Northern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Northern Kyoto

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
"Staff are so polite, room is very clean, love the bathtub amenities including bath salt and masks. Breakfast is not the best."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"Awesome hotel with a lovely onsen and close to everything"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
"Staff was very attentive"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
"Friendly staff. Good location."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Gion Elite Terrace
"Awesome stay. Super comfortable. Amenities are perfect. Walking distance to the best places in Kyoto!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
"Nice apartment hotel with an excellent washer/dryer that was easy to operate and actually dried our clothes. The only downside is the lack of any type of hotel services, especially no coffee machine in the room or available in the lobby. There were also pans but no cooktop to use them. Price was ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Kyoto University
Explore the campus of Kyoto University during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

Pontocho Alley
During your visit to Kyoto, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pontocho Alley. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha





