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Oakwood opens in Kyoto OAKWOOD has launched in Japan’s famed UNESCO World Heritage destination. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto features 104 guest rooms and 16 studio apartments in the heart of the historic district. All 104 elegant guest rooms come with quality beds and the latest in-room technology, including an air purifier, 55-inch flat screen smart TV, tablet, press readers and wifi. The 16 studio apartments feature kitchens with a refrigerator, microwave oven, cooking utensils, washing machine and dryer. Local breakfast specialties will be served at the onsite Café O, while other facilities include a coworking space, smoking room, laundromat, housekeeping and friendly guest relations service. The property is a two-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station (15-minute train ride from Kyoto Station), and close to several popular tourist attractions, including Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and…