Kami-toba Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo "Kami-toba" by Mti (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mti (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Kami-toba" by Mti (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mti (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Kami-toba" by Mti (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kiyomizu Temple

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

Kiyomizu Temple
Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

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.

Nishiki Market
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

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

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

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.

Kyoto Tower
Nijo Castle showing a pond, heritage architecture and a castle

Nijō Castle

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

Nijō Castle
Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

This stunning temple, glittering with gold leaf, is a renowned Buddhist site, first built in the 1300s as a shogun.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

NZ$117
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

NZ$86
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka/Kyoto:Arashiyama,NaraPark,FushimiInari Shrin

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

NZ$42
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

NZ$830
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Kami-toba Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,470 reviews)
"Great facilities - delicious free ramen and matcha"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$360 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$360
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,701 reviews)
"Modern & clean building, helpful and friendly staff. The best location. Central to everything. Have to pay 1000 yen for the pool, spa, & sauna but worth every penny. Would have stayed longer in this hotel if I knew how great this place was."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$304 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$304
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,280 reviews)
Wonderful
"Excellent location, lovely rooms, friendly staff. Comfy beds, reasonable sized rooms, lovely bathrooms and toiletries."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$124 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$124
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,852 reviews)
Great amenities and value
"Very nice and clean hotel with good amenities at a great price. The only downside for me was the beds were less comfortable."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

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! (2,265 reviews)
"Offered best amenities including light snack and matcha ice cream bar was the best. Enjoyed tatami room so much!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$204 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$204
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,235 reviews)
"Good dining options"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Kami-toba

Toji Temple showing a pond and a garden

Minami Ward

Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.

Minami Ward
Fushimi Inari Shrine showing heritage architecture, a temple or place of worship and a memorial

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Tofuku-ji Temple is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.

Fushimi Ward
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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.

Shimogyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park which includes zoo animals and animals

Nishikyo Ward

Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Bamboo Forest Muko City, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.

Nishikyo Ward
Ninnaji Temple which includes a park

Ukyo Ward

Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
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Karasuma

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

Karasuma

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