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 Tofuku-ji Temple.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
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.
Hiyoshicho
While Hiyoshicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto National Museum.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Beautiful, clean hotel, with amazing amenities. Right by Kyoto station and other transit options to take you anywhere you want in the region. Breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Kyoto!!
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
excellent food, great helpful staff
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel in the Best location, 3 minutes walk from Kyoto train station. Room with all the amenities. Very confortable bed. Delicious breakfast with a lot of choices. We really enjoy our stay.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Room was nice and staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Excellent location & amazing staff.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
MIMARU Kyoto Station
Room was exceptionally clean. The staff was the best. They were so polite and helpful. Love the set up of the kitchen area and having a laundry area onsite was a major plus.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 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.
Kyoto Station Building
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples 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.
Kyoto Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Kyoto Aquarium during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
To-ji Temple
The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.
