Northern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Philosopher\'s Walk showing a garden
Northern Kyoto
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Northern Kyoto

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(364 area reviews)

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

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.

Downtown Kyoto
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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

5/5(10 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
Kyoto featuring forest scenes, a garden and landscape views

Arashiyama

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.

Arashiyama
Philosopher\'s Walk which includes a park and a river or creek

Sakyo Ward

5/5(1 area review)

Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.

Sakyo Ward
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿1,764 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿1,764
฿1,941 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,651 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,651
฿2,916 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,212 reviews)
"Onsen was incredible."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed at several places in Kyoto and Hotel Gracery was the very best value - great room at a good price."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street ...
10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"The staff were lovely and so helpful, everything about our stay was great !"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (321 reviews)
"We didn't get any benefits being VIP"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Minn Gion
nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo

3.5 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)
"Fun place to stay close to lots of different areas of Kyoto"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

nol kyoto sanjo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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