Southern Kyoto
Travel 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. Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth 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 Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower, 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.
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.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Good location, Japanese style with modern amenities, walkable from Kyoto station. Clean, good hot spring.
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Super nice hotel. Very helpful staff. Room was great. Good location.
Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Top-tier 3 star hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Cosy, comfortable and clean room 10 minutes walk from the station.
Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2025
MIMARU Kyoto Station
Great friendly staff always willing to help and speak in English.
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Room was perfect for family and excellent amenities in hotel
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 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 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.
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.
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.
Higashi Honganji Temple
After visiting Higashi Honganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Japanese Small Katana Forging Experience
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