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Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and... more » Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and the Ryoanji zen garden. Walk around Old Kyoto, through alleys of traditional narrow wooden houses, known as "houses for eels", to restaurant terraces along the River Kamo. The geisha quarter's Gion Corner offers glimpses into traditional arts, from puppetry to kyo-mai, dance performances by apprentice geisha. « less

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“Fantastic!”

Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto

5 of 5 stars
BandBreviewer
HCMC
8 Nov 2009

Kyoto is a special place. That is why you are going there.....If you are going to see Japan and the cradle of Japanese history then you should also stay in comfortable luxury. The Grand Prince is at...more

“The Golden Pavilion is amazing!”

Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)

5 of 5 stars
ako123
New York
8 Nov 2009

If you take a bus from the Kyoto station, it is only a short walk after getting off the bus. After buying the ticket, you need to follow the assigned path,one way only. The path get very crowded and...more

“OK but rooms are tiny”

K's House Kyoto

3 of 5 stars
gurkpeter
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8 Nov 2009

Hostel is OK: clean, well organized. Staff was fine but nothing extraordinary. Rather close to Kyoto Station. We had a room on the ground floor: we prefered not to open the window and the air...more

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