Minami Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto





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

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

Nagoya Highlight 4 Spots Day Tour from Osaka

Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion

Kyoto Gion Geisha Secrets - 5 Star Walking Tour & Kyoto Snack

Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
![[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
Top hotels in Minami Ward

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
"Excellent staff. Bed was uncomfortable. Complimentary breakfast and dinner was appreciated although very busy at breakfast."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
"Loved our stay here, it’s only a 5-10 min walk from Kyoto Station. Room was a great size and staff were super helpful and nice. Only downside was there were only 5 or 6 laundry machines for the entire building which made it very difficult to find one available. There is a coin laundry down the roads ..."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
"We absolutely loved our stay! The location was perfect, making it easy to get around and explore Japan. The room was spacious, exceptionally clean, and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI
"An amazing hotel with an open in it as well. For the ladies side there were great hair products to use and it was very clean"
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE
"The restaurant Octobar was super crowded and cramped for breakfast. Constant line to get coffee from machine that guests from different countries have trouble selecting buttons or options, so it takes a while for each person to get a cup of coffee. Food was average at best. I was disappointed with ..."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
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 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.






















