Southern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and food
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship
Southern Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Toji Temple showing a pond and a garden

Minami Ward

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.

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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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

Kami-toba

While Kami-toba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium.

Kami-toba
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Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho

While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$178 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$178
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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! (3,688 reviews)
Close to main transportation hub, staff very helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$106 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$106
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,974 reviews)
Amazing!!!! great staff convenience location

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$127 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$127
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,954 reviews)
Very good 10/10

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
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.
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (510 reviews)
Room was super clean, staff were friendly. Overall a great place to stay.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Minn Kiyomizu Gojo

Minn Kiyomizu Gojo

3 out of 5
4-432-6 Gojohashihigashi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Yasaka Shrine are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
Everything was fantastic! Spacious room, and we liked the location too.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Minn Kiyomizu Gojo
Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station

Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station

4 out of 5
77 Ebisuno-cho, Rokujo-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Great location. Walkable to subway and bus stops. Down the street from a really good matcha place called Totoro, but be prepared to wait in line after it opens at 10am. Our room was lovely with the tatami room to sleep in. The beds were very comfortable. Loved the kitchen table and chairs. We made ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Minn Karasuma Gojo Kyoto Station
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.

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