Clear your mind in the tranquil atmosphere of Saikyoji Temple. Whatever your beliefs, it's the perfect place for some quiet self-reflection.

This place of worship is located in Otsu. Once you've seen everything you want to at Saikyoji Temple, pay a visit to nearby Kyoto University, Mount Hiei, and Enryakuji Temple.

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This hotel was amazing and our favorite hotel out of all of the ones we’ve visited in Japan. I highly recommend for anyone who is visiting Kytoto

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Lovely room and excellent staff. Breakfast was very poor. Long wait for tables and western breakfast options were limited and hot food was cold.

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