Nishijin

Kyoto

Kyōto which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
Kyōto which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
The most popular bamboo forest in Kyoto. So expect crowds unless you manage to get there at sunrise ... #bvsjapan #TroveOnTuesday
A golden temple
Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

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Nishijin Hotel Deals

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
$105 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$117 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,615 reviews)
Clean room, very helpful staff, hotel had a special piano performance at the lobby during Christmas holiday! Breakfast is good!

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
$95 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$105 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,833 reviews)
Spectacular hotel. Loved the tatami mats every where you walk.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$93 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,589 reviews)
Was so nice would stay again

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
$119 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$131 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
Onsen

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
$63 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$69 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,033 reviews)
Nice room, very good bathroom supplies, the usual very helpful staff. Bed was comfortable, altho I would have preferred a firmer pillow. Otherwise, an excellent stay.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$109 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,926 reviews)
The staff was friendly and check-in was easy and efficient. We unexpectedly arrived early than expected but the staff was able to get us a room. Breakfast was excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighborhoods around Nishijin

Kyōto showing fall colors, religious aspects and snow

Kamigyo Ward

4/5(5 area reviews)

Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)

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.

Central Kyoto
Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street.

Nakagyo Ward
Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

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

Downtown Kyoto
The first time I heard about Kinkaku-ji Temple was in 2012 when I was reading The Temple of the Golden Pavilionby Yukio Mishima. This great novel depicts the incident where a young Buddhist acolyte burned the Golden Pavilion back in 1950. Since then I fell in love with it and put it on my bucket list

Kita Ward

4/5(1 area review)

The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo Shrine and Kamo River 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.

Kita Ward
The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons.
The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival

Karasuma

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

Karasuma


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