Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Nishikyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.
Katsura Imperial Villa
Modeled on the fictional setting in a novel, this site has one of Kyōto’s greatest traditional gardens and architectural treasures.
Bamboo Forest Muko City
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Muko City during your travels in Kyoto. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Arashiyama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arashiyama during your travels in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Suzumushi-dera Temple
Suzumushi-dera Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Saihoji Temple
Saihoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
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 and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
Top hotels in Nishikyo Ward
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great location for first time Osaka visitors. Lots of shopping downstairs and dining if you are too tired to venture out/ want to stay near hotel. Room is clean and bathroom is nice.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Loved it will be back my next stay in Osaka
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
I liked the fact that they were changing the towels everyday and you would leave the garbadge out with the staff picking it up, without entering the room. I liked the "shoes off" policy too. The breakfast was good, but I went there 3 times and they never changedor rotated
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
已第二次入住，性價比高，地點方便，房間整潔，會再次入住
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Thoroughly enjoyed the executive floor room and access to the executive lounge with added breakfast option where the service and staff were brilliant. Great option if you don’t mind a short walk to train station to access the rest of Osaka and beyond.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Clean room, friendly staff, good coffee and shops nearby.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishikyo Ward
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.
Shimogyo Ward
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.
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.
Arashiyama
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.
Nakagyo Ward
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.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
