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Popular places to visit

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

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 reviews)

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

Kiyomizu Temple
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

4.5/5(391 reviews)

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

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(125 reviews)

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
Nijo Castle showing a pond, heritage architecture and a castle

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(198 reviews)

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

Nijō Castle
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4/5(164 reviews)

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
Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Activities

Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour

NZ$113
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

NZ$816
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

NZ$86
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
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
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Samurai and Ninja Museum Kyoto

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

NZ$45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
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Our pick of the best Utoro Hotel Deals

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$92 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$92
8 July - 9 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,668 reviews)
"Great location. Three minutes walk to JR line and other train and bus station. JR is the fast train going to different cities"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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! (3,215 reviews)
"very beautiful and traditional Japanese hotel. I like it very much"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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! (2,069 reviews)
"THE BLOSSOM KYOTO stands out for its blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese style. The calming atmosphere, tasteful decor, and attentive staff made for a pleasant stay. I especially liked the relaxing public bath and convenient location near Kyoto’s main attractions. On the downside, dining ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$160 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$160
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,066 reviews)
"Close to train station and shopping. Nothing enough laundry machines ."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,247 reviews)
"Amazing place with awesome big rooms and wonderful staff. Concierge spent 30 min with us explaining how to get from Kyoto station to Koyasan, and with English translation too! Highly recommend this hotel !"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$227 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$227
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,126 reviews)
Great place to stay !
"Great hotel with great service. Amazing bakery / lobby and reception staff. Rooftop bar very cozy with good drinks. Good location near many attractions except for bamboo forest"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Utoro

Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and a memorial

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Inari Shrine 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
Toji Temple featuring a pond and a park

Minami Ward

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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 To-ji Temple.

Minami Ward
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Yamashina Ward

The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Yamashina Ward. Bishamon-do Temple and Himukai-daijingu Shrine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Higashino Station or Keihan Yamashina to get around the larger area.

Yamashina Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

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

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