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
At a very convenient location, walkable to train stations and connecting stations and big shopping malls. Amazing breakfast spread and hot tea throughout the day. Safe and clean as well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great property
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Great onsen onsite and a traditional tatami experience. Guests are required to take your shoes off when you arrive at the hotel which adds to the hominess of the stay
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Room clean and hotel located next to train station
Reviewed on 26 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
All around fantastic property and great value. Class act.
Reviewed on 28 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.
