Best around Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace Spot List

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

Enjoy seasonal, gorgeous food in a restaurant that still maintains Meiji charm in a machiya-style townhouse

Founded in early in the Edo Period in 1615, this store, which has been run by the same family for 14 generations and over 400 years, is said to be the oldest cotton product store in Japan. There, you can always find a variety of tenugui (hand-towels) with over 200 designs, such as reprinted early Showa period designs and new designs by the current 14th owner, Ihee Hosotsuji. The second floor is a free-admission machiya tenugui gallery where tenugui made from the Meiji period to the early Showa period are on display.

Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains. In the heart of the city, the hotel treats its guests to a shopping avenue, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and concierge services.

Hearton Hotel Kyoto offers a restaurant, coin-operated laundry facilities. Rooms come with free wired internet, while free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby.

Opened in 2015, Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium is conveniently located just a 5-mintue walk from JR and metro Nijo stations. Guests can unwind in a large public bath after spending a day exploring the city.

Hotel Monterey Kyoto is 150 metres from Karasumaoike Subway Station and a 15-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. It offers European-style accommodation with a spa and sauna facilities.

More than a thousand picture postcards adorn this store's walls, including valuable ones from Kyoto's art galleries and museums as well as other regions of Japan. In fact, searching for your favorite postcard here feels like viewing artworks in an actual museum. Items popular among non-Japanese people, such as folding screens and folding fans, are available too.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 600 metres from Nijo Castle and 1.4 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, KYOTO JUKU - Vacation STAY 03072v offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The property is 2.8 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.

In the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Nijo Castle, Shounsai features a garden, free WiFi and a washing machine. The property has garden views and is 1.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.8 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

In a central area of Kyoto, located within a short distance of Nijo Castle and Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nijoshikibu-an by YADORU KYOTO HANARE offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle.

Well set in the centre of Kyoto, Guest House Oumi provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Set in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Tsumugi Kawaramachinijo offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

A 5-minute walk from the Kenryukomae Bus Stop, Guest House Kingyoya provides traditional-style accommodations. Tea is served for free in the common room. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building.

Located a 10-minute walk from Nijo Castle, Kyoto Uraraka House offers private cosy guest rooms with private bathroom and free WiFi access.

Right in front of Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Garden Palace offers free WiFi in all areas of the hotel. The hotel features a restaurant, and it provides bicycle rentals and massage services.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 1 km from Nijo Castle and 1.6 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 色絵古都 IROEKOTO offers free WiFi, a garden and air conditioning. Housed in a building dating from 1917, this villa is 2.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.4 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Karasuma Annex / Vacation STAY 4400 offers air conditioning. The property is 3.2 km from Shoren-in Temple and 3.

Meldia Stay Nijojo features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto. Located around less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also a 13-minute walk away from Nijo Castle.