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.
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Okazaki
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The breakfast is amazing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Great location, quiet but well connected. Very good breakfast options and good gym.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Good overall if u want a Japanese experience
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Excellent hotel, very clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Excellent location close to Kyoto Station. Large rooms with lots of amenities. Staff were very friendly and helpful when needed. The automated check in took longer than being checked in by an actual person. I would stay here again and would recommend.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
We recently stayed at The Blossom Kyoto and overall had a very pleasant experience. The hotel was modern, clean, and offered great amenities that made our stay comfortable, especially for families traveling longer in Japan. One of the biggest highlights was the public bath, which was a nice way to ...
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Three-Year Slope 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 Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street, 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.
