Northern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
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 Nishijin Textile Center.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum, 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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Seifuso Villa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Very clean room. Nicely appointed with modern style. Mattresses were much too soft for my liking and actually slid around the bed. Great water pressure for shower. Complimentary beverages were great. Laundry is available on site but because of the combo washer/dryer design, clothes just didn’t come ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Convenient location and easy walk to many things. Cars/buses are a few blocks away given pedestrian only streets around the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hot breakfast was cold but nearby places good. Hotel was great except there was only one English Channel on the tv which was the BBC. Lovely location for shopping and local restaurants.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
The room is bare bones. It’s for travelers who need a place to lay their head. It’s no frills. The slippers were barely more than a sheet of paper, super thin and flimsy.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
Great location and generous room size Couldn’t recommend highly enough Will definitely be using again
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Minn Gion
Great location. However the check-in process was not smooth - no front desk. Thankfully,
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
