Northern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Philosopher\'s Walk showing a park

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Central Kyoto
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

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

Gion
Kyoto Tower which includes a city, city views and night scenes

Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

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

Shimogyo Ward
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(9 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$112 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
NZ$112
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (854 reviews)
Not great for Aussies
"Hotel was clean in room, but foyer out of lift and corridor to room way too dark. Breakfast was average didnt cater much for non asian people.( i understand we are in Japan but other hotels offered alot more choice) Pillows way to hard even though i asked for a softer one. Hotel is close to shops, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (763 reviews)
Great Japanese Hotel
"Beautiful and comfortable hotel that felt like a traditional Japanese hotel. Great amenities such as the free snacks and drinks in the guest lounge. Gym could use another treadmill/more equipment though"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

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Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$279 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
NZ$279
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"We recommend this hotel for all the right reasons for travelers. Close to everything, clean, comfortable, quiet, and a good bass camp. It is worth noting that most accommodations in Japan/Asia and Europe are smaller than North American accommodations. When we travel, we head out early in the morning ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Minn Gion
Minn Gion
4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"I stayed in a room that had laundry and a separate nook for the floor Mats with my two kids and husband. It was perfect. Pros: very close to shops and restaurants all walkable and quiet, as well as close a shrine/temple area. Very pretty area around hotel Laundry in suite Hotel area was spacious ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

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West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
2 out of 5
133 Atarashicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"The location is very convenient."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
Minn Sanjo
Minn Sanjo
4 out of 5
Higashiyama Ward Sanchome, 18, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"My family and I had a wonderful time here. Thank you for the hospitality!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Minn Sanjo
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Popular places to visit

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Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 reviews)

This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.

Kiyomizu Temple
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Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(391 reviews)

This mountain shrine is dedicated to the goddess of rice. Time your descent to coincide with the lighting of the lanterns.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Nishiki Market

4.5/5(125 reviews)

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.

Nishiki Market
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Kyoto Tower

4/5(164 reviews)

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 Tower
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Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.5/5(186 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Imperial Palace
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Nijō Castle

4.5/5(198 reviews)

This 17th-century castle complex was once a seat of unfathomable power and wealth.

Nijō Castle

Activities

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket

NZ$135
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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Japanese Small Katana Forging Experience

NZ$429
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Japanese Small Katana Forging Experience
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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

NZ$44
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
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Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience

NZ$37
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience
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1-Day Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo

NZ$702
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1-Day Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
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1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto

NZ$72
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto
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Heian Shrine showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

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