Nanachome Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Nanachome
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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
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
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights
Top hotels in Nanachome
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The amenities were amazing.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Very clean and comfortable rooms with amenities. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Location is quite central and close to a nearby train station.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Big room, clean, nice property
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Clean room with all the essentials and in a nice area for shopping and food
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Spacious clean room, large bathroom, with many amenities. Staff helpful and accommodating. Very nice modern hotel. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nanachome
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
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 Uhoin.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
