Minami Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Toji Temple showing a pond and a garden
Toji Temple showing a garden, religious aspects and a pond
Toji Temple which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Toji Temple which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Toji Temple featuring religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

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Activities


Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$200 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$200
per night
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"The location is very convenient, just across the road and opposite to the JR train station. It is easy to take city buses when travelling to and from a range of attractions and sites or do day trips to nearby cities. The room has a reasonable size. Very happy about my stay there"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$214 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$214
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
"The rooms to me were clean, large and surprisingly comfortable. The restaurant had a good and varied selection of foid options. The staff were extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$359 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$359
per night
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,214 reviews)
"Hotel was great and the location across the train station was very convenient. The only thing was the air conditioner in the room was not adequate we were always too hot when returning from our trips"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

4 out of 5
46-2, Higashikujo Muromachi, Minami, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$222 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$222
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)
"We loved it had to walk to see attractions but we love walking. Super nice hotel and stay"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$225 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$225
per night
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (847 reviews)
"very nice vibe and quite big for a hotel in japan"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Rihga Gran Kyoto
HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
13 higashisannocho, Higashikujo, Minami, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$176 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$176
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Great base for exploring Kyoto.
"The location of this hotel is perfect. Coming from KIX, the airport bus stops on the opposite side of the road so you only need to cross. There are numerous conbini within a 5-7 mins walk and Kyoto bus and main train station are just as close by. The staff here were pleasant and helpful when I needed ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward

Fushimi Inari Shrine showing heritage architecture, a temple or place of worship and a memorial

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.

Fushimi Ward
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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

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.

Shimogyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park which includes zoo animals and animals

Nishikyo Ward

Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Bamboo Forest Muko City, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.

Nishikyo Ward
Ninnaji Temple which includes a park

Ukyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Ukyo Ward
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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.

Karasuma
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

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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