Northern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
Central Kyoto
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.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or GEAR - Art Complex 1928 and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
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.
Arashiyama
Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
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Excellent location, within walking distance from the train station. Helpful and attentive staff, very clean room and bathroom.
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Cross Hotel Kyoto
location is superb.
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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
location good. Free sake nice!
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West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
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Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside
Staff are welcoming and helpful. The room was amazing, very clean, nice bathroom. I like how they are eco friendly and only provide the necessities. Would highly recommend and will be coming back!
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KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
The hotel was great for our family. Very spacious. Great location. And had everything we needed.
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Pontocho Alley
During your visit to Kyoto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pontocho Alley. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
Things to do
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara, Fushimi Inari Tour & Lunch Option
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Amanohashidate & Miyama 1-Day Bus Tour: From Osaka/Kyoto w/ Lunch
Concerts Played with Traditional Instruments in Kyoto
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