Southern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Minami Ward
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.

Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Castle is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.

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

Hiyoshicho
Hiyoshicho might not have many top sights, but Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto National Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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.

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"The hot springs spa was amazing and very useful. It had different options for you to soak in from very hot to not so hot. I loved the hot pool with the cold bar to rest your head on. It made the experience that much more exciting. Overall very good time there and will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Amazing customer service. Hotel Was extremely clean, very quiet and everyone so polite. We had the best experience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"Great location. We will stay here again. thank u"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
"The washing/drying machine was in the room"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
"Fantastic room for my family of 5. Wife and i had a seperate room, and the 3 kids could share a bunk bed and the stand alone single beds. The common area in the middle of the 2 rooms was great to unwind at the end of the day."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
"Overall clean rooms but not thought about in a good way. Everything is squeezed in a small area. TV is straight next to the bed. Hard to move freely in the room without taking extra caution so you don't hit something. Kitchenette is very small and crowded. Very little supplies for the room. On the ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Kyoto Station Building
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Kyoto Aquarium during your holiday to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

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

Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Legends, Bamboo Forest Night

Osaka: Lake Biwa, Moonlit Temple and Omi Highlights Day Trip

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
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- Araki Shrine
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- Visit Kameoka
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- Kyoto Racecourse
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- Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
- Katsura Imperial Villa
- Daigo-ji Temple
- Fushimi Castle
- Bamboo Forest Muko City
- Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum





