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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ORI Nipponbashi

Minami

$890

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Oct 10 - Oct 15

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Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)

Very clean and quiet

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

ORI Rokkaku

Downtown Kyoto

$1,008

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Oct 9 - Oct 15

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Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)

The facility is very good, it will be better if the washing machine in the room has clothe drying function

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

KABIN Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$1,018

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Oct 9 - Oct 15

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Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)

Great stay at Kabin Hotel! Our room was cozy and clean with comfy beds. The location was outstanding - near restaurant options and the Nishiki Market. Easy bus nearby to the Arashiyama Monkey Park and Bamboo Forrest. You can rent a boat to row across from the monkey park to the bamboo forests, which was a great extra surprise. Staff recommended a great restaurant / hibachi style all you can eat. At the end of our stay, we needed to store our luggage for the day, and they were amazing and had a huge space for this at the other location around the corner. Super easy. Wed absolutely stay here again!

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

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