Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei, KyotoOkura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $359 a night (cached, not a live quote).Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei is a 60-room hotel from the Okura group in the quiet Okazaki district of Kyoto, next to the Okazaki Betsuin Temple. Rooms combine modern design with traditional Kyoto touches, and some look out over the temple grounds and nearby greenery. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, garden, spa, swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. It suits travellers who want a calm, culturally rich stay away from the busy centre, though reaching downtown means a walk or a bus ride. Note that the hotel is adults only, welcoming guests aged 12 and over, so it is not a fit for families with young children.What stands out

Quiet Okazaki location beside a temple

Spacious, well-designed rooms

Strong spa, pool and gym facilities

High guest review scores overall

Watch out for

Long walk to central Kyoto

Formal atmosphere may not suit everyone

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