Title: Yawata Travel Guide: Best of Yawata, Kyoto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Yawata](https://expedia.co.uk/Yawata-Hotels.d179225.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Yawata](https://expedia.co.uk/Yawata-Holiday-Rentals.d179225.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Yawata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yawata.d179225.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Yawata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yawata.d179225.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yawata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yawata.d179225.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Yawata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/2afd002a-4230-4a8b-90a3-7c82ef6f7d8c.jpg) by [Yanajin33](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yanajin33) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179225/2afd002a-4230-4a8b-90a3-7c82ef6f7d8c.jpg) by [Yanajin33](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yanajin33) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Yawata Things to do - Top hotels in Yawata - Top Holiday Rentals in Yawata ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £54 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,483 reviews) Everything was fantastic! Location , ambiance, amenities, convenience, etc Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179225) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £68 23 Feb - 24 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,147 reviews) Great stay close to Osaka Station. Rooms were small (but normal for the area), amenities were great, easy to walk to the station or subway. Breakfast was awesome - lots of options. I would stay again. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179225) ![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba 1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £39 5 Feb - 6 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,296 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179225) [See all 7,358 properties in Yawata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026®ionId=179225) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115580000/115573100/115573051/f679fc22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews) Spacious & clean room. New apartments. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Close to public transport. Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-THE-RISE-OSAKA-UNIVERSAL-BAYSIDE.h115573051.Hotel-Information) ![STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68860000/68851200/68851164/81dfc54c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east 1-14-2 Minamisenba Osaka Osaka Stay at this apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (145 reviews) 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 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-STAYAT-OSAKA-SHINSAIBASHI-East.h68851164.Hotel-Information) ![MIMARU Osaka Namba Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77115400/77115356/dcb4eef9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, 3-6-24 Osaka Osaka Prefecture Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews) It was centrally located and the staff were very helpful Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-MIMARU-OSAKA-NAMBA-STATION.h77115356.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Yawata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=179225&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Yawata hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179225&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24)[23 Jan - 24 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179225&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179225&startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25)[24 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179225&startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179225&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179225&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 4.5/5(50 reviews) 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) ![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 4.5/5(157 reviews) 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 4.5/5(249 reviews) 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) ![Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, a pond and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/70e73880-c772-4e72-b91b-1110bcc11ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nijō Castle 4.5/5(81 reviews) Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.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 3.5/5(2 reviews) 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) ![Kyoto Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/8fde799a-fbab-4c2c-9a97-259f55c53a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Tower 4/5(117 reviews) In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Tower-Kyoto.d501464.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gion Geisha District Maiko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/e44b20db-cc32-41de-8ba2-966804a7a992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha £19 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48649428/b01c8695-10e1-4de8-9fb9-c2a832a88116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour £89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details) ![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/52f9d27f-f6a4-4c54-9103-2a75ca719b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details) ![Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48860054/36dba831-cd39-4d34-95c6-778329473f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/concerts-played-with-traditional-instruments-in-kyoto.a48860054.activity-details) ![Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49817188/c404143b-9bfe-4174-982f-c4afc6b36d02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto £50 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-uji-full-day-sightseeing-tour-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49817188.activity-details) [See all activities in Yawata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yawata.d179225.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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) - [Spa World ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Attraction) - [Kiyomizu Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Attraction) - [Tsutenkaku Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction) - [Fushimi Inari Shrine ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Attraction) - [Nijō Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Attraction) - [Kinkaku-ji Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Attraction) - [Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arashiyama-Bamboo-Grove-Arashiyama.d553248621526920833.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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