Northern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
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 Uhoin.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
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.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
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.
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.
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
It was such a clean and neat property! Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great location, very walkable to many destinations. Best breakfast buffet I’ve had with a good mix of western and Asian foods. Clean, helpful staff, coin laundry available. If I return I will stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The location is excellent, the staff helpful and attentive and the rooms comfortable and large by Japanese standards. The only negative I saw is that there is a very small lobby and doesn’t appear to be anywhere to store luggage. The lobby was typically chaotic
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
nol kyoto sanjo
I was in Japan for 2 weeks, stayed in 5 locations. This was my absolute favorite hotel and location. Walkable to and from train and bus locations, shopping and fabulous restaurants all super close. Beautiful property! Very comfortable room. Soaking tub was perfect (on average we walked 20k steps ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Minn Gion
This was our best room while in Japan. As a couple traveling with a teen, the "superior apartment" provided us with a spacious bedroom separated from the living room/kitchen where our daughter slept on the couch which was almost as comfortable as real bed. The kitchen is well equipped and it even ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
The place was very clean and the staff very friendly. The location is very close to the bus station and there’s a couple of train stations at a walkable distance (10-15mins). Overall it was comfortable and I recommend it!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
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.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Pontocho Alley
During your visit to Kyoto, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pontocho Alley. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Shijo Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
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- Arashiyama Holidays
- Genbu Shrine
- Jikishian Temple
- Visit Kameoka
- Kinkaku-Ji Temple
- Visit Kizugawa
- Kurama-Dera Temple
- Kurama & Kibune
- Visit Kyotanabe
- Visit Arashiyama
- Visit Gion
- Visit Kita Ward
- Visit Minami Ward
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- Visit Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
- Visit Shimokawaracho
- Visit Kyoto
- Mount Atago
- Visit Muko
- Visit Sasari
- Visit Nantan
- Ruriko-In Temple
- Ryuhonji Temple
- Visit Uji
- Nijō Castle
- Nishiki Market
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto University
- Pontocho Alley
- Shijo Street
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Yasaka Shrine
- Heian Shrine
- Gion Corner
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Mount Hiei
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Bamboo Forest Street
- Funaoka Thermal Bath
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park
