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East area
Ryokan
YACHIYO
Located next to the exquisite and historical Nanzen-ji Temple compound; Tel: 771-4148; Rooms from 15,000 yen/night/person (with full kaiseki course dinner and breakfast), or experience memorable dining experience in our restaurant only for lunch/dinner; This famous old ryokan offers great value; The prices are reasonable and the location is outstanding; Stay in this inn's fine old rooms overlooking a quiet garden from 15,000 yen/night/person; Request an old room when you reserve: ask for room #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #15, #16, #18, #19. Facilities: large lounge and a fine dining area, both overlooking a garden; and a large communal hot bath (one for men, one for women); The inn is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Kyoto; Outside the door lies the giant, forested Nanzen-ji Zen temple complex and the Path of Philosophy; Gion and the downtown area are only a short walk away; and the subway is about 300 meters from the front door; Enjoy your stay in the Old Capital--let the friendly staff at Yachiyo take care of all your needs.
The Three Sister's Inn ANNEX (RAKUTOSO ANNEX)
Located at the northeast corner of HEIAN SHRINE ( OKAZAKI area ); Tel: 761-6333; Fax: 761-6335; near museums, the zoo, Noh theater, culture halls; 15-min. on foot to the Path of Philosophy; 6 stops to Gion by bus; single w/o bath 5,635 yen, with bath 10,810 yen; twin w/o bath 11,270 yen, with bath 18,170 yen; family rooms ( 3-4 ) with bath 23,805-27,170 yen; Breakfast: continental; 805 yen; Japanese: 1,380 yen; curfew 23:30; kyo-3sis-anx@air.ocn.ne.jp
Hotel
THE WESTIN MIYAKO KYOTO
Located amidst a picturesque mountain backdrop and close to many cultural sights; Keage/Sanjo; Tel: 771-7111; Overnight stay from 33,500 yen; Shuttle bus service is available from Kyoto Stn.; www.westinmiyako-kyoto.com; www.westin.com
Other Accommodations
KYOTO TRAVELER'S INN
On the south side of the canal near the big torii (red gate) of Heian Shrine, Okazaki; Tel: 771-0225; Singles from 5,775 yen twins from 10,500 yen; Japanese-style rooms from 5,775 yen per person (w/o meals); Close to Heian Shrine and the Municipal Art Museum; No curfew; Restaurant GREEN BOX (1F) open 7:30-20:00; AMEX, VISA, DC, MC, DINERS.
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