For many travelers, it's just not a vacation without a trip to the mall. Stop by Pontocho where you can spend the entire day browsing its stores.

If you're going to Pontocho Alley in Central Kyoto, leave time to check out other places too. After you've covered off this shopper's paradise, Kiyomizu Temple is close by and will keep you on the move for a bit longer.

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KABIN Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

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Sep 21 - Sep 26

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Honolulu (HNL) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)

Fantastic location, incredibly clean and friendly hotel staff! Overall, it was great value for money and I would love to stay here again. Pro tip, try the hot matcha latte from the hotel cafe!

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

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Sep 16 - Sep 20

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)

The spy was amazing. Everything was convenient and the cleaner is on.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Shimogyo Ward

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Sep 21 - Sep 26

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Honolulu (HNL) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)

The room layout was excellent and the facility/room are in great condition. We had excellent view of the Kyoto city and Kyoto tower from the room. The staff were very friendly and reminded us that it is going to rain when we are getting out in the afternoon and suggested us to take umbrella (which they provided). We had wonderful time staying at this facility.

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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