Pause for a moment of quiet meditation in the peaceful surroundings of Zenkyoan. You never know — the answers to some of life's major questions may be lying behind its doors.

This place of worship is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Gion. But Zenkyoan isn't the only drawcard in the area. Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are some other interesting attractions close by.

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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,116

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Dec 14 - Dec 16

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8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)

Clean, modern, luminous and spacious!

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KABIN Machi

Shimogyo Ward

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$1,444

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Dec 25 - Dec 31

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)

We had a great stay here. It was a self service type experience but it all was simple and worked great for us. The bed was comfortable. It was very close to the main shopping areas in Kyoto with just a short walk and there were many great shops and restaurants down the side streets in the neighborhood as well. There was a great local grocery store just across the street too. The staff were helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Oyado Kawaramachi Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,176

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Dec 14 - Dec 16

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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

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