travel42 Hotel Review: Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

This Japanese brand is a mainstay that is working hard to compete against the onslaught of American brands coming to town. It sits near the Kamogawa River as one of the city's taller hotels (most are only a few floors with gardens and koi ponds around them).

Within walking distance is Nishiki Market, various temples and plenty of dining options. A shuttle takes guests to and from Kyoto Station for convenience, but a subway station is immediately next to t...