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
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! (2,035 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$216 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$216
22 June - 23 June
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,288 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, staff was very professional. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$77 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$77
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"Would stay again"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN 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.
Minn Gion
Minn Gion
4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"Lovely decor, spacious enough for 4 adults, great communication onsite. An incredible bargain! I did not receive any responses to questions sent through the Expedia app."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Minn Gion
Minn Gion Sanjo
Minn Gion Sanjo
4 out of 5
Higashiyama Ward Sanchome, 18, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
"This hotel is close Nishiki market and to many shrine/temples. It’s very convenient and walkable to shopping and dining."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Minn Gion Sanjo
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"Nice and clean smell. Walking distance to area. Helpful staff. Only thing is 2 washer and dryer door all guest which was not very convenient since it’s always occupied"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 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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