Title: Yawata Travel Guide: Best of Yawata, Kyoto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Yawata Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Architectural details and buildings of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine surrounded by beautiful autumn foliage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/90f0c4a5-651f-4f9c-9809-3581a9b75a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Landscape View Of Cherry (Sakura) Blossoms By The Sewaritei River Bank, Yawatashi, Kyoto, Japan ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/de82ef24-ae42-452f-be5e-c8938e09e360.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Landscape View Of Cherry (Sakura) Blossoms By The Sewaritei River Bank, Yawatashi, Kyoto, Japan ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/fd0bade6-f0ca-4f76-8001-689f629e09c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![石清水八幡宮（南総門）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/2afd002a-4230-4a8b-90a3-7c82ef6f7d8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Yawata

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- Top Holiday Rentals in Yawata

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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

£52

19 Apr - 20 Apr

additional charges may apply

Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,787 reviews)

Everything was pretty self served. One downside every night usually there is a bit of a line up at the lobby to take the elevator back to the room. Also if you needed any type of luggage service in the morning better go early or else there is also a big lineup to get helped.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

£100

13 Apr - 14 Apr

additional charges may apply

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,949 reviews)

Staff and property excellent central to everywhere you want to go. Will stay here again next time I’m in Osaka!

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka

£104

22 Apr - 23 Apr

additional charges may apply

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...

9/10 Wonderful! (5,469 reviews)

Staff was able to hold luggage. Room was spacious. Slippers and Pj were provided. Check out was easy at the kiosk.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and Kyocera ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)

A very comfortable condo style stay at the RISE Osaka Bayside. The suite is so modern and the check-in and check-out processes were a breeze. Their breakfast is also top notch, even their boxed breakfast for early goers/risers was very delicious! Highly recommend also if your stay in Osaka includes ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi

2-13-8 Osaka Osaka

Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...

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MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

3-chome-1-14 Motomachi Osaka Osaka

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located nearby.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews)

Convenient location. Walkable to most areas we wanted to visit. Also convenient to subway stations. Clean room. Nice accommodations. Friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
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#### Kawaramachi Street

During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaramachi-Kyoto.d6204513.Attraction)

![Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Attraction)

![Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501445/46fb6762-7a3e-4f67-967b-9e88362b9013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Attraction)

![Stairs up to mountain and maple tree in Japan. Stairs in Park at Kinkaku-ji Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501451/283dcaeb-8ccc-4762-95c5-3774682298ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kinkaku-ji Temple

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Attraction)

![Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/6c56789f-84af-40e6-9dac-970244fac989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nishiki-Market-Kyoto.d6258971.Attraction)

![Kyoto_KyotoImperialPalace_501429_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501429/2122f81a-138c-4c26-a792-365204a4bbd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Central-Kyoto.d501429.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/426ac756-22ea-4952-9633-d7041b6d54ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

£22

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details)

![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

£3

per traveller

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![Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48905530/1400c5b0-3069-4695-a1af-8e7c968a1d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

£73

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details)

![Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51342763/82e358d3-1083-474c-8e23-b47ff600e4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art

£16

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Kyoto 1 Day Trip-Golden Pavilion & Kiyomizu temple from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47070586/a0352eae-b883-4738-ae95-bbf1c392c288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto 1 Day Tour from Osaka

£132

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-1-day-tour-from-osaka.a47070586.activity-details)

![Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49879697/36bdb579-88ff-46c5-8fc9-78766050c506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

£50

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-top-four-highlights-day-trip-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49879697.activity-details)

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## Cities near Yawata

![Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501447/a9555915-96a3-4028-acad-596cb324e288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kyoto

![Look how fancy is their tasting room. I wouldn't mind spending all day drinking whisky. I couldn't agree more they're the best single malt of 2014. Cheers! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/98c6fb25-9f1a-4bc5-871a-7609b4a588da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Shimamoto

![Temple @ uji.
Uji is known as Green Tea City.
](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179222/0972cec7-6660-4e6b-8ac3-a2c8da067744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Uji

![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Osaka

- Cities near Yawata
- Places of interest

[Kyoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486)[Joyo](https://expedia.co.uk/Joyo.dx179147)[Shimamoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimamoto.dx179157)[Uji](https://expedia.co.uk/Uji.dx179222)[Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka.dx179897)[Oyamazaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Oyamazaki.dx6182200)[Hirakata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirakata.dx6204318)[Kyotanabe](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyotanabe.dx6265443)

- [Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Otokoyama-Cable-Car-Kyoto.d553248621532771608.Attraction)
- [Dotonbori ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction)
- [Kyocera Dome Osaka ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction)
- [Osaka Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction)
- [Tsutenkaku Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction)
- [Kiyomizu Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Attraction)
- [Fushimi Inari Shrine ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Attraction)
- [Spa World ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Attraction)
- [Kinkaku-ji Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Attraction)
- [Nijō Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Attraction)
- [Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arashiyama-Bamboo-Grove-Arashiyama.d553248621526920833.Attraction)

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