Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
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.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This mountain shrine is dedicated to the goddess of rice. Time your descent to coincide with the lighting of the lanterns.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
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
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
Our pick of the best Yunohana Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The Onsen at this hotel is its main specialty feature. It is really relaxing to go at the Onsen post your tourist sightseeing day of Kyoto. The hotel is very clean and much bigger than other hotels in Japan
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The staff and the service they provide are top notch. THEY made my stay a pleasure and a joy.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Convenient location adjacent train station, staff were friendly and some spoke English, room was nice and comfortable, unfortunately TV was old and unable to connect to latest version IPhone and IPad and no English movie or TV. Requires update.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Simplesmente maravilhoso. O hotel é muito bonito e os quartos são bem espaçosos.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
We were so impressed and grateful for this hotel! It’s honestly perfect in every way. From quiet and spacious rooms, incredible ambiance, impeccable cleanliness, delicious food, every convenience for our stay, and a short walk to everything in Gion as well as the train. The shower and bath is something ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Very kind and helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yunohana
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.
Nishikyo Ward
Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Bamboo Forest Muko City, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around 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.
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
