Northern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Philosopher\'s Walk showing a park
Northern Kyoto
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Northern Kyoto

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
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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
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
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
Philosopher\'s Walk which includes a park and a river or creek

Sakyo Ward

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 AU$126 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$126
28 July - 29 July
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! (2,097 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Would absolutely stay here again! The little treats like the coffee beans (very good, by the way) and dashi were so thoughtful! We also loved that so many meals and snacks were included, not to mention the lounge area with the teas, juices, and ice creams. The onsen was amazing and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
3 out of 5
391 Shiogamacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$85 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$85
29 July - 30 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (811 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently located for the bus and subway, meaning we were able to go all over the city to see the sights easily. The room was clean and comfortable, with a good shower and wash products in the compact bathroom. Beds are firm but comfortable enough. Air conditioning was a great antidote ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$87 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$87
29 July - 30 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom. The hotel is in a perfect location being only a 15-minute walk from the train station, 50m from the amazing seafood markets and 5 minutes to the gardens."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hotel Gracery 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.
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
3.5 out of 5
521-2, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"The room is spacious enough for a family of four. Although the walk to the train station is quite long, there is easy access to bus stops. However, the automatic light at the front door was quite annoying at night, as it was overly sensitive to any movement."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"The room layout was excellent and the facility/room are in great condition. We had excellent view of the Kyoto city and Kyoto tower from the room. The staff were very friendly and reminded us that it is going to rain when we are getting out in the afternoon and suggested us to take umbrella (which ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
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 Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Great for families with children
"Definitely recommend for families with children. There are coin operated washing machines and dryers available on the first floor, which was very convenient. Everything was very clean. Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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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