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 group of people observing monkeys through a grid window.

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

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

£26
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto Bike Tour - Monkey Tour

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

£80
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour

£28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

£90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

£19
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto
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Top hotels in Nishikyo Ward

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is £100 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£100
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (5,718 reviews)
"The hotel was well maintained. The staff members were extremely helpful and polite. The availability of dental kits, combs, coffee mix and tea bags in the lobby made the hotel very welcoming. The room was very clean. The comfortable slippers and pajamas in the room made one feel right at home. The ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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 £144 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
£144
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,290 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
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 £83 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£83
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (3,086 reviews)
"This is an amazing hotel in Osaka. Convenient location. Clean room, comfortable bed, extremely polite staff, excellent breakfast with lots of choices. I will definitely choose this hotel again for my next visit in Osaka."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

3 out of 5
4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is £26 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£26
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (778 reviews)
"Perfect place to go as a solo traveler. Food, shopping, and subway station all within walking distance. There are restaurants across the street and a convenience store attached to the lobby. Also there is an affordable gym a short walk away."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £101 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£101
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (4,184 reviews)
"The location near the station was very convenient, which was great. The breakfast buffet featured a wide variety of small, delicious dishes. I will definitely stay here again next time I visit Kyoto. The staff’s hospitality was exceptional—thank you so much!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

4 out of 5
1-8-7 Kitakyuhoujimachi Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £91 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
£91
7 Dec - 8 Dec
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,302 reviews)
"Overall very clean and comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi
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Where to stay in Nishikyo Ward

Find the best Nishikyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nishikyo Ward
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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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 cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

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 Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, 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.
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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.

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