Northern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Philosopher\'s Walk showing a park

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Central Kyoto
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

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

Gion
Kyoto Tower which includes a city, city views and night scenes

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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(9 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu 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.

Higashiyama Ward
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$111 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
NZ$111
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (847 reviews)
A good choice in Kyoto!
"The hotel is in a very good and central location in Kyoto and close to buses/trains/metro.It is of a high standard and very clean.The staff is very friendly and helpful with all kinds of questions a tourist may have. Unfortunately, knowledge of English is unexpectedly deficient in some of the staff ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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! (763 reviews)
Great Japanese Hotel
"Beautiful and comfortable hotel that felt like a traditional Japanese hotel. Great amenities such as the free snacks and drinks in the guest lounge. Gym could use another treadmill/more equipment though"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$277 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
NZ$277
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"We recommend this hotel for all the right reasons for travelers. Close to everything, clean, comfortable, quiet, and a good bass camp. It is worth noting that most accommodations in Japan/Asia and Europe are smaller than North American accommodations. When we travel, we head out early in the morning ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Minn Gion
Minn Gion
4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"I stayed in a room that had laundry and a separate nook for the floor Mats with my two kids and husband. It was perfect. Pros: very close to shops and restaurants all walkable and quiet, as well as close a shrine/temple area. Very pretty area around hotel Laundry in suite Hotel area was spacious ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Minn Gion
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
2 out of 5
133 Atarashicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"The location is very convenient."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
Minn Sanjo
Minn Sanjo
4 out of 5
Higashiyama Ward Sanchome, 18, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"Excellent apartment for an adult family of 5. Very spacious for Japan. Mats on floor were comfortable and used couch as another bed. Doubles in a separate room were very comfortable. Double sink bathroom with separate shower/tub and toilet was very convenient for all of us. Great new space."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Minn Sanjo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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