Northern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
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.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street 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 Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall 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
It was such a clean and neat property! Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great location, very walkable to many destinations. Best breakfast buffet I’ve had with a good mix of western and Asian foods. Clean, helpful staff, coin laundry available. If I return I will stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The location is excellent, the staff helpful and attentive and the rooms comfortable and large by Japanese standards. The only negative I saw is that there is a very small lobby and doesn’t appear to be anywhere to store luggage. The lobby was typically chaotic
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
nol kyoto sanjo
I was in Japan for 2 weeks, stayed in 5 locations. This was my absolute favorite hotel and location. Walkable to and from train and bus locations, shopping and fabulous restaurants all super close. Beautiful property! Very comfortable room. Soaking tub was perfect (on average we walked 20k steps ...
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Minn Gion
The rooms were big enough for a family of five, which is unusual in Japan… Typically for that many individuals you would need to book 2 different rooms
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
The place is excelent, the staff was super friendly and it is very well located. Definitely will stay here again if I come back!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Popular places to visit
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
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.
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pontocho Alley. Check out 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todaiji from Osaka
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
