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. Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth 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 Tower and Nishiki Market.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Nishiki Market and Kyoto Station Building, 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 Anrakujuin and Kyoto Railway Museum.
Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
This hotel is a tourist dream! The staff were accommodating and the place was extremely clean. The morning breakfast was incredible—fresh fish, a huge variety and a great system so you can wait in your room until a table is ready. Family of 2 adults and 2 10yo—- great location to Kyoto Station— we ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Great vibe, excellent roof bar, and staff, also clean, good value and located not far from main station and 19th cent timber laneway villages on north side.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Onsen
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Room was good but bit congested, staff good
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
It was amazing experience. My friends are so excited. The rooms are clean and staff was so helpful. Front desk offer can speak English with us and share the information for car parking too.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
We loved this hotel!! it was the best one we had on our trip to Japan. Totally recommended!!!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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.
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 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.
Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
To-ji Temple
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.
Things to do
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park
