Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

A calm river with a wooden boat carrying three people. Dense green trees line the riverbank.
A red torii gate leading up a stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery.
A forest path with people walking.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a signboard.
A traditional Japanese temple with a wooden structure, stone lanterns, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Stay near popular Nishikyo Ward attractions

A monkey sitting on a rope.

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.
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Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

£55
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

£25
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

£88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

£74
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
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Top hotels in Nishikyo Ward

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

4 out of 5
5-4 Arashiyamanishiichikawacho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £143 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£143
29 Sept - 30 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (467 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is £96 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£96
23 Sept - 24 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,653 reviews)
"Great hotel and location."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £65 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£65
23 Sept - 24 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,924 reviews)
"Bathroom a little bit too small and more storage for clothes as we were living out of our suitcases no room to put stuff. The lifts tend to be slow"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £63 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£63
23 Sept - 24 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,136 reviews)
"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

3 out of 5
4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is £29 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£29
30 Sept - 1 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (693 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
The price is £130 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£130
30 Sept - 1 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ...
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
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Where to stay in Nishikyo Ward

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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

Gion

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

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train 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.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Nishikyo Ward Travel Guide

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