Katsura Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Katsura
Things to do
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sanzen-in Temple Day Tour
Kyoto by bus: Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove & Fushimi Inari (EN/ES)
Top hotels in Katsura
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Ver nice hotel. Will recommend."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
"Great location."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
"All the amenities, lobby, and room were very clean, spacious, and well-maintained! The luggage lockers were especially helpful. Two tips: (1) make sure you rinse off in one of the showers near the public bath before entering (this isn't listed on the list of "rules" but it is, indeed, one). (2) Be ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"This place was great - amazing value. Great location, breakfast buffet, staff. One thing that would be VERY useful is if they provided a pillow-topper or something similar and left it in the closet to use. Japanese mattresses are HARD (a small step up from sleeping on the floor)."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
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.
