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Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and... more » Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and the Ryoanji zen garden. Walk around Old Kyoto, through alleys of traditional narrow wooden houses, known as "houses for eels," to restaurant terraces along the River Kamo. The geisha quarter's Gion Corner offers glimpses into traditional arts, from puppetry to kyo-mai, dance performances by apprentice geisha. « less
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“Standard Hotel. Free Internet.”

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Echo2006
U.S.A.
Jul 13, 2009

The single room (including bathroom) was small, but this is to be expected in Japan. The hotel staff was nice. They have free internet in the lobby, but if there are young kids staying in the hotel...more

“Nice stay - has its pros and cons”

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

4 of 5 stars
OCtraveler34
Orange County, CA
Jul 13, 2009

All in all - we enjoyed our 2 nights in the Westin Miyako Kyoto. Definitely has a dated feel to it, but is otherwise nice. We had a nonsmoking room that smelled faintly of a smoking room, though was...more

“A bit out of the way but a quiet place to stay”

Ryokan Yamazaki

4 of 5 stars
blinknoodle
Ottawa
Jul 11, 2009

I liked my stay at Yamazaki. We were in the Annexe, without any other travellers, so it definitely was quiet. If it were busier, I am not sure how quiet it could have been as the walls were literally...more

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