Find some serenity in the calming atmosphere of Kurama-dera Temple. Whatever your beliefs, it's the ideal place for some quiet self-reflection.

You'll soon discover why this Sakyo Ward place of worship is popular with travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, Daitokuji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Mount Hiei are in the area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Kurama-dera Temple.

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MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

Shimogyo Ward

$1,242

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 17

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)

We stayed at 4 different hotels in Japan and this one was our favourite. We were grateful to check in earlier (1pm) rather than 3pm. The hotel has a reception that is manned early in the morning to late in the evening. It is about 10 mins walk to Kyoto Station and the area outside the hotel is quiet. Across the bridge to the right of the hotel is a train station (about 5 minutes walk) and there is a 7 Eleven a few properties down. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. The room itself isn't as spacious as others we stayed in (38 sqm) but this newish hotel has nice decor and looks very modern and clean. We stayed 4 nights and we had 1 room clean. There is a Fresco supermarket about 10 mins away. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Shimogyo Ward

$1,249

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 17

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)

Great stay! Walking distance to Ninenzaka and great restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff and comfortable beds. Recommend and will stay here again soon.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

Shimogyo Ward

$1,271

per person

Dec 12 - Dec 15

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (483 reviews)

Really nice and clean room. My only suggestion is English instructions for washer :)

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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