Ohara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Sanzen-in Temple
After visiting Sanzen-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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

Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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

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.

Kinkaku-ji Temple
This stunning temple, glittering with gold leaf, is a renowned Buddhist site, first built in the 1300s as a shogun.
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
Our pick of the best Ohara Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
From the moment we stepped in we knew this hotel was going to be a wonderful experience. The staff were very welcoming , greeted us immediately. Very smooth check in process . Our rooms were lovely, they had everything we needed . Children loved the free ice creams and the massage chairs were an ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Concierge and staff were kind and very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Breakfast menu and food were excellent and fresh. They also gave us a complimentary light lunch, which was more than what we normally ate. It's 17 minutes easy walk to Nishiki market. Love the touchless elevator button, the tatami mat in the room, and the size of the room was perfect, not too tiny. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Very close to Kyoto Station. Beautiful hotel! Helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Very clean and peaceful place to stay. Loved it!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Great location, beautifully appointed hotel and rooms, breakfast spread is good. No laundry on site.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ohara

Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Yoshida Shrine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.

Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.

Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.

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.

Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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