Northern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Northern Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
"We enjoyed our stay in the Kabuki room. The staff are helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. We would stay there again!!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"Convenient Location: The property is situated very close to the station, making transit and commuting exceptionally easy. Satisfactory Amenities: The amenities provided were decent and perfectly adequate for a short-term stay. Breakfast Value: While the breakfast option was convenient, it felt a ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
"Every hotel service excellent and hotel maintenance was very clean"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
"Very nice place. Clean and well appointed rooms. Plenty of space. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would happily stay again!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

nol kyoto sanjo
"The staff were helpful and friendly, the room was spacious and soaking in the Hina wood tub after a long day was relaxing and much needed. I definitely recommend staying here!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Gion Elite Terrace
"We love the location, it’s close to everything that we wanted to experience. The hotel is nice and clean. Friendly staff. We enjoyed the coffee station at the lobby also."
Reviewed on 21 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.

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

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.

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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.

Shijo Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

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

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Katsuo-ji Temple and Nara Park day tour





