Minami Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

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

Popular places to visit

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

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.

To-ji Temple
Rokusonno Shrine

Rokusonno Shrine

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

Rokusonno Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

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

Nishiki Market

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

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
Kyoto Tower

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 Tower

Things to do

Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights

Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide

Rp979.200
per adult
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide
Kyoto: 12 Top Highlights Full-Day Guided City Tour

Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Rp1.669.850
per adult
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Rp1.550.400
per adult
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Rp834.925
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights

Rp1.615.680
per adult
Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights
Kinkakuji Temple

Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience

Rp1.203.926
per adult
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
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Top hotels in Minami Ward

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 Rp1.688.660 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.688.660
Rp1.857.559 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,100 reviews)
"Very wonderful experience during a short stay in Kyoto. I will book again soon."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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 Rp974.214 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp974.214
Rp1.071.669 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,758 reviews)
Clean in good location
"Hotel staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast buffet was good. Room was a bit small, but not bad when compared to other Japanese hotels. Good location across the street from the train station."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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 Rp1.481.663 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.481.663
Rp1.792.812 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,189 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful and kind. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp830.239 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp830.239
Rp913.263 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are ...
7.6/10 Good! (477 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Provided breakfast was really good."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji

Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji

3 out of 5
54-1 Nishi-kujo, Shima-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp802.229 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp802.229
Rp882.452 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
"Appreciated the welcome drinks and snacks for guests. The hotel was nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp1.171.855 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.171.855
Rp1.289.041 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Friendly staff willing to assist. Amezing amenities the sauna bath was incredible"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Rihga Gran Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward

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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(5 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
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 Inari Shrine 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(15 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
Ninnaji Temple featuring a park

Ukyo Ward

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
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

5/5(10 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

Minami Ward Travel Guide