Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm river with a wooden boat carrying three people. Dense green trees line the riverbank.
A red torii gate leading up a stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.
A forest path with people walking.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a signboard.
A traditional Japanese temple with a wooden structure, stone lanterns, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Stay near popular Nishikyo Ward attractions

Two monkeys on a rope bridge over a pond with rocks and greenery around.

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Visiting the Arashiyama Monkey Park is a unique opportunity to see wild Japanese macaques swinging through the trees.
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Activities

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

NZ$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

NZ$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

NZ$107
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

NZ$170
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

NZ$111
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
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

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$195 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$195
7 July - 8 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$60 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$60
12 July - 13 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (824 reviews)
"The bathroom has super strong urine smells. We mentioned urine smells to the front desk and nothing was done. All rooms are dated and has the grossly smells."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

2.5 out of 5
4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$60 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$60
7 July - 8 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (600 reviews)
"Bring your own rags and bring your own water if tap is not your thing. They do not have any wash clothes available and they do not have water fountains (though they have ice)."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$197 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$197
9 July - 10 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,651 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$232 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$232
12 July - 13 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,855 reviews)
"Am absolutely amazing hotel, will stay here whenever I am in Osaka"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$142 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$142
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,718 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay lose to train stations and restaurants."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Our guide on where to stay in Nishikyo Ward

Find the best Nishikyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

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 Nishijin Textile Center.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

Gion

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

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

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

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kodai-ji 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.

Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide

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