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A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife ... Nene-no-Michi is a popular Higashiyama destination where visitors can experience the refined charms of Kyoto (Historic Building ...

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hotel is directly connected to Marutamachi station on Karasuma subway line, about 10 minutes from Kyoto station by subway or car.