Minami Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto





Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit

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.

Rokusonno Shrine
After visiting Rokusonno Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

From Osaka: Fushimi Inari -taisha, Omihachiman and La Collina

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

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji

Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Top hotels in Minami Ward

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Rihga Gran Kyoto
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hotel Keihan Kyotoeki Minami
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025