Whether it's because of their cultural significance, beautiful architecture or rich history, temples usually feature on the to-do lists of many visitors. Unryuin Temple is a well-known religious site you shouldn't miss.

You'll soon find out why this Higashiyama Ward place of worship is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are in this area too. They won't take you long to reach from Unryuin Temple.

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KABIN Taka

Shimogyo Ward

$1,140

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Feb 23 - Mar 1

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Clean, modern, friendly and helpful staff. The only negative is the mattresses were a little on the hard side, didn’t really bother me but some people might have an issue with it.

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Naniwa

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$1,358

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Jan 24 - Jan 30

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)

Clean. Friendly staff and great location

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Happy Inn Kyoto en-no-yado

Fushimi Ward

$1,272

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Feb 23 - Mar 1

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New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

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