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 temples and shops 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

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 Rp961.610 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp961.610
Rp1.057.804 total
5 Aug - 6 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! (1,750 reviews)
"Had an entry in the lobby to go directly into a 7-11. Room was massive for a Japanese hotel. 2 minute walk from Kyoto station."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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 Rp1.671.733 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.671.733
Rp1.838.940 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! (1,092 reviews)
"Location is great, just across from Kyoto station. Room is very clean, single bed is on larger sz, so it’s very comfortable, lounge area is a plus. Lots of restaurants near by, very convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp632.035 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp632.035
Rp695.239 total
31 Jul - 1 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! (465 reviews)
"Good, basic hotel. The breakfast and dinner weren't bad. Close to the train station and downtown."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp1.462.493 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp1.462.493
Rp1.769.616 total
1 Aug - 2 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! (1,190 reviews)
"The location was convenient and the staff are extremely friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
13 higashisannocho, Higashikujo, Minami, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Kyoto: fantastic city, very nice hotel.
"The stay at the hotel was great, Kyoto is wonderful. The hotel's location is fantastic, directly across form the airport bus depot. Th breakfast buffet is well stocked and offers some nice local options. The only problem was that we had three people, and the double room was turned into a triple by ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI
Sakura Terrace The Gallery

Sakura Terrace The Gallery

3 out of 5
39 Higashikujo Kamitonoda cho, Minami ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
B
"Beautiful hotel in ăn excellent location near Kyoto central station."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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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