Get some respite from the hustle and bustle at Umekoji Park. There's nothing like a bit of fresh air and greenery to get your energy levels going again.

This Southern Kyoto recreation and green space is a good place to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to see close by, such as Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Take your time at Umekoji Park before hitting up these other fine sights.

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KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Central Kyoto

$1,211

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 17

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Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)

Everything was close by.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Shimogyo Ward

$1,249

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 17

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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 Sta. Kamogawa

Shimogyo Ward

$1,242

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 17

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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

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