Popular places to visit
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.
Kiyomizu Temple
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This mountain shrine is dedicated to the goddess of rice. Time your descent to coincide with the lighting of the lanterns.
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.
Nijō Castle
This 17th-century castle complex was once a seat of unfathomable power and wealth.
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
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Our pick of the best Yunohana Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and found their operation remarkably organized and functional. The bathing was terrific as was the ice cream, too.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Clean rooms and staff were amazing
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
The room was clean and the staff were kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Staff was amazing, room extremely comfortable and excellent location! I would most definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
The hotel was great, location perfect, the staff was excellent, the bed was too firm though.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yunohana
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Sagano Romantic Train is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
