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Todaiji Temple featuring heritage elements

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KABIN Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

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Aug 10 - Aug 15

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Roundtrip flight included

Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)

Kabin Kyoto was a clean and no fuss property to stay at. The staff were friendly and helpful. We got great information on places to visit in Kyoto and amenities in the surrounding area. It was a wonderful first trip to Kyoto!

Reviewed on 2025/6/18

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

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Sep 7 - Sep 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)

Great hotel especially with location next to subway, food and USJ all within a couple minutes walk. Hotel is big and rooms are big similar to US hotels so plenty of space to get around. Only thing is there is no closet in the room we were in to hang clothes.

Reviewed on 2025/6/22

WAYFARER Matsu

Minami

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Aug 17 - Aug 23

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Roundtrip flight included

Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)

Friendly, international staff, comfortable, clean room; a good hotel all around.

Reviewed on 2025/6/14

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Absolutely gorgeous, a don't miss. We were able to take a bus there, easily. Can get a reflection of the Temple in the water surrounding it.

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Isui-en Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Isui-en Garden, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara's near proximity to the cities of Kyoto and Osaka makes it an easy side trip in anyone's Kansai itinerary. And although most people come to Nara for the roaming (but tame) deers and the historical temples, Nara park offers a lot of hidden gems that I would recommend devoting a whole day to enjoy a trip to Japan's first permanent capital.
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Take for example, Yoshikien Garden: it is a mere walking distance away from Todaiji temple and yet it is almost always missed by tourists. Foreign travelers can avail of the free entrance just by showing their passports. The moss garden

Yoshiki-en

You can find out about the history of Nara when you stop by Yoshiki-en. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

The deer in Nara know how to bow and are everywhere. Very interesting experience!

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nigatsu-do Temple

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Nigatsu-do Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

4 days ago at this tiny shrine near to Todaiji which is the first in Nara to bloom. A world of differences in 3 days as Osaka & Kyoto are now in full bloom! This picture was taken on Mar 3.

Himuro Shrine

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Himuro Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum

4/5(22 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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