Gansenji Temple Tours

Enjoy a slower pace of sightseeing — and maybe even tap into your spiritual side — at Gansenji Temple. If it's possible to go inside, why not pause for a moment of quiet self-reflection?

This place of worship is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Kizugawa. But Gansenji Temple isn't the only highlight in the area. Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Shrine are some other worthwhile sights close by.

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MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 13
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Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Great location. Very clean and friendly. I would stay here again on my next visit to Kyoto.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

4 out of 5
Konohana
per person
Sep 27 - Oct 1
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Osaka (KIX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
The hotel was clean and friendly. My kids loved the pajamas and the slippers that were provided

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

4 out of 5
Naniwa
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per person
Oct 9 - Oct 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Great place to stay for families. We are a family of 5 and fit nicely. The staff was also very helpful. Would recommend!

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Popular places to visit

Mount Wakakusa

Mount Wakakusa

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Wakakusa during your travels in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Mount Wakakusa
Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements

Nara Park

4.5/5(731 reviews)

Centuries-old shrines, ancient forests and hundreds of free-roaming deer are just some of the reasons to visit this sprawling and popular park.

Nara Park
Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest showing forests and a garden

Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kasugayama Hill Primeval Forest
Nigatsu-do Temple featuring views as well as a small group of people

Nigatsu-do Temple

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Nigatsu-do Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nigatsu-do Temple
The deer in Nara know how to bow and are everywhere. Very interesting experience!

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine
Kasuga Shrine which includes heritage elements and a temple or place of worship as well as an individual male

Kasuga Shrine

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Inside a primeval forest is a red-hued shrine with a dozen revered gods and thousands of elegant stone lanterns.

Kasuga Shrine

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JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto

Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
579 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shiokoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

5 out of 5
1-4-1 Shiromi Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Hotel New Otani Osaka
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

3 out of 5
391 Shiogamacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
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