Okazaki Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Heian Shrine
An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.
Nanzen-ji Temple
Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.
Kyoto Municipal Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Kyoto Municipal Zoo during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Eikan-do Temple
Explore this hillside temple which features a statue with an unusual history, connected wooden walkways, a bathhouse and a steam house.
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
As a place that celebrates 20th-century contemporary art, this museum has innovative themes that are very different from traditional Kyoto culture.
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan
Top hotels in Okazaki
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
"The staff was excellent, very polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
"Great breakfast! Onsen is great too"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Relaxing, good breakfast"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Rooms were very spacious and clean. Staff was very helpful and accommodating"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"Great amenities for free (like combs, shaving razors, etc) and the hotel was clean, spacious (for Japan), and the staff were accommodating to tourists, and helped with luggage transfer."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"Terrible view, window is looking directly into a parking garage so we couldn’t open the blinds for privacy purposes. Other than that it was fine"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okazaki
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
