Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
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.
Things to do
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
![Nijo Castle [Photo Courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47220141/7d9c01e5-97ba-4f28-91de-2a32a10e0c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kurama Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Good overall if u want a Japanese experience
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Everything was perfect. The staff there were very nice and helpful
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
This is the perfect location for a good price in Kyoto. It seems to be a recent construction, as the materials and finishes look modern and new. We were not looking for extensive amenities such as gym, shops, etc. We stayed for 7 nights in order to carry out daily trips from Kyoto while still enjoying ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Stayed at the Blossom for five nights. Great location. Hotel was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Especially enjoyed the amenities (onsen, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea available in the basement lounge)
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
clean room, nice staff. however the concierge didn't speak english well. convenient as it is a block from the train station and was the hub of all transportation. the shopping and food area in kyoto station was very convenient.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The perfect hotel for Kyoto. Amazing breakfast and coffee and room rooms and location and super clean. Would absolutely stay there again.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kurama
Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Seifuso Villa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travelers like for its coffeehouses, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Kurama
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Hotels near Mt. Kurama Reihoden
- Hotels near Kurama-dera Temple
- Hotels near Kurama Hot Spring
- Hotels near Kifune Shrine
- Hotels near Kibuneguchi Station
- Apartments in Kyoto Seikadai-mae Station
- Hotels near Kurama & Kibune
- Hotels near Ohara
- Northern Kyoto Hotels
- Hostels in Northern Kyoto
- Luxury Hotels in Northern Kyoto
- 3 Star Hotels in Northern Kyoto
- Hotels near Sanzen-in Temple
- Hotels near Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Hotels near Yase-Hieizanguchi Station
- Hotels near Nishimura House Garden
- Hotels near Kita Ward
- Luxury Hotels in Kita Ward
- Apartments in Kitaoji Station
- Hotels near Enko-ji Temple
- Hotels near Daitokuji Temple
- Hotels near Sakyo Ward
- Quiet Resorts & in Sakyo Ward
- Cheap Hotels in Sakyo Ward
- Hotels near Ichiidani-Nanano Shrine
- Hotels near Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters
- Hotels near Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Hotels near Demachiyanagi Station
- Hotels near Doshisha University
- Hotels near Kyoto University
- Kyoto Hotels
- Hotels near Hirano Shrine
- Hotels near Nishijin
- Hotels near Ritsumeikan University
- Hotels near Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Hotels near Rozan-ji Temple
- Hotels near Kamigyo Ward
- Hotel Wedding Venues Hotels in Kamigyo Ward
- Hotels near Central Kyoto
- Hotels with Laundry Facilities in Central Kyoto
- Non-Smoking Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Cheap Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Historic Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Business Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Hotels with Restaurants in Central Kyoto
- Hotels with an Outdoor Pool in Central Kyoto
- Boutique Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Hotels with Free Breakfast in Central Kyoto
- Golf Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Gay friendly Hotels in Central Kyoto
- Hotels near Honen-in Temple
- Kyoto Prefecture Hotels
- Mt. Kurama Reihoden
- Kifune Shrine
- Visit Ohara
- Myomanji Temple
- Sanzen-In Temple
- Jikko-In Temple
- Entsuji Temple
- Kochidaniamida-Ji Temple
- Iwayasan Shimyo-in Temple
- Mikage Shrine
- Ruriko-In Temple
- Nishimura House Garden
- Takara-Ga-Ike-Kōen
- Visit Kita Ward
- Shugakuin Imperial Villa
- Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Ishii Shrine
- Museum of Furuta Oribe
- Kyoto Greek Roman Museum
- Ichijoji Sagarimatsu
- Visit Sakyo Ward
- Daitokuji Temple
- Kamogawa Park
- Koto-In Temple
- Ryugen-In Temple
- Shimogamo Shrine
- Genbu Shrine
- Kenkun Shrine
- Tanaka Shrine
- Kinkaku-Ji Temple
- Seifuso Villa
- Shojoin Temple
- Visit Nishijin
- Kyoto University
- Hirano Shrine
- Seimei-Jinja Shrine
- Visit Kamigyo Ward
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kamishichiken Kabukai
- Visit Central Kyoto
- Nashinoki Shrine
- Visit Kyoto Prefecture
- Ryoan-Ji Temple
- Goo Shrine
- Honen-In Temple
