Whether it's because of their cultural significance, beautiful architecture or fascinating history, temples often feature on the to-do lists of many visitors. Temple of the Silver Pavilion is a well-known religious attraction you shouldn't miss.

When you've finished up at this Sakyo Ward place of worship, why not make your way to Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace? They're near Ginkaku-ji Temple and also a favorite with many travelers.

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Minami

$1,253

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Dec 18 - Dec 21

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We enjoyed our stay here. We wish the one bed was as comfy as the other but we have zero complaints. Its close to a couple train lines, 7eleven, lawsons and not far from shopping mall.

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Konohana

$1,376

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Dec 18 - Dec 21

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Our room was nice the kids screaming in the room beside us all night wasn’t. Up and down hallway also at 7 am

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Chuo

$1,274

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Dec 18 - Dec 21

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)

Clean room, shops nearby, has laundry

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

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