Yosuke Yamaji

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

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.

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.

Nestled in serene Kyoto, this 15th-century temple features a stunning Zen rock garden and a delightful yudofu restaurant, perfect for a peaceful escape.

Ginkakuji, the serene Silver Pavilion of Kyoto, boasts exquisite gardens and a stunning sand mound, making it a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle.

Warm rooms with free Wi-Fi in a contemporary hotel featuring a casual multi-cuisine restaurant. On a commercial street with shops, this modern hotel is a 6-minute walk from Sanjō train station, an 8-minute walk from the bustling Nishiki Market and 5 km from the 17th-century Nijō Castle. The warm, contemporary rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. There's a relaxed buffet restaurant offering Japanese, Italian and Western-style cuisine. Breakfast is available for a fee.

"食材選び、下ごしらえ、包丁技法、調理方法、器、盛り付け、心意気、そのひとつひとつが積み重なって、お料理は芸術品にまで達します。 山に降る雨粒がいつしか小川になり、大流になるようにやさしくせせらぎ、ゆるぎなく流れていく―――「水」 そんな水の流れのように柔軟に 四季の移ろいを映し、時代や人に寄り添うお料理を宮川町の町屋でお楽しみください。"

Home-roasted coffee, spiced chai & ice cream served in a chic, minimalist setting.

The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a cozy haven for manga fans, boasting walls of Japanese comics and comfy reading spots to lose yourself in stories.

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.