Kami-toba Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kami-toba
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
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.
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.
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Kami-toba Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
It was a really nice place close to train station The hot springs were great Definitely recommend Price was reasonable Beds were comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Everything was great except in my deluxe twin room there wasn’t any drawers for clothes so I had to hang some on hangers or use my suitcase daily. As for laundry facility, it was good but in order to dry fully you have to do minimum one hour for a small load
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
The room is clean, location ideal, breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Onsen was great and this was a perfect centrally located hotel for our stay in Kyoto. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Spa facility is exceptional
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel and Kyoto is an excellent accommodation in a very good neighborhood. The rooms are very nicely decorated and modern. The bed is very comfortable and the amenities are refreshed every day. One can also decide on whether one wishes to have the bedsheets changed every 3 days or ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kami-toba
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Tofuku-ji Temple is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
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.
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
