Kikoku no Mori  

In Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto — a short stroll from Kawaramachi Street and about a 9-minute walk to Kyoto Tower. Close to Shoseien Garden, Higashi Honganji Temple, Gojō, Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine, this family-friendly hotel is a compact base for exploring the city's top sights.

A small boutique hotel with just five guestrooms and a garden to admire. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers, slippers and hairdryers, plus safes and desks; daily housekeeping and multilingual staff (English, Italian, Korean) keep things easy.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, kids' playrooms, concierge and a tour assistance desk to book excursions. Safe-deposit boxes and luggage storage are available, and you can unwind with calming garden views after a day of temple-hopping.

Complimentary wireless internet and front-desk services such as luggage storage and a safe-deposit box to keep business travel organized.