Southern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

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.

Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Tofuku-ji Temple is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kami-toba
While Kami-toba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station Building.

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Close to main transportation hub, staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Amazing!!!! great staff convenience location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Staff was great
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Minn Kiyomizu Gojo
Everything was fantastic! Spacious room, and we liked the location too.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station
Room was very spacious and clean. Washer and dryer in room was great, but a bit confusing to translate. Automated check in was easy. Only thing that was disappointed in was the tatami mat room wasn’t actually bamboo mats, it was vinyl covering. Not a big deal, but I was excited to have a tatami ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Kyoto Station Building
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Higashi Honganji Temple
After visiting Higashi Honganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience






