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Once the capital of Japan, Kyoto is an astonishing cradle of culture and history and a true testimony of traditional Japan. The third larKyoto streetsgest city in the country is home to no less than 2000 religious shrines and temples, including the famous rock garden temple Ryōan-ji and the amazing wooden temple Kiyomizu-dera.

Some of the most precious historic monuments in Kyoto are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites (17 locations in Kyoto): Tenryū-ji, Rokuon-ji (Kinkaku-ji), the Kamo Shrines (Kami and Shimo),  Kiyomizu-deraNinna-jiKōzan-ji, the  Nijō Castle and many others.

 

Emperors, samurai and aristocrats have enjoyed beautifully arranged green spaces along their residences, throughout the ages, thereby making Kyoto world famous for its beautiful gardens. In fact, Kyoto has the thickest concentration of good gardens in all of Japan. One of the must visits are: Stroll garden at Okochi-Sanso, Garden at Taizo-in Subtemple at Myoshin-ji TempleKaresansui (“zen” garden) at Ryoan-ji Temple, Hojo Garden at Tofuku-ji Temple and Koto-in Temple Garden among others.

Kyoto’s celebrations are famous for their unique flamboyant colours and are a true attraction for tourists all around the world. Save the date for: Aoi Matsuri on May 15,  Gion Matsuri on July 1 to 31, Gozan no Okuribi on August 16 and Jidai Matsuri on October 22.

Kyomachiya Kokon Higashiyama, Higashiyama-ku Chaya-cho 517-6, Kyoto, 605-0931 ~ Four Star Hotel in kyoto ~ Featuring free Wi-Fi, the holiday home Kyomachiya Kokon Higashiyama is located in Kyoto, 1.4 km from the Kiyomizu-dera temple and 2 km from the temple of Tōfuku-ji.

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium, Nakagyo-ku Jurakumawari Minami-machi 25-5, Kyoto, 604-8411 ~ Three Star Hotel in kyoto ~ Opened in 2015, the Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium is in a great location just a 5-minute walk from the JR station and subway station Nijo.

Kyomachiya Following Rikyu, Higashiyama-ku Shimobentencho 61-4, Kyoto, 605-0823 ~ Four Star Hotel in kyoto ~ The Kyomachiya Following Rikyu is a private accommodation set in a town house machiya-style japanese. It enjoys a central location in the district of Higashiyama, Kyoto.

Serendipity at Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku Teraimacho 509-15, Kyoto, 602-8215 ~ Three Star Hotel in kyoto ~

Kyoto Plaza Hotel Minami-ku Nishikujo Zaou-cho 28agaru, Kyoto, 601-8414 ~ Three Star Hotel in kyoto ~ The Kyoto Plaza Hotel is located 1 km from JR Kyoto train station and a 10-minute walk from Toji temple.

Sauna & Capsule Hotel Rumor Plaza, Higashiyamaku Gioncho Minamigawa 575 Fuji Building 3F, Kyoto, 605-0074 ~ Four Star Hotel in kyoto ~ The Sauna & Capsule Hotel Rumor Plaza is located a few minutes walk from the bustling Shijo-Kawaramachi. It offers free Wi-Fi and in-room capsules with a flat-screen satellite tv.

Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Shimomaruya-cho 410-3, Kyoto, 604-8006 ~ Three Star Hotel in kyoto ~ Located just a few steps from the subway station Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae, Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto offers rooms styles, western and japanese-with free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Kanra Kyoto Shimogyo-ku Rokujo-sagaru Karasuma-dori Kitamachi 190, Kyoto, 600-8176 ~ Four Star Hotel in kyoto ~ Located just 12 minutes walk from Kyoto station, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is a completely non-smoking hotel. It offers spacious rooms and a mix of decorations in a traditional japanese, modern and western.

Urban Hotel Kyoto, Fushimi-ku Fukakusa Nishiura-cho 4-59, Kyoto, 612-0029 ~ Three Star Hotel in kyoto ~ The Urban Hotel Kyoto is located a 10-minute walk from Fushimi Inari shrine and a 5-minute from Fukakusa station, Keihan Line. Fully renovated in June 2015, all non-smoking guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi.

Matsui Honkan, Nakagyo-ku, Izutsuya cho 405, Kyoto, 604-8113 ~ Four Star Hotel in kyoto ~ Located just a 2-minute walk from the bustling market of Nishiki and the street of Ponto-cho, the Matsui Honkan offers elegant japanese-style rooms and large public baths.