Katsura
Kyoto
Visit Katsura
Things to do
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys
Top hotels in Katsura
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Ver nice hotel. Will recommend."
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
"Great location."
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
"All the amenities, lobby, and room were very clean, spacious, and well-maintained! The luggage lockers were especially helpful. Two tips: (1) make sure you rinse off in one of the showers near the public bath before entering (this isn't listed on the list of "rules" but it is, indeed, one). (2) Be ..."
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"This place was great - amazing value. Great location, breakfast buffet, staff. One thing that would be VERY useful is if they provided a pillow-topper or something similar and left it in the closet to use. Japanese mattresses are HARD (a small step up from sleeping on the floor)."
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
Where to stay in Katsura
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
