Minami Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Toji Temple showing a pond and a garden
Toji Temple showing a garden, religious aspects and a pond
Toji Temple which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Toji Temple which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Toji Temple featuring religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Toji Temple showing street scenes, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

To-ji Temple

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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.

To-ji Temple
Rokusonno Shrine

Rokusonno Shrine

Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you spend time at Rokusonno Shrine. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Rokusonno Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 reviews)

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Nijo Castle showing a pond, heritage architecture and a castle

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(198 reviews)

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle
Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(125 reviews)

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(391 reviews)

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Activities

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

AU$89
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

AU$94
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites 1Day Bus Tour

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites 1Day Bus Tour

AU$102
per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites 1Day Bus Tour
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

AU$183
per adult
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

AU$198
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

AU$102
per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals

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
The price is AU$77 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,150 reviews)
"Modern facility, very close to Kyoto station, great surrounding with lots of restaurants, shops and Seven Eleven next door."

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$125 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"wonderful but always room for improvement"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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 AU$194 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel’s location is very convenient. It is just 2 mins walk off the Kyoto station. The guest chill out area is great. We enjoyed a bean to cup coffee after a busy day out there. Staff were friendly. I will definitely stay there again if I travel to Kyoto."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi
3 out of 5
11 Higashikujo Nishisanno-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$88 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Convenient location made it easy to travel to bus and train stations. Near shopping areas that had lots of food options."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Rihga Gran Kyoto
Rihga Gran Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$156 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-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! (568 reviews)
"This hotel is very nicely appointed and service and demeanor of staff is excellent. Very comfortable and enjoyable."

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Rihga Gran Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI
LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI
3 out of 5
31-1 Nishikujo Zaocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$93 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$93
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI
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Other neighbourhoods around Minami 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
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and a memorial

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Castle 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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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park showing animals and zoo animals

Nishikyo Ward

Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.

Nishikyo Ward
Ninnaji Temple featuring a park

Ukyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma

Minami Ward Travel Guide

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