Nishijin

Kyoto

Kyōto which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
The most popular bamboo forest in Kyoto. So expect crowds unless you manage to get there at sunrise ... #bvsjapan #TroveOnTuesday
A golden temple
Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ¥21,526 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
¥21,526
¥24,120 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,662 reviews)
Every thing at the Kyoto Brighton was amazing. The staff, the shuttle, the breakfast and restaurants. We would stay again and would recommend to others to stay there.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ¥11,552 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
¥11,552
¥12,916 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,901 reviews)
Everything in this hotel is awesome!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ¥21,452 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
¥21,452
¥23,597 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,698 reviews)
Clean rooms. Great bakery. Kind staff! Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ¥24,026 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
¥24,026
¥29,961 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,557 reviews)
Really enjoyed clean quiet close to trains and shops

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ¥30,559 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
¥30,559
¥33,615 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,581 reviews)
Onsen was great and this was a perfect centrally located hotel for our stay in Kyoto. Would recommend!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ¥29,374 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
¥29,374
¥32,311 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
Spa facility is exceptional

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
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Other neighborhoods around Nishijin

Kyōto showing fall colors, religious aspects and snow

Kamigyo Ward

4/5(5 area reviews)

Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -

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
Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
The first time I heard about Kinkaku-ji Temple was in 2012 when I was reading The Temple of the Golden Pavilionby Yukio Mishima. This great novel depicts the incident where a young Buddhist acolyte burned the Golden Pavilion back in 1950. Since then I fell in love with it and put it on my bucket list

Kita Ward

4/5(1 area review)

The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.

Kita Ward
The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons.
The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival

Karasuma

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

Karasuma


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