Enjoy a more relaxed pace of sightseeing — and perhaps even connect with your spiritual side — at Genkoji Temple. If you're able to go inside, why not stop for a moment or two of quiet contemplation?

This Ukyo Ward place of worship is a good spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to do and see close by, such as Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Take your time at Genkoji Temple before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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Minami

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$595

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8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)

Basic convenient accomodation with essentials.

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$707

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)

Easy to find, new, fresh, and very walkable to 100's if not 1000's of restaurants and stores. Accommodation of our bags when we arrived early was so very kind and appreciated. Pricing was Exceptional value. 2 rooms for 2 nights for the same cost of a 1 night stay in Hakone. We will return.

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