Southern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto
Minami Ward
Consider a visit to Kawaramachi Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.
Fushimi Ward
Fushimi Ward is a destination travelers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to explore sights like Fushimi Castle.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Kami-toba
While Kami-toba might 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.
Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
When in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Station Building, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Amazing hotel. I’d highly recommend staying here due to the incredible staff, the location, the cleanliness and the facilities. The onsen is absolutely brilliant.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Lean rooms, cleaning every day, pijamas new every day
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Loved the hotel as it was close to the JR Kyoto station. Very convenient for transportation. Staff was very helpful and professional.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Fantastic room, in room laundry, and location. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
MIMARU Kyoto Station
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Appreciated the onsite washer and dryer.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Always an excellent stay at Mimaru Kyoto kawaramachi gojo. My second time visiting and I would choose it again. Helpful staff that speak English and they try to help you with everything including reservations, transportation, lending needed things, etc. Just ask. Great at arranging luggage shipping ...
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
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.
Kyoto Station Building
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Higashi Honganji Temple
After visiting Higashi Honganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
