Southern Kyoto
Travel Guide





Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Minami Ward
Consider a visit to Kawaramachi Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.

Fushimi Ward
Fushimi Ward is a destination travelers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to explore sights like Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Kami-toba
While Kami-toba might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth and Kyoto Railway Museum.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
When in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station Building, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and found their operation remarkably organized and functional. The bathing was terrific as was the ice cream, too.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Lovely room, very thoughtfully laid out. Lovely shower and toilet. Bed very comfortable. Hotel was very elegant and the bakery was amazing. We got 5000 yen hotel vouchers to spend and got some great things from the bakery. Lots of other amenities such as laundry room and gym which looked very modern ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Great English speaking staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Laundry detergent provided for washing machine in unit (though it was extremely slow). Appreciated the location near Kyoto station. Good home base for our travels in the area. Reasonably priced.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
It was amazing experience. My friends are so excited. The rooms are clean and staff was so helpful. Front desk offer can speak English with us and share the information for car parking too.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
We loved this hotel!! it was the best one we had on our trip to Japan. Totally recommended!!!
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Popular places to visit

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Station Building
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.