Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
京都吉水
; 551-3995; kyoto@yoshimizu.com; Higashiyama-ku, Maruyama kōen, Bentendō ue; from ¥7800
per person incl breakfast only; 10min walk from Gion bus stop, 20min by taxi from Kyoto Station; )
This ry-
okan, perched at the base of the Higashiyama mountains at the top of Maruyama-kōen is
truly special. It's surrounded by greenery and it's like staying in the countryside (but only
15 minutes' walk to Gion). There is one room with Western-style beds for those uncom-
fortable sleeping on futons. A few rooms look out over soothing maple leaves or bamboo
groves. The only drawback here is that some rooms are only divided by thin walls or
doors, so you can hear your neighbours talk if they are not considerate.
Northern Higashiyama
| HOTEL
WESTIN MIYAKO, KYOTO¥¥¥
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ku; d & tw from ¥33,500, Japanese-style r from ¥41,500; ; Keage Station, exit 2, Tōzai subway line)
This grande dame of Kyoto hotels occupies a commanding position overlooking the Hi-
gashiyama sightseeing district (meaning it's one of the best locations for sightseeing in
Kyoto). Rooms are clean and well maintained, and staff are at home with foreign guests.
Rooms on the north side have great views over the city to the Kitayama mountains. There
is a fitness centre, as well as a private garden and walking trail. The hotel even has its own
ryokan section for those who want to try staying in a ryokan without giving up the con-
venience of a hotel.
KYOTO GARDEN RYOKAN YACHIYO¥¥¥
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Sakyō-ku; r per person with 2 meals ¥15,000-60,000; ; Keage Station, exit 2, Tōzai subway line)
with foreign guests. Rooms are spacious and clean, and some look out over private gar-
dens. English-speaking staff are available.
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THREE SISTERS INN MAIN BUILDING ¥¥
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(
スリーシスターズイン洛東荘本館
; 761-6336; fax 761-6338; 18 Higashifukunoka-wa-chō,
Okazaki, Sakyō-ku; s/d/tr from ¥9345/ 13,650/20,475; ; Dōbutsuen-mae stop, bus 5)
Perfectly situated
for exploration of eastern Kyoto, this long-time favourite of foreign travellers is a good
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