Kita Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese torii gate with a clear blue sky and lush greenery in the background.
A traditional Japanese building with a bright orange structure, surrounded by cherry blossoms and a stone bridge.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.
A stone pathway flanked by bamboo railings leading to a traditional wooden gate.
A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

Stay near popular Kita Ward attractions

A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (2,270 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

AU$71
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

AU$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

AU$48
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

AU$290
per adult
Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

AU$105
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Kita Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$111
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$146 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$146
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$158 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$158
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$96 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$96
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Convenient Transport: An easy 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, making sightseeing and transit incredibly hassle-free.Excellent Facilities: The hotel is pristine and fully equipped. The smart TV lets you check laundry status from your room, and the lobby offers a premium amenity bar with ReFa products. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$82 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$82
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,922 reviews)
"Bigger rooms"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$178 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$178
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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Our guide on where to stay in Kita Ward

Find the best Kita Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kita Ward
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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

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.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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