Yamashina Ward

Kyoto

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Photo by 663highland (CC BY)
Photo "Yamashina Ward" by 663highland (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Nishiki Market
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

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 Tower
Nijo Castle featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and a pond

Nijō Castle

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle
Kinkaku-ji Temple

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.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

S$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

S$89
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

S$65
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

S$629
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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Osaka/Kyoto:Arashiyama,NaraPark,FushimiInari Shrin

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

S$79
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

S$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
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Top hotels in Yamashina Ward

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,393 reviews)
"Lovely hotel to stay at. Food is good, but could use more day-to-day variety. Amenities are what make the place, and the concept is lovely. Would recommend for people who like onsen, and a friendly environment."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$220 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$220
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,654 reviews)
"We enjoyed 4 days in Kyoto at this amazing hotel located at Kyoto Station. This is a seriously impressive facility with several dining and shopping options within the hotel itself. As it is connected to the main Kyoto Station there are countless additional food and shopping options, as well as the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$65 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
S$65
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"A very nice and well located hotel with easy access to many attractions via a nearby train station. Rooms are clean and very functional. Walking to the river is roughly a 15 minute walk and train stations are between 2 minutes and roughly 10 minutes. Overall, a fantastic hotel!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug, 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$153 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
S$153
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,141 reviews)
"Nice room and Onsen, not many restaurants immediately around the hotel but within a 10 min walk"

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$95 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
S$95
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,809 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Just not within walking distance to all the attractions, like Nishiki Market. We had to Uber a lot."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$147 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
S$147
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,208 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 19 Aug, 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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Other neighbourhoods around Yamashina Ward

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka featuring a small town or village and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Shoren-in Temple showing signage and a temple or place of worship

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward
Eikando Temple showing a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and a park

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
Kenninji Temple which includes interior views, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Gion featuring street scenes, night scenes and cycling

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Fushimi Inari Shrine showing a memorial, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Inari Shrine 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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