Visit Yamashina Ward
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
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.
Nishiki Market
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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Yamashina Ward Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Great onsen onsite and a traditional tatami experience. Guests are required to take your shoes off when you arrive at the hotel which adds to the hominess of the stay
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Great hotel with convenient access to transportation to get around Kyoto. Had great staff and service.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Well located, just off the main street. The rest are all reasonably good. If I ever come back to Kyoto, I will stay here again.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
The staff welcomed us the minute we stepped into the lobby. Rather than standing at the reception desk, they sit with you at a table and you check-in. The onsen is nice and clean, our room was a good size, and the room amenities are replenished daily. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Very nice
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
This is the second hotel of my stay in Japan, staff was friendly, able to accommodate with my request. Location is convenient, walking distance from the Kyoto station, and clean room
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Yamashina Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
Higashiyama Ward
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Komatsucho
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Tofuku-ji Temple.
Yamashina Ward
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- Himukai-daijingu Shrine
- Lake Biwa
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- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nara Park
- Kyoto University
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Heian Shrine
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Yasaka Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Osaka University
- Gion Corner
- Todaiji Temple
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Nintendo World Headquarters
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