Southern Kyoto
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Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Minami Ward
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.

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.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.

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

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.

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

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Friendly staff and help you of everything you need. Very happy with our room big and clean. We have everything we needed in the room. Best ever breakfast we had at the hotel with all kinds of varieties food. We enjoyed using the hot spring area and the massage chairs to relax. Overall my whole family ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel is expensive and not close to a lot of main attractions. I do not feel the Japanese hospitality in this hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Clean room spacious
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Very cleaned, organized and comfortable room with all essential amenities.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
The staff working there was great. The room was roomy but the layout was really weird. We paid extra for one bedroom but the wall making it a bedroom was basically touching the bed. It would’ve been better without the wall. There was also a door separating the bathroom and the living space but it ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa
Our stay in Kyoto at this hotel was great overall. Lots of space and bigger beds than what we experienced in Tokyo. Breakfast was good, all of the amenities were great, and staff were all very friendly. The only critique I have is that there isn’t a drying machine. I assumed that when they listed ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Station Building
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

To-ji Temple
The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.
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