Katsura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This mountain shrine is dedicated to the goddess of rice. Time your descent to coincide with the lighting of the lanterns.
Kiyomizu Temple
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
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.
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
This stunning temple, glittering with gold leaf, is a renowned Buddhist site, first built in the 1300s as a shogun.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Our pick of the best Katsura Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
スタッフの皆さんはとても親切で、温泉と朝ごはんも最高でした。
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The hotel had a nice vibe from the second we walked in. Awesome bakery in the lobby with a wide assortment of options. The roof top lounge also had a cool atmosphere. Heaters for cooler weather. Bar and food options. The rooms were clean and spacious compared to other places I have stayed in Japan. ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Staff were great.Great shopping close by. Train station was within 5 minutes away.Quiet hotel
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
10-30 min walk to everything in Kyoto!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Spa facility is exceptional
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel is a great location in the heart of great shopping, restaurants and subways/buses/trains. 10+ for location.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Katsura
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.
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.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
