Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nishikyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Visiting the Arashiyama Monkey Park is a unique opportunity to see wild Japanese macaques swinging through the trees.
Katsura Imperial Villa
This is one of the most famous imperial villa and garden destinations in Kyoto, inspired by a famous 11th century novel.
Bamboo Forest Muko City
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Muko City during your travels in Kyoto. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Arashiyama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arashiyama during your travels in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Saihoji Temple
Saihoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Suzumushi-dera Temple
Suzumushi-dera Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
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Our pick of the best Nishikyo Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, excellent location, excellent view from room on high floor. Having a coin laundry within the hotel is a plus point, however, the machines are the household kind and clothes take a long time to dry, and hence the wait to do laundry is long, given the large number of rooms the hotel ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Great stay!!!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
The breakfast could have had some Avocado, and more fruit selection. Rooms wee clean but lacking storage especially sink space
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Everything was perfect. Rooms were spacious which allowed us to have our luggage easily opened. The staff was kind, the amenities in the room were so great (personal slippers, razors, tooth brushes, shower sponges, headbands). Really loved the hotel
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Room was clean and quiet. Laundry is on the 3rd floor. The breakfast buffet had a great variety (eggs, bacon, sausage, yogurt with about 7 different toppings, cereal, french toast, salad with multiple dressings, udon noodles, curry & rice, different juices, and at the touch of a button the coffee ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Very clean and straightforward room. Bathroom with separate wetroom including a very deep bath.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishikyo Ward
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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. 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.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijo Jinya 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.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
