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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KABIN Koji

Shimogyo Ward

per person

Sep 1 - Sep 8

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)

The room was super spacious!

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station (Former:MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Shichijo Horikawa)

Shimogyo Ward

per person

Sep 1 - Sep 8

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)

We stayed in a large basement unit. It had a mini kitchenette. We also got to use the saunas that were available to reserve for an hour a day. It was a pleasant surprise to be have a whole other area for relaxation. Loved the washer/dryer combo in the unit.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024

THE THOUSAND KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward

per person

Sep 1 - Sep 8

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (830 reviews)

Friendly and hospitable staff.

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024

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