Northern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Philosopher\'s Walk showing a park
Northern Kyoto
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Northern Kyoto

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle showing 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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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
Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and forest scenes

Arashiyama

5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Arashiyama
Philosopher\'s Walk featuring a river or creek and a garden

Sakyo Ward

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

Sakyo Ward
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$436 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$436
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
Wonderful
"Excellent location, lovely rooms, friendly staff. Comfy beds, reasonable sized rooms, lovely bathrooms and toiletries."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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! (2,269 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful experience!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$192 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$192
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location, Clean and big rooms with big tubs. Staff is helpful and hotel does luggage forwarding. Very good value and would stay again."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto 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.
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 out of 5
521-2, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nijō Castle and Kyoto ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"Bottom floor smelled like cigarette smoke. Fortunately, the 2nd floor does not. The room was comfortable inside"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
"What a great space for the price! Clean and spacious and very well located"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Minn Gion
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market ...
10/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"This is by far one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in, in a long time. It had so much room, a huge shower with water fall shower head, comfortable beds, nice washer and dryer, erc. Highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
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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