Okazaki Travel Guide
Kyoto





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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.

Eikan-do Temple
Explore this hillside temple which features a statue with an unusual history, connected wooden walkways, a bathhouse and a steam house.

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.

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 International Exhibition Hall
Learn about the events happening in Kyoto International Exhibition Hall during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and 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

Kyoto Essentials Private Tour: Perfect for First-Time Visitors

Yu's Personalized Kyoto Tour with Photo: Samurai/Geisha History

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Top hotels in Okazaki

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
A little bit of a walk from the train, but that just gives you more time to take in the sites. Overall, this hotel is great. Aesthetically, it’s top notch. We loved our room and have been talking about it long after our stay. The only knock I’ll give is that the staff felt annoyed when we asked questions. ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Just room as expected
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
This was our favorite hotel on our 10 day trip to Japan. The onsen was amazing, the massage chairs hit the spot when available, and we enjoyed the free coffee / ice cream / ramen daily. We did not add breakfast. The check in area can get hectic, but they had plenty of staff and things moved along ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
No one to help with luggage; front desk would not make dinner reservation--told to walk downstairs and do it myself; very small room; sink and vanity in bedroom area instead of the bathroom; no English television station; no view from bedroom to outside; charge for everything, for example the cappuccino ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
This hotel is very nice, clean, safe and close to all forms of transportation. Breakfast included western style food, very good. The staff should be trained to explain things such as where to find ice since the floors do not have ice machines nor do the rooms have ice buckets ( strange) or where ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

