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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.
Things to do
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing One Day Trip from Kyoto
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
Kami-toba Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
I liked the fact that they were changing the towels everyday and you would leave the garbadge out with the staff picking it up, without entering the room. I liked the "shoes off" policy too. The breakfast was good, but I went there 3 times and they never changedor rotated
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Staff, shops
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
This is one of my favorite hotels in Japan. The hotel is new and clean. We got the room with 4 twin beds and it was great for our family to have our own beds. The bathroom is also spacious. The onsen was great!! It has 3 tubs with different temperatures with lots of shower space. The locker room ...
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Excellent place great location.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The Nohga Concierage team were excellent. Kamada and Rinpei were exceptional. Front desk: We were told that we will receive a room upgarde but unfortunately that didn't not happened. Breakfast was fresh with great verity of food.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Very kind and helpful staff
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Kami-toba
Minami Ward
Consider a visit to Kawaramachi Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.
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.
Shimogyo Ward
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.
Nishikyo Ward
Well-liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Bamboo Forest Muko City, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.
Ukyo Ward
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.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
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- Places of interest
- Kami-toba Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Kyoto neighborhoods
- Kami-toba Hotels by Brand
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- 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
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Kifune Shrine
- Ryoan-ji Temple
