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*MachiyaGardenHouse*near stn(Base)
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
2 reviews (2)
258
USD
220
per night
GardenMachiya*WiFi Max10ppl(Kanki)
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
1 review (1)
258
USD
220
per night
Free bike & free portable wifi, WA 4
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
3 reviews (3)
USD
28
per night
LUXURY MACHIYA TAKEYA HONKAN
Entire Home Kyoto, Kyōto Fu, Japan
1 review (1)
USD
442
per night
LUXURY MACHIYA TAKEYA BEKKAN
Entire Home Kyoto, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
332
per night
100 years old Machiya, The historic
Entire Home Kyoto, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
139
per night
Hot spring/Kitano Tenmangu! ★Legal Stay
Entire Home Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
3 reviews (3)
175
USD
105
per night
★Guest House★10min to Kitano Tenmangu!
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
1 review (1)
137
USD
82
per night
Quiet Nishijin Fablic Arthouse
Entire Home Kyoto, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
137
per night
Large Double Room. Kuramaguchi-dori.
Entire Home Kita, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
USD
185
per night
Cozy machiya・Murasakino-an
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
1 review (1)
USD
139
per night
Guest House Hanalei (annex of Kyozen)
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
231
USD
196
per night
Kyoto guest-house kyo-zen / Free WiFi
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
231
per night
Shiki Homes⎪NENE 音々
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
185
per night
Shiki Homes⎪AKI 秋
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
327
per night
Cozy & authentic traditional guesthouse
Entire Home Kyoto, Kyōto Fu, Japan
120
USD
78
per night
Shiki Homes⎪YUKI 雪
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
203
per night
Shiki Homes⎪HARU 春
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
USD
327
per night
Designer's House - Daitoku-ji and Rokuon
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
1 review (1)
189
USD
113
per night
Guest House★Kitano Tenmangu! Full Tatami
Entire Home Kyōto Shi, Kyōto Fu, Japan
145
USD
87
per night
Kyoto
Kita
The romantic vision of Japan as a land of ancient temples and wood-panelled houses becomes a reality in the breathtaking city of Kyoto. Here, in a city that emerged miraculously unscathed from World War II’s bombing raids, Japan’s rich history has been beautifully preserved.
Combine this old-world atmosphere with some of Japan’s most stunning scenery and a diverse, delicious foodie scene and you’ll soon have an idea of just why Kyoto is so alluring. This is the place to be for any travellers who want to experience the colourful culture and layered history of Japan.
Leave your hotel in Kyoto and it will only be a couple of minutes before you see your first temple. Hardly surprising; this city is said to have some 1,600 Buddhist temples within its limits. The most iconic of them all is Kinkaku-ji Temple, the ‘Golden Pavilion’, a gleaming, two-tiered place of worship positioned between a lake and forests. While this is the obvious first stop for tourists, there are many more temples to discover. Visit Daitoku-ji for Zen gardens and Honen-in for quiet contemplation in a woodland setting.
In Kyoto, the past can be experience by simply walking around and some of the oldest shopping streets here feel like they haven’t changed in centuries. The most well-preserved and arguably most atmospheric district is Gion, where geisha still welcome patrons to traditional teahouses. Perhaps the most scenic street is Shimbashi, where historic houses line the riverside.
Climb up Mount Daimonji, which takes about two hours from Ginkaku-ji Temple, for views of the whole city below. For a more serene scenic escape, drift along the Hozugawa River on a traditional, flat-bottomed boat or stroll through forests of bamboo stalks. There’s no best time of year to visit Kyoto, because it looks different and equally beautiful in every season. Autumn here is famous for its spectacular foliage, while the mountains in spring bring pastel-hued blossoms.
Many visitors to Kyoto come for the temples but stay for the food. Snacking is popular here and the quintessential meal is a hearty bowl of ramen noodles at one of the many stalls or restaurants scattered around the city. Kyoto also offers fine dining for anyone seeking a taste of luxury. Try kaiseki, a multi-course dinner comprised of elaborate and highly refined Japanese dishes.
The Kyoto Railway Museum is a fascinating, family-friendly attraction that focuses on the city’s long-standing and efficient transport network, which still exists today. You won’t struggle to get around Kyoto, which is covered in bus and rail routes. There are six train lines, two subways and a system of buses that can take you just about anywhere in this beautiful, historic city.