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 To-ji Temple.

Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Inari Shrine 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 Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, 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 To-ji Temple and Kyoto Railway Museum.
Hiyoshicho
Hiyoshicho might not have many top sights, but Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

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.

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

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
