Whatever the faith or whoever they're devoted to, shrines have a way of making you reflect. Check out Kawai Shrine and share a quiet moment with the local faithful.

You'll soon find out why this Sakyo Ward sacred place is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are in this area as well. They won't take you very long to reach from Kawai Shrine.

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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,274

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Dec 11 - Dec 15

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)

Very clean and large room compared to small rooms generally in Japan. Clean and next to train station.

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Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

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$1,855

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Dec 25 - Dec 31

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New York (JFK) to Osaka (KIX)

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Beautiful spacious well equipped room. Close to universal studios. Easy walk to ferry to visit Osaka aquarium.

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Rinn Gion Kenninji

Gion

$1,282

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Dec 11 - Dec 15

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)

Perfect location, close to everything and walkable but also quiet at night. And impeccably clean, the staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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