Okazaki Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Heian Shrine
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.
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.
Eikan-do Temple
Explore this hillside temple which features a statue with an unusual history, connected wooden walkways, a bathhouse and a steam house.
Kyoto Municipal Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Kyoto Municipal Zoo during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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.
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Okazaki
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Breakfast was awesome. The hotel has private spas you can rent by the hour and a foot bath in the garden. All the staff is super friendly. The hotel is outside of the crazy busy areas but is literally a 15 minute walk to the heart of Kyoto. I definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
This hotel is the cutest hotel. I would expect the staff is absolutely impeccable. Very nice very welcoming. The hotel is super clean and the cherry on the top of the cake is this very beautiful hot springs inside the hotel, I could almost spend my whole day in it Highly recommended for someone who ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
The hotel is charming, great breakfast buffet, conveniently located to many temples and shrines, and facilities were very nice. Small gym and laundry room. Staff was very nice and eager to help. Room was comfortable and quiet. Would stay here again next time I visit Kyoto.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Helpful, pleasant and amazingly efficient staff with solid English skills. The restaurant offers international favorites at reasonable prices and we loved the bakery breakfast options before heading out for sightseeing. I recommend taking a taxi to/from Kyoto station when arriving or departing the ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast outstanding
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent location, next to train station and shopping district. Nice temples nearby. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okazaki
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial 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.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
