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ANA Hotel Kyoto
#19 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 29, 2012
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Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae
#11 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 27, 2012
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Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
#35 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 28, 2012
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Best Western Hotel Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 25, 2012
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Kyoto Rich Hotel
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Last reviewed May 24, 2012
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel
#8 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 22, 2012
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APA Hotel Kyoto-Ekimae
#71 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 20, 2012
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Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi
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Kyoto Horikawa Inn
#77 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 16, 2012
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Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Omiya
#65 of 135 hotels in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 11, 2012
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Hanaikada
#78 of 186 B&Bs / inns in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 6, 2012
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Kyoto Traveler's Inn
#73 of 194 specialty lodging in Kyoto
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Last reviewed May 6, 2012
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Sawaya Honten
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Kyoto Dai-Ni Tower Hotel
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Ishicho Shogikuen
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Ranked #21 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
109 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 2.9 miles from city center
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- "Big, traditional, but best d..." Mar 29, 2012
- "Tadasu-no-mori forest is rig..." Dec 24, 2011
- "Stays on your mind." Nov 20, 2011
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Ranked #22 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
6 reviews
Attraction type Other
Distance 1.3 miles from city center
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- "Miyako Odori - don't miss" Apr 23, 2012
- "桜の季節の「都をどり」は必見です。" May 1, 2012
- "4月に訪れるならぜひ都をどりを" Apr 30, 2012
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Ranked #23 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
52 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.2 miles from city center
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- "Atmospheric Temple with Beau..." May 27, 2012
- "Good" Apr 6, 2012
- "Fascinating Architecture!" Apr 10, 2010
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Ranked #24 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
33 reviews
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 4.5 miles from city center
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- "Miraculous Monkeys" May 24, 2012
- "Take a minute to catch your..." May 4, 2012
- "Cheeky Characters" Apr 25, 2012
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Ranked #25 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
96 reviews
Distance 1.3 miles from city center
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- "Amazing" May 26, 2012
- "Beautiful gardens and place..." May 4, 2012
- "A relatively nice one in kyo..." Feb 22, 2012
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Ranked #26 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
98 reviews
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This scenic path follows cherry-tree lined canal and is named after a Kyoto University philosopher, Kitaro Nishida, who used...
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This scenic path follows cherry-tree lined canal and is named after a Kyoto University philosopher, Kitaro Nishida, who used it for his daily walk.
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Attraction type Trails; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance 2.9 miles from city center
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- "A lovely way to spend an hou..." May 18, 2012
- "Excellent" May 8, 2012
- "Beautiful walk with the cher..." May 1, 2012
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Ranked #27 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
73 reviews
Distance 4.2 miles from city center
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- "Do this with Shimogamo shrin..." Dec 25, 2011
- "Quiet and Peaceful Shrine" Aug 1, 2011
- "A gem in kyoto" Dec 14, 2009
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Ranked #28 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
68 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.8 miles from city center
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- "An imposing temple and impre..." May 4, 2012
- "Wow! This is huge!" Apr 26, 2012
- "Lots of refurbishment going..." Apr 25, 2012
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Ranked #29 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
77 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 3.1 miles from city center
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- "Tranquility at Last" May 26, 2012
- "A beautiful temple with an a..." Apr 24, 2012
- "Elegant and peaceful place" Mar 27, 2012
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Ranked #30 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
139 reviews
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This location was the home of the Imperial Family until 1868 when the formal residence was relocated to Tokyo. Free, guided...
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This location was the home of the Imperial Family until 1868 when the formal residence was relocated to Tokyo. Free, guided tours are given daily but only to those who have made reservations in advance.
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Government Buildings; Parks
Distance 1.8 miles from city center
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- "No walk-ins" May 25, 2012
- "Skippable" May 17, 2012
- "Nice palace, great tour" Apr 27, 2012
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Ranked #31 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
25 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 5.0 miles from city center
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- "敷き紅葉の美しい景色は最高です。" May 15, 2012
- "紅葉はここが止め" Feb 20, 2012
- "チョットかな？" Feb 4, 2012
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Ranked #32 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
26 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 5.2 miles from city center
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- "small peaceful place" Jun 3, 2009
- "苔の庭" May 5, 2012
- "期待すると" Mar 26, 2012
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Ranked #33 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
56 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 8.5 miles from city center
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- "パワースポットとして若者にも人気の神社。" May 16, 2012
- "心おちつく、川の流れと木の葉のさやぎ。" May 3, 2012
- "Der Wassergott wacht über de..." May 1, 2012
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Ranked #34 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
76 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 4.6 miles from city center
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- "Really nice" May 28, 2012
- "Wonderful gardens" Apr 9, 2012
- "Step back in time" Feb 14, 2012
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Ranked #35 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
25 reviews
The Daitoku-ji complex of Zen Buddhism consists of 24 temples,including Daisen-in and Ryogen-in.
Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Gardens; Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance 3.1 miles from city center
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- "Nice but not "must-see"" Sep 20, 2011
- "My favourite place in Kyoto" Sep 22, 2010
- "A sense of Zen" Jan 31, 2008
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Ranked #36 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
15 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Gardens
Distance 4.0 miles from city center
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- "Lovely gardens but very expe..." Apr 23, 2012
- "Amazing" Mar 17, 2012
- "Moss is a Wonderful Thing" Dec 26, 2011
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Ranked #37 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
16 reviews
Attraction type Gardens
Distance 4.9 miles from city center
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- "Easy walk to enjoy its priva..." Dec 3, 2011
- "This garden is a must place..." Nov 9, 2011
- "嵯峨野の景観" Jan 31, 2012
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Ranked #38 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
63 reviews
Distance 0.4 miles from city center
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- "lovely train station" May 2, 2012
- "Great shopping store and des..." Feb 1, 2012
- "All in one store" Dec 19, 2011
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Ranked #39 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
30 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Gardens
Distance 3.9 miles from city center
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- "大広間から見るお庭がステキ" May 2, 2012
- "落ち着く庭園" Apr 22, 2012
- "ツウな場所。ダイアナ妃も来た！" Mar 23, 2012
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Ranked #40 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
20 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance 3.0 miles from city center
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- "Small but unforgetable" Jan 31, 2012
- "Worth a wander" Jan 5, 2012
- "Quiet and secluded temple" Aug 12, 2011
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Ranked #42 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
43 reviews
Owner description:
This temple complex includes several buildings and an expansive Japanese garden. One of the oldest structures in Kyoto is a...
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This temple complex includes several buildings and an expansive Japanese garden. One of the oldest structures in Kyoto is a five-story pagoda that can be found on the temple grounds.
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Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 5.0 miles from city center
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- "Put this on your autumn "Mus..." Jan 30, 2012
- "Out of the City, worth the d..." Jan 20, 2012
- "go if you have extra time" Jun 3, 2009
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Ranked #43 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
17 reviews
Attraction type Gardens
Distance 3.3 miles from city center
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- "Get a break from temples!" Feb 18, 2012
- "Why don't more people come h..." Aug 13, 2011
- "春は桜とチューリップ！！！" Apr 28, 2012
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Ranked #44 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
97 reviews
Distance 1.5 miles from city center
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- "Drop in as you will be passi..." Jan 28, 2012
- "Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park" Sep 9, 2011
- "Centrally located shrine" Aug 12, 2011
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Ranked #45 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
29 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.8 miles from city center
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- "From my first sight of the 8..." Apr 24, 2012
- "Go for the light up" Feb 18, 2012
- "One of the most beautiful Ja..." Jan 20, 2012
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Ranked #46 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
17 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 4.0 miles from city center
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- "のんびりと・・・" Feb 28, 2012
- "額縁絵のような景色" Jan 30, 2012
- "時間を忘れます" Dec 1, 2011
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Ranked #47 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
12 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 1.5 miles from city center
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- "京都らしい趣のある小路です" Apr 30, 2012
- "風情のある小路" Apr 21, 2012
- "東山観光には" Feb 15, 2012
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Ranked #48 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
23 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 2.5 miles from city center
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- "Beautiful complex of shrines..." Mar 28, 2011
- "A great way to experience Sh..." Jan 10, 2011
- "Huge area with Shukubo (inn)" Jun 17, 2009
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Ranked #49 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
37 reviews
Attraction type Bridges
Distance 4.4 miles from city center
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- "A Brdige With A View" Dec 26, 2011
- "京都の代名詞" May 21, 2012
- "一度渡ってみてください" Apr 21, 2012
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Ranked #50 of 278 Attractions in Kyoto
25 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Mountains; Lookouts
Distance 8.6 miles from city center
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- "A great little outing for a..." May 7, 2012
- "Do not care about festivals..." Apr 2, 2012
- "Serenity" Feb 18, 2012
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