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 shops and temples 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

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Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

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￥9,100
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From Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park Sightseeing Day Tour

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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

￥9,818
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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 Jun 24 to Jun 25
￥7,697
￥8,624 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (1,642 reviews)
"There isn't a any disliked about this hotel stayed. Such a convenient place 😌 train station is walking distance and shopping center is nearby. buffet breakfasts were excellent 👌"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥5,720 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
￥5,720
￥6,292 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple ...
7.6/10 Good! (421 reviews)
"It’s ok"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
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! (1,054 reviews)
"Location is near kyoto station. There a concenience stire beside the hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥13,388 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥13,388
￥16,763 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,148 reviews)
"a lot of tourist in this hotel. centrally located by kyoto station is ideal to get to but not ideal for the stay. it’s a little far from where the action is — quick bus ride to Gion while convenient is still out of way. we found ourselves out all day and night instead of returning to drop items off ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
3.5 out of 5
46-2, Higashikujo Muromachi, Minami, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥8,182 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥8,182
￥9,164 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Rihga Gran Kyoto
Rihga Gran Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥12,393 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
￥12,393
￥13,632 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (738 reviews)
"The staff here are so friendly and helpful, I’m half-convinced they’ve been trained by angels. Everything is clean! The hotel? Clean. The room? Cleaner. The restaurant? Clean! We paid extra for breakfast, and it was totally worth it. Delicious, satisfying, and served with a smile. 10/10!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Rihga Gran Kyoto
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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 Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.

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