Kita Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The first time I heard about Kinkaku-ji Temple was in 2012 when I was reading The Temple of the Golden Pavilionby Yukio Mishima. This great novel depicts the incident where a young Buddhist acolyte burned the Golden Pavilion back in 1950. Since then I fell in love with it and put it on my bucket list (I recommend reading the book though).
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scenery of Kinkakuji.

It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually.
It is designated as a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape and is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.
The Golden Pavillon
Kinkaku-ji at Kyoto
Kinkaku-Ji, the Golden Pavilion, in Kyoto, Japan.

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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
The price is AU$182 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$182
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,891 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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$160 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$160
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,693 reviews)
This was by far the best property we stayed at on our trip around Japan. It was beyond what was expected. The staff down to the rooms were 5 stars. I really recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$271 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$271
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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! (1,553 reviews)
Lot of restaurants, shopping,temples all within walking distances very convenient I will definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$283 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$283
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,579 reviews)
Friendly staff that spoke fluent English and were very helpful.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$257 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$257
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
Spa facility is exceptional

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$163 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$163
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,420 reviews)
Hotel is a great location in the heart of great shopping, restaurants and subways/buses/trains. 10+ for location.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward

Kyoto which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Nishijin

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.

Nishijin
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto showing autumn leaves, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

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

Sakyo Ward

Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.

Sakyo Ward
Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or GEAR - Art Complex 1928, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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.

Nakagyo Ward


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