Enjoy a more relaxed pace of sightseeing — and perhaps even tap into your spiritual side — at Shorinji Temple. If you're able to venture inside, why not stop for a moment or two of quiet contemplation?

This place of worship is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Higashiyama Ward. But Shorinji Temple isn't the only highlight in the area. Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are some other worthwhile sights nearby.

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Minami

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8.2/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)

The lobby is nice, that staff were friendly, but the room/services were poor.

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Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

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This hotel was amazing and our favorite hotel out of all of the ones we’ve visited in Japan. I highly recommend for anyone who is visiting Kytoto

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KABIN Koji

Shimogyo Ward

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)

really quiet nice area

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