Southern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto
Minami Ward
Consider a visit to Kawaramachi Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.
Fushimi Ward
Fushimi Ward is a destination travelers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to explore sights like Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Kami-toba
While Kami-toba might 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
When in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station Building, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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Super nice hotel. Very helpful staff. Room was great. Good location.
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JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Top-tier 3 star hotel.
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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Cosy, comfortable and clean room 10 minutes walk from the station.
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MIMARU Kyoto Station
Great friendly staff always willing to help and speak in English.
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MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Room was perfect for family and excellent amenities in hotel
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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 search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the shops 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.
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.
Higashi Honganji Temple
After visiting Higashi Honganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
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