Southern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and food
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship
Southern Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Toji Temple showing a pond and a garden

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 Kawaramachi Street.

Minami Ward
Fushimi Inari Shrine showing heritage architecture, a temple or place of worship and a memorial

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Tofuku-ji Temple 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
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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 Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

Kami-toba

While Kami-toba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium.

Kami-toba
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Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho

While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
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! (3,470 reviews)
"Great facilities - delicious free ramen and matcha"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$360 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$360
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,701 reviews)
"Modern & clean building, helpful and friendly staff. The best location. Central to everything. Have to pay 1000 yen for the pool, spa, & sauna but worth every penny. Would have stayed longer in this hotel if I knew how great this place was."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$124 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$124
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,852 reviews)
Great amenities and value
"Very nice and clean hotel with good amenities at a great price. The only downside for me was the beds were less comfortable."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Emion 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.
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (480 reviews)
"Very foreigner friendly, clean, staff were lovely. Will be staying here again!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

4 out of 5
137 Shinhiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Clean and spacious apartment style room was the best accommodation of our entire trip. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites

3.5 out of 5
38-1 Higashikujo Kitamatsunokicho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
"Very spacious room. We had the 2 queen beds and enjoyed it very much. East access for Taxi and some restaurants nearby within an 5-10 mins walk."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
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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