Joyo Travel Guide
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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, very convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
This property was clearly labeled as VIP Access on Expedia. At check-in, the hotel staff stated that they are not a VIP Access property and that no such benefits exist. I also contacted the hotel through Expedia the day before arrival to request an early check-in. The hotel confirmed they never received ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
The hotel itself was very clean! The staff were nice and the room was big compared to others we stayed in. Bathroom was spacious and the beds were nice! We did not like that this was the only hotel that charged us a nightly tax but outside of that I don’t really have many complaints. It is VERY close ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel LEGALIE Osaka Shinsaibashi East
GREAT LOCATION AND AWSOME STAFF
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Too small for three people, there is not enough space to walk. The only think i like is that they have washer and driyer.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Great English speaking staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Laundry detergent provided for washing machine in unit (though it was extremely slow). Appreciated the location near Kyoto station. Good home base for our travels in the area. Reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This mountain shrine is dedicated to the goddess of rice. Time your descent to coincide with the lighting of the lanterns.

Kiyomizu Temple
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.

Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kinkaku-ji Temple
This stunning temple, glittering with gold leaf, is a renowned Buddhist site, first built in the 1300s as a shogun.

Nijō Castle
This 17th-century castle complex was once a seat of unfathomable power and wealth.
Activities

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour






