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Luxury pick
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Why we like it: Historic hillside hotel near Nanzen-ji with an indoor pool.
Typical luxury rate in Okazaki: ~$670/night
Okazaki
Kyoto
A calm cultural district north-east of Gion, with Heian Shrine, art museums, Nanzen-ji and the start of the Philosopher's Path.
Best for Upscale · Families
- Transport
- 3/5
- Sights
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
- Quiet
- 5/5
- Food
- 3/5
Typical mid-range hotel ~$270/night · 20 min to Shijo-Kawaramachi
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What it's like
Okazaki was laid out for the 1895 exhibition, and it's now Kyoto's museum quarter, with the National Museum of Modern Art, the Kyocera Museum of Art and Heian Shrine's giant torii. Nanzen-ji's temples and aqueduct are at the foot of the hills, and the Philosopher's Path runs north to Ginkaku-ji.
It's a peaceful base for culture and walks, with Gion 15 minutes away on foot. It's quiet at night, with fewer restaurants, and hotels are mostly upmarket.
Best streets and sub-areas
Jingu-michi
Avenue to Heian Shrine's torii.
Nanzen-ji
Temple complex and brick aqueduct.
Philosopher's Path
Canal-side walk north to Ginkaku-ji.
Where to stay in Okazaki
A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.
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Hotels in OkazakiMid-range from ~$270/night
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