Broaden your understanding of the area's religious beliefs at Gesshinin. Take a few moments to do some of your own quiet reflection in this place of calm.

This place of worship is situated in Higashiyama Ward, a place that has so much going for it! Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are other fine sightseeing options not far away when you're all done at Gesshinin.

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Smile Hotel Osaka Nakanoshima

Kita

$988

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 8

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)

Very clean room with great cleaning services! Easily accessible transport wise, but not too many restaurants close by.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Hotel Sobial Osaka Dome

Taisho-ku

$998

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 8

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)

Close to the Osaka Dome. Train station right next door. Good breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama

Chuo

$995

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 8

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)

The room was pretty small but very clean. Beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly and they were able to store luggage.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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