Yasu Travel Guide

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花緑公園
Photo by YOSHIFUMI OGISO (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
花緑公園
Photo by YOSHIFUMI OGISO (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
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Photo by Greg Peterson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
A picture taken while walking along the Nakasendo. It's of the Yasu River. 〔The photographer's original comment〕 It was taken from this location, the bridge of the Prefectural Road 2 (Kyū-Nakasendō), viewing south and upstream. --->See also the map.--トトト (talk) 05:21, 8 October 2011 (UTC)
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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$126 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$126
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,884 reviews)
Completely blown away by this hotel! Friendly and attentive staff, numerous amenities and felt like an authentic Japanese experience from the moment you walk in the door. Everybody must take their shoes off at the entrance and place them in easy to use lockers. The rooms had nice Japanese touches, ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$155 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$155
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,662 reviews)
Great stay! and wonderful staff

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$250 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$250
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)
Great English speaking staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Laundry detergent provided for washing machine in unit (though it was extremely slow). Appreciated the location near Kyoto station. Good home base for our travels in the area. Reasonably priced.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo

3.5 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
Staff was kind. Room was clean.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

nol kyoto sanjo
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
The room was PERFECT! Soooo spacious — the room, beds, bathroom, etc. the washers being in the restrooms are so convenient too. The staff was so friendly as well. The location is close to a lot of things and walking was not a hassle either. Will absolutely book again!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
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Popular places to visit

Shiga-kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shiga-kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park, a lovely green space in Yasu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Shiga-kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park

Mentai Park Biwako

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Mentai Park Biwako during your visit to Yasu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mentai Park Biwako

Mt. Mikami

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Mikami during your travels in Yasu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mt. Mikami

Kinshokuji Temple

After visiting Kinshokuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Yasu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this relaxing area.

Kinshokuji Temple

Sakura-basama Historic Park

Sakura-basama Historic Park is just one of the places to see in Yasu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Sakura-basama Historic Park

Hyozu Shrine

Hyozu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Yasu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Hyozu Shrine

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