Search Historic Hotels in Fushimi Ward

Historians and history buffs alike will want to explore the temples and monuments when visiting Fushimi Ward. While you are here in this vibrant area, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do?

Based on our travel expertise, So Kyoto Fushimi Inari is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Nishiki Market is a short 7-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Stay Inn KOTO and Pulses Inn Kyoto.

Fushimi Ward is home to 113 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Fushimi Ward is notable for its temples and monuments, and landmarks include Tofuku-ji Temple, Hoto-ji Temple and Fushimi Castle. Cultural venues include Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth, Horino Memorial Museum and Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. In the area, you’ll also find Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Fushimi Ward, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Fushimi Ward, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.