No matter if you're a believer or just curious, Murō-ji will help you discover your sense of calm. Feel the spiritual side of this site as you watch the faithful come and go.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Sakurai. Murō-ji is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile places to experience. Kashihara Shrine, Ōmiwa Shrine, and Hase-dera Temple are close to the place of worship and will top off your day nicely.

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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Naniwa

$1,225

per person

Feb 2 - Feb 7

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Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,573 reviews)

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka feels surprisingly luxurious for the price—grand, elegant, and far more upscale than expected. The hotel is extremely convenient to Namba Station, with direct access through a vast network of underground walkways that makes getting around Osaka effortless. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the classic European-inspired design adds to the sense of staying somewhere special. Staff were friendly and helpful, and views from the higher floors are excellent. Overall, this is a beautifully appointed and very reasonably priced hotel that serves as an outstanding base for exploring Osaka.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$1,383

per person

Feb 9 - Feb 15

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Staff was exceptional! Rooms were clean and serene. Luxurious yet traditional feel. Would stay again!

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Downtown Kyoto

$1,351

per person

Feb 9 - Feb 15

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (614 reviews)

Great staff, excellent attention to detail

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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