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1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8237, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)75-341-1121 | Fax: +81 (0)75-341-3073 | Map
From JR Kyoto Station
Use the free shuttle bus, about a five-minute ride.
The shuttle leaves daily, every 15 minutes between 7:30 and 21:00, from the Shinkansen Hachijo exit on the first floor of JR Kyoto station.
From Kansai Airport
The hotel is only 1 hour and 40 minutes away by airport limousine bus. It costs 2,500 yen for adults and 1,250 yen for children each way. Board the Kyoto-bound bus at the number 8 bus stop outside on the first floor of the airport. The limousine bus only goes to JR Kyoto Station, arriving in front of Avanti Mall. The buses run daily between 6:35 and 22:55.
Alternatively, take the Haruka express train. Its Station is across the bridge on the second floor of the airport building. The Haruka takes about 75 minutes and costs 3,690 yen each way. It runs from 6:29 to 22:18 from Kansai Airport daily, (the reverse trip departs twice an hour daily from 5:46 to 20:16).
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
One of a very few temples from before the capital was moved to Kyoto in 794, Kiyomizu-dera is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most precious treasures of the ancient city of Kyoto. Beneath the hall, Otowa-no Taki flows, a waterfall with three streams, famous throughout Japan as it is said that drinking the water will bring wisdom, health and longevity.
Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion
Formally known as Rokuon-ji Temple, the Golden Pavilion is one of the best known temples in Japan and around the world. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994 as a cultural treasure of old Kyoto, and is a popular draw.
The aesthetics of Golden Pavilion’s architecture are particularly favored by visitors.
Gion
Famous for its two hanamachi or geisha districts, the Gion area is a popular destination. One of the draws are the machiya or traditional wooden townhouses, many of which serve tea, preserving the elegance of older, more refined times. Lucky visitors to Gion may get a glimpse of a maiko or geisha-in-training.
Kodai-ji Temple
Another important culture asset of Kyoto is this Buddhist temple, known for its beautiful garden. A popular attraction is Garyu Pond, whose water reflects the stunning beauty of the temple grounds.
Arashiyama
The Arashiyama district is famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and fall tree colors. The Togetsukyo or Moon Crossing Bridge is a symbol of Arashiyama, crossing the Katsura river. Truly a must for visitors to Kyoto, Arashiyama is also famous for its traditional fishing method, where a cormorant (bird) is used to catch fish.
Sanjusangen-do Temple
The statue of the Goddess of Mercy, said to have 1,000 arms, is this temple's most famous feature. The word sanjusangen comes from the word sanjusan or 33 and gen or intervals, said both to represent the number of bodily transformations of the Goddess of Mercy and to represent the number of pillars holding the main building.
