Minami Ward

Kyoto

Cherry blossoms, traditional Japanese architecture, and a pathway.
A traditional multi-tiered pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese pagoda, a stone wall, and a calm water body reflecting the structure.
A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and multiple eaves.

Stay near popular Minami Ward attractions

A traditional Japanese pagoda with a koi pond in the foreground.

To-ji Temple

9.0/10 (774 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Kyoto: Kintsugi

Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion

$8
per adult
Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

$108
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

$56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$120
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

$35
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
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Minami Ward Hotel Deals

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$115 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
$43 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$48 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,122 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Bed was uncomfortable. Complimentary breakfast and dinner was appreciated although very busy at breakfast."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto
$119 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$131 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,166 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious, staff were warm and helpful. Laundry amenities were great and you could track congestion and laundry use through your TV. Its location was really handy, close to Kyoto station and also a short walk from a shopping centre which had everything you needed in it."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
$196 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$219 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
13 higashisannocho, Higashikujo, Minami Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$62 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$68 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE

Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE

3.5 out of 5
31 Higashikujyo-nishisannou-cho, Minami Kyoto Kyoto
$74 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$82 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE
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Where to stay in Minami Ward

Find the best Minami Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Minami Ward
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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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