Okazaki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Eikando Temple showing a garden, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Eikando Temple showing religious elements, a garden and a pond
Nanzenji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Heian Shrine featuring a pond and a park
Eikando Temple featuring a temple or place of worship, a park and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and a garden

Heian Shrine

4.5/5(39 reviews)

An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.

Heian Shrine
Nanzenji Temple which includes religious elements, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Nanzen-ji Temple

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

Nanzen-ji Temple
Eikando Temple which includes forests, religious elements and heritage architecture

Eikan-do Temple


Explore this hillside temple which features a statue with an unusual history, connected wooden walkways, a bathhouse and a steam house.

Eikan-do Temple
Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art showing a city

National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

As a place that celebrates 20th-century contemporary art, this museum has innovative themes that are very different from traditional Kyoto culture.

National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Okazaki Shrine

Okazaki Shrine

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Okazaki Shrine. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Okazaki Shrine
Konchi-in Temple

Konchi-in Temple

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Konchi-in Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Konchi-in Temple

Activities

Enjoy a commemorative photo with Maiko

MEET MAIKO: Meet-&-Greet, Maiko Show & Experience in Kyoto

AU$93
per adult
MEET MAIKO: Meet-&-Greet, Maiko Show & Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto Kimono Walk: A Private Cultural Tour in Kyoto

Kyoto Kimono Walk: A Private Cultural Tour in Kyoto

AU$418
per traveller
Kyoto Kimono Walk: A Private Cultural Tour in Kyoto
Kyoto Silver Pavilion Private 4-Hour Guided Tour

Kyoto Silver Pavilion Private 4-Hour Guided Tour

AU$324
per adult
Kyoto Silver Pavilion Private 4-Hour Guided Tour
GEMS of EAST KYOTO on a BIKE!

GEMS of EAST KYOTO on a BIKE!

AU$173
per adult
GEMS of EAST KYOTO on a BIKE!
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

AU$749
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

AU$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
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Our pick of the best Okazaki Hotel Deals

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.5 out of 5
175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$266 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$266
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
"professional staff that was very helpful in helping me in receiving and sending my luggage bags. the hotel was very nice, with clean rooms and a atmospheric lobby. the hotel itself is in a quiet area, but still close enough to walk to the busier areas and especially close to popular temples and other ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5 out of 5
1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$398 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$398
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Heian ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Thank you for a place that is relaxing"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$161 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$161
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,322 reviews)
Excellent sauna, breakfast buffet, location
"Check in - friendly, helpful, moves fast enough. Sauna opens on check in, so its not full in the afternoon but busy at night Rooms - clean and nice. We had the 2 singles and 1 queen, and it was like a 2 bedroom suite. Rooms are not big, so if you have a lot of luggage, it will be tight. But, they ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$147 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$147
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,093 reviews)
"Location is great, just across from Kyoto station. Room is very clean, single bed is on larger sz, so it’s very comfortable, lounge area is a plus. Lots of restaurants near by, very convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$168 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$168
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,601 reviews)
"Amazing location for a few days. Very comfortable and located in the station which has convenience. Shopping around, food everywhere, just very busy when you leave the hotel if you want something different. The hotel however was very nice."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$88 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$88
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,753 reviews)
"Convenient location, accessible to shopping and dining. Very clean hotel! Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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Other neighbourhoods around Okazaki

Gion featuring night scenes, cycling and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(9 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward
Kenninji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

Komatsucho

5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka featuring a small town or village and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma

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