Minami Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

A serene Japanese garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a variety of trees.
A serene river surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush green trees.
A traditional wooden structure with a tiled roof and ornate details.
A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.

Stay near popular Minami Ward attractions

A traditional Japanese pagoda with a koi pond in the foreground.

To-ji Temple

9.0/10 (774 reviews)
The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.
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Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Rp1.340.797
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Fushimi Inari

Authentic Walking Tour of Kyoto

Rp812.925
per adult
Authentic Walking Tour of Kyoto
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

Rp63.228
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Uji Walking Tour World Heritage Temple and Matcha Custom Made

Uji Walking Tour World Heritage Temple and Matcha Custom Made

Rp1.105.478
per adult
Uji Walking Tour World Heritage Temple and Matcha Custom Made
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Rp926.735
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
Kansai Shared Day Tour with Temples and Park

From Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Day Trip

Rp1.120.030
per adult
From Osaka: Kyoto and Nara Day Trip
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Top hotels in Minami Ward

Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.251.223 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp1.251.223
Rp1.376.345 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp534.023 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp534.023
Rp587.425 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street ...
7.8/10 Good! (972 reviews)
"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

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.031.810 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.031.810
Rp1.248.527 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,867 reviews)
"10/10"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3.5 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonoda-cho, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.025.806 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.025.806
Rp1.128.387 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,367 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, location is close to train station. Breakfast was not as good as other hotels we tried. Amenities were limited."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.172.256 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.172.256
Rp2.389.526 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,544 reviews)
"Love the amenities provided especially skin care ones"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Sakura Terrace

Sakura Terrace

3 out of 5
1-1 Karasuma-cho, Higashi-kujo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp774.749 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp774.749
Rp852.224 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sakura Terrace
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Where to stay in Minami Ward

Find the best Minami Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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