Okazaki
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
See the exotic and native 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 trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Okazaki Hotel Deals
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
The breakfast is amazing.
Reviewed on 2026/5/5
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
The breakfast felt limited. The lunch menu was inadequate for vegetarians.
Reviewed on 2026/5/13
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Everything is excellent.
Reviewed on 2026/5/13
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Useful free bus shuttle to station. Staff very courteous. Handy for station but perhaps a little too far from downtown Kyoto. Didn’t use pool as there was a substantial charge per person per session. Would have expected guest use for free.
Reviewed on 2026/5/11
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Close to Kyoto station. That’s superb
Reviewed on 2026/5/13
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Wonderful staff , delicious breakfast ,great snack area , and good work out room!
Reviewed on 2026/5/11
Other neighborhoods 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
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Komatsucho
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
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
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
