Southern Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

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.

Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Castle is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.

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.

Hiyoshicho
Hiyoshicho might not have many top sights, but Kyoto National Museum and Shoseien Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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 Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium.

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Loved this place!! Can’t Waite to come back again. The onsen was so relaxing, followed by a chair massage and complementary popsicle😁, Don’t worry they give you full directions on how to onsen, so you don’t have to feel uneasy about it. After our dinner we enjoyed the complementary ramen before ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Rooms were very spacious and clean. Staff was very helpful and accommodating"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
"The cleanliness of the room was very disappointing. I gave it 2 stars, and I have stayed in 3-star hotels before that were still much cleaner than this one. There was also a very strong cooking smell as soon as we walked into the room, which suggests that many guests cook in the room and that the ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
"Great location, professional and friendly staff. The apartment had a great distribution, it was clean and comfortable. All in all, a great experience for the entire family."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
"This was a great stay for us, had everything we needed and more. Best place we have stayed in Japan, would stay here again. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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 Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

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

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

Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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.
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