Southern Kyoto

Travel Guide

Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring food and interior views
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship
Southern Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Toji Temple which includes a pond and a park

Minami Ward

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 To-ji Temple.

Minami Ward
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring heritage architecture, a memorial 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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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
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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 Jonangu Shrine and To-ji Temple.

Kami-toba
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Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho

While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is €55 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
€55
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,713 reviews)
"Great hotel at great location, a few steps from the train and bus stations. Excellent service and amenities, highly recommended."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is €99 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€99
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (3,272 reviews)
"Very nice property"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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 €96 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€96
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,074 reviews)
"Great location and cleanliness."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (440 reviews)
"Exceptional staff! English speaking, very helpful. Clean comfortable accommodations, would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

4 out of 5
137 Shinhiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean and friendly. I would stay here again on my next visit to Kyoto."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa

Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa

4 out of 5
485, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Recommend to stay if you r in Kyoto."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

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

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(249 reviews)

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

4/5(117 reviews)

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
Kyoto Station Building

Kyoto Station Building

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

Kyoto Station Building
Sanjusangendo Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Sanjusangen-do Temple

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

Sanjusangen-do Temple
Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Railway Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Railway Museum
Toji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship, street scenes and heritage architecture

To-ji Temple

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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.

To-ji Temple

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€59
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€416
per traveller
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€30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto

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Heian Shrine which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

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