Northern Kyoto

Travel Guide

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Philosopher\\\'s Walk showing a garden
North Kyoto showing a park
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
North Kyoto which includes a park and heritage elements

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street.

Nakagyo Ward
Kyōto featuring a garden, forest scenes and landscape views

Arashiyama

5/5(51 area reviews)

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

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

Sakyo Ward

5/5(4 area reviews)

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 BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 490 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 490
SAR 539 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,698 reviews)
Excellent value and great service
"The staff was very helpful with transportation needs, and room service needs plus they offered a lot of free extras, which helped"

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
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 SAR 248 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
SAR 248
SAR 315 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (1,120 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great staff located in the center of Kyoto"

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 231 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
SAR 231
SAR 254 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"Clean hotel located in a great location."

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN 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.
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
4 out of 5
724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijō Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"It was wonderful to stay at this new property as a family. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"Great facilities in the room, kitchen and washing machine. And quiet too, good location for exploring. Very clean and good sized room. Staff helpful, would stay again if in Kyoto."

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
Gion Elite Terrace
Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 out of 5
44-21 Bishamoncho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Walking to Gion area and to Kyomizu-dera with amazing view to Kyoto and walk along small beautiful traditional shops. The room size is great for the three of us. Sauna and oxygen bath in the room are great addition. Also, free laundry is a big plus. Hotel is modern with the touch of Japanese ryokan ..."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Gion Elite Terrace
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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