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

Elegant, tranquil Japanese gardens with scenic views & a tea house serving matcha & sweets.

Contemporary rooms & suites in a chic property with a Western restaurant & a swanky bar. A 4-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae subway station, this modern hotel is 3 km from both the Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple and Nijō Castle. The casual rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Plush suites add living areas with sofas. There's a floor reserved for female guests only. A chic restaurant serves Western cuisine, and there's also a swanky bar and a bakery.

Explore the stunning gardens of this historic Kyoto palace complex, where you can wander the beautifully landscaped grounds and soak up rich culture—all for free!

Casual hotel featuring informal rooms & studios, plus a lounge, breakfast & Wi-Fi. A 2-minute walk from the nearest subway station, this unpretentious hotel is a kilometer from the 17th-century Nijō Castle and 7 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine. Laid-back rooms provide smart TVs, Nespresso machines and Wi-Fi. Studios add kitchenettes, microwaves and sitting areas. Some have soaking tubs. Amenities consist of guest laundry facilities, a lounge and coworking space. Airport transfers and breakfast are available.

Dive into a treasure trove of traditional Japanese crafts at this multi-story shopping haven, where unique souvenirs and quality artistry abound.

Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.

Straightforward rooms with tatami floors in a cozy inn featuring a leafy garden. Nestled along a narrow alley lined with traditional wooden buildings, this warm inn is a 4-minute walk from Kōdai-ji, a 17th-century Zen Buddhist temple with scenic gardens, and 16 minutes' walk from Higashiyama subway station. The simple rooms come with tatami floors, traditional short-legged tables and futons; some feature separate sitting areas with sliding doors. Japanese or Western-style breakfast is available. There's also a leafy garden. A nightly curfew applies.

Nestled in Kyoto's bustling Nishiki Market, this compact gem focuses on expertly crafted chef's knives and offers personalized service that makes knife shopping memorable.

Traditional Buddhist temple offering tours, meditation classes & lodging in a simple guesthouse.