You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when staying in Sakyo Ward. Kyoto Municipal Zoo is a good place to start here, but there are loads of other interesting places to check out. Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are close to the wildlife attraction and and will cap off your day nicely.
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The lobby is nice, that staff were friendly, but the room/services were poor.
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