Northern Kyoto

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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
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 Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.

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
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

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

Downtown Kyoto
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 University Museum 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 334 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
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8 Jan - 9 Jan
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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 SAR 496 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
4 out of 5
620 Teianmaenocho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 367 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
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8 Jan - 9 Jan
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Minn Gion
4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"We are a family of four and this a spacious and very convenient property with an excellent location in Gion, we would come back!"

Reviewed on 27 December 2024

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West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
2 out of 5
133 Atarashicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"Excellent, walkable location to the main attracts in Kyoto. Very clean, quiet rooms — slept great. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

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nol kyoto sanjo
3 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"Very convenient location, close to markets and bus stations. Staff is friendly and helpful. Room is spacious and well designed. Great experience!"

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