Clear your mind in the relaxing atmosphere of Joruri Temple. No matter your beliefs, it's the ideal place to enjoy some quiet meditation.

You'll soon learn why this Kizugawa place of worship is popular with travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Shrine are in this area too. They won't take very long to get to from Joruri Temple.

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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,245

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Dec 12 - Dec 15

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8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)

Clean, modern, luminous and spacious!

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ORI Rokkaku

Downtown Kyoto

$1,286

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Dec 13 - Dec 15

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)

Very nice spot extremely clean and excellent staff, also in a great location. Would stay again for sure!!

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KABIN Koji

Shimogyo Ward

$1,279

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Dec 13 - Dec 15

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)

Room was nice. Staff was nice. This was the only hotel I booked (out of 5) that didn’t have a soaking tub. Quite area.

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