What's Okazaki Like?

In Okazaki, you may want to appreciate the temples and gardens. Enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture and mountain views. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Heian Shrine and Nanzenji Temple. There's plenty more to see, including Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Okazaki?

We have 53 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in Okazaki:

Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

3.5-star ryokan with restaurant, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Garden

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

4-star hotel with indoor pool, bar

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • 3 restaurants • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Comfortable apartment with kitchen, jetted bathtub

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Family friendly

Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto

City-center hotel with 2 restaurants

• • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Okazaki

Okazaki is located 1 mi (1.7 km) from the heart of Kyoto.

Flying to:

• • Itami Airport (ITM), 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from Okazaki

Things to See and Do in and around Okazaki

What to See in Okazaki

• • Heian Shrine
• • Nanzenji Temple
• • Miyakomesse
• • Eikando Temple
• • Konchi-in Temple

Things to Do in Okazaki

• • Kyoto Municipal Zoo
• • Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
• • Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art
• • Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall
• • Murin-an

Other Popular Okazaki Attractions

• • Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts
• • Okazaki Betsuin
• • Okazaki Shrine
• • Hosomi Art Museum
• • Nomura Art Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kyoto?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 78°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 44°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, June, August, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)