Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Arashiyama Monkey Park which includes zoo animals and animals
Arashiyama Monkey Park showing a garden
Arashiyama Monkey Park which includes a garden, cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals
Arashiyama Monkey Park which includes zoo animals and animals
Arashiyama Monkey Park featuring zoo animals, a garden and animals

Popular places to visit

Arashiyama Monkey Park showing hiking or walking and forest scenes as well as a family

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsura Imperial Villa

4/5(4 reviews)

Modelled on a setting in a novel, this site has one of Kyōto’s greatest traditional gardens and architectural treasures.

Katsura Imperial Villa
Bamboo Forest Muko City

Bamboo Forest Muko City

Explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Muko City, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Bamboo Forest Muko City

Arashiyama

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arashiyama during your travels in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Arashiyama

Suzumushi-dera Temple

Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Suzumushi-dera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Suzumushi-dera Temple

Saihoji Temple

Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Saihoji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Saihoji Temple

Activities

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

AU$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkey, Zen & Flavors

Kyoto: Guided Arashiyama Walking Tour

AU$88
per adult
Kyoto: Guided Arashiyama Walking Tour
10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up

10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up

AU$929
per traveller
10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up
Kyoto: 12 Top Highlights Full-Day Guided City Tour

Kyoto: 12 Top Highlights Full-Day Guided City Tour

AU$155
per adult
Kyoto: 12 Top Highlights Full-Day Guided City Tour
Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

AU$162
per adult
Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Kyoto: Private Photoshoot Experience in Arashiyama Bamboo

Kyoto: Private Photoshoot Experience in Arashiyama Bamboo

AU$135
per adult
Kyoto: Private Photoshoot Experience in Arashiyama Bamboo
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Our pick of the best Nishikyo Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$170 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (2,537 reviews)
Good hotel, okay ryokan
"Although this place was good overall, however it felt more like a hotel than a traditional ryokan so for those who are looking for the traditional experience, I would not recommend this place. With that being said, as a hotel or hybrid ryokan, I would recommend this place. The highlight of this ryokan ..."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$140 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,733 reviews)
"Stayed for a night before heading to KIX early morning. Chose it for the location, right above the station! The property is overall very new and advanced. If you pay for add-ons, the room is of decent size."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$107 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,036 reviews)
"Good hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35 Shibata 1, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$133 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,331 reviews)
"Nice hotel at the most convenient location"

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is AU$145 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$145
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,462 reviews)
"One of my favourite hotels of all time. Beautiful and clean rooms with Tatami mats, although it is a bit small. The room really felt premium. Basement had access to free soft drinks, coffee, tea, ice cream, and small snacks. Paid laundry machines are available 24/7 and you can check the status and ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
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$76 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$76
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! (1,142 reviews)
"It was very convenient, clean, and professional staff took care of everything."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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
Toji Temple featuring a pond and a park

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
Kyoto featuring forest scenes, a garden and landscape views

Arashiyama

5/5(6 area reviews)

You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.

Arashiyama
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo 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

Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide

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