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 Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
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.
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.
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 Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market.
Arashiyama
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.
Sakyo Ward
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.
Reviewed on 14 March 2025
Reviewed on 14 March 2025
Reviewed on 14 March 2025
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Reviewed on 14 March 2025
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Popular places to visit
Nishiki Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Nishiki Market, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto.
Nijō Castle
You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site like Nijō Castle. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Kyoto Imperial Palace. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Heian Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Heian Shrine. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Shijo Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
- Nishiki Market
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto University
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Heian Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Yasaka Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Pontocho Alley
- Gion Corner
- Kifune Shrine
- Mount Hiei
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Philosopher's Path
- Hanamikoji Street
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Sanzen-in Temple
- Doshisha University
- Ginkaku-ji Temple
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Bamboo Forest Street
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park
- Hokanji Temple
- Sanjo Street
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Kodai-ji Temple