Katsura Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Katsura
Things to do
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Top hotels in Katsura
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"This property is absolutely packed with fellow travelers."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
"Hotel incroyable, personnel très attentif, ambiance exceptionnel , nous avons adoré le toit terrasse , les soupers au restaurant était tres bien . Et les plus qui font la difference boulangerie sur place au hall d entrée et location de vélo Les chambres ont confortables et designs . En final une ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
"If you are not Japanese and young this is not for you"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Where to stay in Katsura
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
