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 Fushimi Castle.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
Hiyoshicho
While Hiyoshicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto National Museum.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
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.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The hot springs spa was amazing and very useful. It had different options for you to soak in from very hot to not so hot. I loved the hot pool with the cold bar to rest your head on. It made the experience that much more exciting. Overall very good time there and will definitely come back.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Useful free bus shuttle to station. Staff very courteous. Handy for station but perhaps a little too far from downtown Kyoto. Didn’t use pool as there was a substantial charge per person per session. Would have expected guest use for free.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
The hotel location was perfect since it’s less than a 5 min walk from Kyoto’s main train station. The breakfast was wonderful with a perfect blend of traditional Japanese cuisine and American options. The milk bread is absolutely delicious! Our double room was a good size and the bed was comfortable. ...
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
The washing/drying machine was in the room
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Fantastic room for my family of 5. Wife and i had a seperate room, and the 3 kids could share a bunk bed and the stand alone single beds. The common area in the middle of the 2 rooms was great to unwind at the end of the day.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
Overall clean rooms but not thought about in a good way. Everything is squeezed in a small area. TV is straight next to the bed. Hard to move freely in the room without taking extra caution so you don't hit something. Kitchenette is very small and crowded. Very little supplies for the room. On the ...
Reviewed on May 10, 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.
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 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.
Kyoto Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Kyoto Aquarium during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
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