Katsura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes
From Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara Park & Fushimi Inari Tour
Our pick of the best Katsura Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The staff was courteous and welcoming. The Inn was the cleanest place I've ever stayed.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nice , clean hotel , I've stayed here every time I've been to Japan. The staff is helpful but the could be a little more friendly. It's really the only place I feel that way , not sure if it's the area we are in.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Fantastic location and facility, walking distance to shopping mall. Love to have access to water and ice machine. Only problem is the bed too firm for American husband standards he preferred pillow top mattress.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Clean room. Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Faultless! Great room. Beautiful bath and sauna. Friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Katsura
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.
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.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Sagano Romantic Train is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama 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 Tower and Nishiki Market.
