Minami Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto





Visit Minami Ward
Stay near popular Minami Ward attractions
Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari

Nagoya Highlight 4 Spots Day Tour from Osaka
![[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49786769/645b3b04-9974-4f18-bb4d-2ca0fe13b17e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting

Kyoto by bus: Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove & Fushimi Inari (EN/ES)
Top hotels in Minami Ward

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"Close proximity to the station is the main reason we picked this hotel. The station has all kinds of restaurants which is perfect for us since we didn’t have to go far to eat."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
"Probably one of the best hotels we have stayed in Japan! Very close to the Kyoto station and airport limousine stops. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. They offer complimentary coffee & tea in the lounge. The breakfast buffet is with it to try at least once because eating there every day ..."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto
"A very hotel to stay."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE
Where to stay in Minami Ward

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 Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, 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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.






















