Ohara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A snow-covered village with traditional wooden houses and a mountain backdrop.
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A snow-covered landscape with mountains in the background.
Photo by くろふね (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A traditional Japanese building with snow-covered trees and a wooden fence.
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A snow-covered landscape with mountains in the background and a village in the middle ground.
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Stay near popular Ohara attractions

Sanzen-in Temple

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
After visiting Sanzen-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Activities

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

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

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
The most photogenic temple in Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

AU$36
per adult
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

AU$49
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

AU$143
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

AU$116
per adult
Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

AU$85
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
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Our pick of the best Ohara 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$103 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$103
27 July - 28 July
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! (4,104 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$112 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$112
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location near Kyoto station so convenient for everything. Staff were accommodating. The room was a good size for three people with a full sized bath tub. Breakfast was varied with something for everyone. The hotel had laundry machines for an additional charge and free storage lockers and drinks ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
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$92 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$92
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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)
"Proximity to Kyoto Station is a great help."

Reviewed on 25 July 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$98 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$98
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,861 reviews)
"Good location which is close to the train station. Nice hotel and well-maintained"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$46 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$46
28 July - 29 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street ...
7.8/10 Good! (968 reviews)
"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$88 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$88
29 July - 30 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,080 reviews)
"located in the center. Very limited space to bring rented car and leave for the Alps"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Our guide on where to stay in Ohara

Find the best Ohara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Kawaramachi Street 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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. 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 Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, 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
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Karasuma

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

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