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Kyoto Hotel Okura
★★★★★ *****

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Hotel Honnoji
★★★★ ****

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Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa
★★★★ ****

Rates from: $7500

Hotel Alpha Kyoto
★★★ ***

Rates from: $6300

Ikumatsu
★★ **

Rates from: $29400

Royal Park Hotel The Kyoto
★★★★ ****

Rates from: $10000

Kamogawakan
★★★ ***

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Ishicho Shogikuen
★★★★ ****

Rates from: $29100

City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
★ *

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Best Western Hotel Kyoto
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What to Do in Kyoto

Temple of the Golden Pavilion

This Zen Buddhist temple is one of the most visited sights in Kyoto. It is often crowded, therefore the best time for visit is the early morning.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The official residence of Japan royal family, although they do not live here. It is a magnificent complex of buildings and gardens worth of admiring.

Nijō Castle

An impressive must-see castle with two concentric rings of fortification and moats. The castle contains two beautiful palaces and shows dignity of Japanese nobility in the past.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

An independent Buddhist temple located halfway up Otowa Mountain. It offers wonderful view of the whole Kyoto.

Nishiki Market

This market is the right place, if you want to explore Japanese cuisine and its ingredients. The atmosphere here is wonderful.

Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine

One of the most beautiful shrine complexes in Japan dedicated to the gods of rice and sake. This complex is huge so you can spend the whole day sightseeing.

The Western Temple of the Original Vow

A temple listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is great to enjoy its quiet and peaceful atmosphere while admiring its unique architecture.

Temple of the Silver Pavilion

Another must-see temple in Kyoto. This one is Zen Buddhist and its located in an amazing garden with lots of trees and ponds.

Gion Corner

This venue shows traditional Japan arts such as ikebana, Kyo-mai dance, tea ceremony or Bunraku puppet theater. It is the right place if you want to explore Japanese culture.

Kyoto Botanical Gardens

If you would like to explore more of Japan plants and flowers you should visit this botanical garden and conservatory. There are beautiful flowerbeds and bamboo and bonsai gardens.

The Temple of the Dragon at Peace

This Zen temple is the most famous example of traditional Japanese rock garden. The temple and gardens are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Pontochō District

This district is famous because there are traditional geisha houses and tea houses since 16th century. It has an amazing atmosphere.

Yasaka Shrine

An amazing shrine containing complex of buildings. It is beautiful to visit it in the evening because there are lanterns everywhere and it creates a mysterious atmosphere.