygoing eatery.