Katsura Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Katsura
Things to do
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto Geisha District & Hidden Gems Morning Tour
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Top hotels in Katsura
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"I loved the location, (close to the train station), very clean, quiet, lovely breakfast. I highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
"Amazing hotel! So clean and spacious with a great coffee shop and rooftop bar. Super close to kiyomizu & nannenzaka. Loved our stay - thank you!"
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
"If you are not Japanese and young this is not for you"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Difficult to use facility due to minimal English language signage. Nice , friendly staff. Tried hard. Adding 1 or more English speakers, particularly at restaurants would improve English speakers experience"
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
"This hotel was mainly for the location, and the location is awesome for shopping. The room and hotel itself were okay. The rooms are a little outdated, and the beds had a few minor stains on the blankets, nothing that was terrible (all of our group had some kind of stain on the blankets in every ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Katsura
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
