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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,245

per person

Dec 12 - Dec 15

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)

Clean, modern, luminous and spacious!

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Oyado Kawaramachi Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,251

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 16

found 16 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$1,269

per person

Dec 14 - Dec 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)

My wife and I traveled to Kyoto as part of our first trip to Japan and we both agreed, without a doubt Villa Sanjo Muromachi was a - of not the - highlight of our trip. A beautiful boutique hotel with spacious rooms, beautifully decored that make you feel right at home in the heart of historic and charming Kyoto. We opted to have breakfast served to our room and specifically the Japanese version which we did not regret. The service is top notch and especially the bartender. First rate cocktails 😉 Thank you!

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

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