Southern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Castle is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kami-toba
While Kami-toba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium.
Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
This was our favorite hotel on our 10 day trip to Japan. The onsen was amazing, the massage chairs hit the spot when available, and we enjoyed the free coffee / ice cream / ramen daily. We did not add breakfast. The check in area can get hectic, but they had plenty of staff and things moved along ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
No one to help with luggage; front desk would not make dinner reservation--told to walk downstairs and do it myself; very small room; sink and vanity in bedroom area instead of the bathroom; no English television station; no view from bedroom to outside; charge for everything, for example the cappuccino ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Highly recommend for the room(s) where washing machine equipped
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
Great attentive staff. Very large room for Japan standards, can sleep 6 comfortably
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa
Our stay in Kyoto at this hotel was great overall. Lots of space and bigger beds than what we experienced in Tokyo. Breakfast was good, all of the amenities were great, and staff were all very friendly. The only critique I have is that there isn’t a drying machine. I assumed that when they listed ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Kyoto Station Building
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.
Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
To-ji Temple
The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.
Things to do
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
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- Visit Uji
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