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 To-ji Temple.

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. Fushimi Inari Shrine 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 Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building, 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 Jonangu Shrine and To-ji Temple.

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 Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$95 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$95
30 July - 31 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,704 reviews)
"The hotel was impeccably clean, staff was very attentive, and excellent array of food items for the breakfast buffet. Very convenient and close to the train station and restaurants."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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! (3,261 reviews)
"Didn’t like taking my shoes off to go into the lobby Pillows were terrible"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$159 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$159
17 July - 18 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,073 reviews)
"Great location and cleanliness."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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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! (438 reviews)
"Exceptional staff! English speaking, very helpful. Clean comfortable accommodations, would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 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 Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"This hotel was awesome and so convenient for family travel. they thought about all the details when they designed these suites. The kitchenette, laundry and two bathrooms in unit made our stay so pleasant and perfect with kids. The staff was friendly and so helpful. I’m going to book another Monday ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa

Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa

4 out of 5
485, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
"Ci siamo trovate molto bene. Il primo giorno Jo, il ragazzo di turno dal pomeriggio alla sera, è stato molto gentile perché avevamo un problema con il condizionatore della camera e ci ha assegnato una stanza più bella. È vero che stavamo 6 notti ma abbiamo apprezzato. L’aparthotel è molto carino ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa
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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