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Unpretentious restaurant in an intimate setting presenting avant-garde French meals & desserts.

Explore the stunning gardens of this historic Kyoto palace complex, where you can wander the beautifully landscaped grounds and soak up rich culture—all for free!

Lively eatery for traditional meat dishes like beef shabu shabu & homemade ramen with grilled pork.

Streamlined rooms have tatami floors, chabudai tables and futons, plus private bathrooms. Complimentary regional breakfast and dinner is served in-room.A regular tea ceremony is performed by candlelight in the inn's tea house. There's also a peaceful central courtyard and garden, and shared bathing facilities are available.

Rugged Sakyō-ku rises to the summit of Mount Hiei, accessed by cable car or via forested trails. Nightingales and macaque monkeys can often be seen or heard along the way. At the peak is Enryakuji, a centuries-old Buddhist temple. The area’s other holy sites include 2,000-year-old riverside shrine Shimogamo-jinja. Guided tours take visitors through manicured Japanese gardens at Shugakuin Imperial Villa. ― Google

Nestled along the tranquil shores of the Kamogawa River, this luxe hotel blends traditional Japanese elegance with modern comfort, offering stunning views and top-notch service.

Tranquil suites in a refined lodging featuring complimentary breakfast, a spa & a bar. In a timber building with a traditional wooden gate, this serene, elegant hotel is an 11-minute walk from Marutamachi train station, a 15-minute walk from the 17th-century Nijō Castle and 3 km from vendors at the bustling Nishiki Market. The 10 tranquil 2-story suites feature separate living rooms, plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded units add kitchenettes; some have tatami floors and/or futons. Breakfast is complimentary. There’s also a spa, a garden and a bar.

Warm inn in an Edo-period teahouse offering traditional rooms, a bathhouse & 2 free meals. Accessed by a bridge over the Shirakawa Stream, this quaint inn in an Edo-period tea house is fronted by gardens with plum and cherry trees. It's a 7-minute walk from Kawaramachi train station and 9 minutes on foot from the 7th-century Yasaka Shrine. Traditionally decorated rooms feature TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers, plus tatami mats, chabudai dining tables, and garden or stream views. All have living areas, heated floors, and bathrooms with wooden tubs. Breakfast and dinner are free. There's a serene bar, and a library offering a guest computer and CD/DVD rentals. A bathhouse has a soaking tub with massage jets.

Pizzeria Marita is a cozy spot where a passionate chef crafts authentic Neapolitan pizzas in a wood-fired oven, serving up fresh, mouthwatering slices daily.

Simple rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi in a down-to-earth property offering a bar with a terrace. An 8-minute walk from Kyoto station, this straightforward hotel is 1 km from the observation deck and food court at Kyoto Tower, and 2 km from the 16th-century Hongan-ji temple. Bright rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows feature flat-screens and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add lounge areas. There's an informal bar with a terrace, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities. Breakfast and parking are available for a fee.