Fushimi Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Fushimi Ward
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 Racecourse
You can take time to visit Kyoto Racecourse during your travels to Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Daigo-ji Temple
Daigo-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sekihoji Temple
After visiting Sekihoji 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.
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Pilgrimage Circuit
You can take time to visit Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Pilgrimage Circuit during your travels to Kyoto. Visit the temples and monuments in this vibrant area.
Fushimi Castle
Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you spend time at Fushimi Castle. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
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Top hotels in Fushimi Ward
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Excellent stay. Will return.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
This was the only hotel we stayed at during our trip to Japan, where the room size and design were quite close to a standard North American hotel. The staff were friendly, and the hotel was clean and easily accesible via public transit on the Kitahama line if necessary. I also enjoyed the amenities ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Awesome room and awesome view. Perfectly placed in Umeda nearing incredible restaurants encapsulating what Osaka truly has to offer. Could not have asked for a better stay!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Liked the onsen
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
Unfortunately I cannot give this property 5 stars as their elevators were abysmal. This has nothing to do with how busy the property was but because of a poorly designed, inefficient system. Waits for the elevators reached 20 minutes at some point, a building with 9 elevators available. Truly ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
We love our stay here in Osaka. Food is great too.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fushimi Ward
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.
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.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope 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.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
