Joyo
Travel Guide
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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was positioned perfectly between 2 main stations and had plenty of choices to eat. The room itself was fine, small as our most in Japanese cities but perfect for a solo traveler
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Spacious room, Great location, Clean, and Friendly and Helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Everything was spotless, I'd say some amenities missing in the room such as microwave, towel hooks
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Hotel LEGALIE Osaka Shinsaibashi East
Room size is big, good for travel with friends and family. Interior is a little dated. Only have washer no dryer so there is that issue, but there is coin laundry close by in 5 minutes where it does drying. Location is not too bad, close to main area of Osaka.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
We loved this property. The room we booked was big enough for all our luggage and a lot bigger than other rooms in the area! It’s next to a 7/11 as well and this made it perfect for late night Konbini runs! :)
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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 Feb 22, 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kawaramachi Street. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Things to do

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

KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch





