Minami Ward

Kyoto

Toji Temple featuring a park and a pond
Toji Temple featuring a garden, religious aspects and a pond
Toji Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Toji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture
Toji Temple which includes religious elements, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Popular places to visit

Toji Temple showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

To-ji Temple

4.5/5(185 reviews)

The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.

To-ji Temple
Rokusonno Shrine

Rokusonno Shrine

Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Rokusonno Shrine. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Rokusonno Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(759 reviews)

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(1,177 reviews)

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(253 reviews)

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Nijo Castle featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a pond

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(584 reviews)

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle

Things to do

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

￥7,500
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

￥10,100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

￥9,953
per adult
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto 1 Day UNESCO Sites Bus Tour

￥12,000
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 1 Day UNESCO Sites Bus Tour
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

￥10,393
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto Fullday Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari

Kyoto Fullday Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari

￥9,200
per adult
Kyoto Fullday Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
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Minami Ward Hotel Deals

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥7,697 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
￥7,697
￥8,624 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,725 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥12,556 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥12,556
￥14,069 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,084 reviews)
"Great hotel, good location"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥5,041 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
￥5,041
￥5,613 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are ...
7.6/10 Good! (454 reviews)
"Good, basic hotel. The breakfast and dinner weren't bad. Close to the train station and downtown."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥11,017 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
￥11,017
￥13,804 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
"Excellent, just like 9 years ago. Only hiccup, the new check in system is a bit annoying compared to the usual method, but takes less time, so it's a trade off."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
13 higashisannocho, Higashikujo, Minami, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥8,345 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥8,345
￥9,179 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Kyoto: fantastic city, very nice hotel.
"The stay at the hotel was great, Kyoto is wonderful. The hotel's location is fantastic, directly across form the airport bus depot. Th breakfast buffet is well stocked and offers some nice local options. The only problem was that we had three people, and the double room was turned into a triple by ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI
Sakura Terrace The Gallery

Sakura Terrace The Gallery

3 out of 5
39 Higashikujo Kamitonoda cho, Minami ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥6,844 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
￥6,844
￥8,558 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Sakura Terrace The Gallery
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Other neighborhoods around Minami Ward

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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

5/5(35 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a memorial, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Fushimi Ward

Fushimi Ward is a destination travelers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to explore sights like Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Fushimi Ward
Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes

Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(96 area reviews)

Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.

Shimogyo Ward
Ninnaji Temple featuring a park

Ukyo Ward

5/5(4 area reviews)

Gardens, forests, and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.

Nakagyo Ward

Minami Ward