Northern Kyoto

Travel Guide

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Philosopher\\\'s Walk showing a garden
North Kyoto showing a park
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
North Kyoto which includes a park and heritage elements

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

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 Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market.

Nakagyo Ward
Kyōto featuring a garden, forest scenes and landscape views

Arashiyama

5/5(51 area reviews)

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

Arashiyama
Philosopher\\\'s Walk featuring a river or creek and a garden

Sakyo Ward

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Sakyo Ward
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 698 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
AED 698
AED 768 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,733 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay for three nights- fabulous location and a beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 267 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
AED 267
AED 294 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Great location and fantastic staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Can’t fault the service. Heaps of restaurants within walking distance and a convenience store across the roads ensure very easy access to dining options. Also within walkable distance to other shopping and nightlife, ..."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 287 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
AED 287
AED 365 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,138 reviews)
"10/10! Would and will stay here again. In the heart of the city. Walkable to most. Train and bus stations a block away. Staff speaks excellent English. Rooms are big, compared to other Hotels in the country. Clean. Modern. Laundry service and machines available."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
4 out of 5
724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"The property was great, spacious, new and clean. The only drawback was when we tried to forward our luggage early morning (7am) , the front desk staff they are unable to help since the person who can help isn’t coming to work until after 8am. This caused inconvenience to us as I was originally told ..."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo
Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo
3 out of 5
Inabadocho, Karasuma-dori Matsubara,, Shimogyo-ku, 717-1, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay. Seth at the front desk was very helpful and informative."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo
RESI STAY Kyo Ryuvilux Nijo
RESI STAY Kyo Ryuvilux Nijo
3 out of 5
664 Seimeicho, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"Property is like new, quiet, and convenient stores closeby."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

RESI STAY Kyo Ryuvilux Nijo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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