Less than 10 minutes drive away are some great places of interest such as the Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Iwatayama Monkey Park, and conveniently there is complimentary private parking on site at the Ryokan Yamazaki should you require it. Doshisha University, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace can be reached with a 20 minute drive. The centre of Kyoto is 20 minutes away by car. Tours and other travel arrangements can be booked at the hotel's tour desk. Togetsukyo Bridge is a 10 minute drive from the hotel.