Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture
Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and hiking or walking
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Sannenzaka Ninenzaka featuring a city, a small town or village and a house
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Where to stay in Kyoto

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(364 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto featuring forest scenes, a garden and landscape views

Arashiyama

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.

Arashiyama
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,745 reviews)
Onsen was so nice and relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. Breakfast was also very good

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 1.324.722 ₫ per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
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Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
Great hotel that’s close to Kyoto station. Close to the subway stations making it easy to get around the city. Restaurant in the hotel is amazing. Room is good. Definitely on the smaller side but pretty standard for Japan

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
Location is the best.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo

3.5 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews)
Wonderful hotel! Love the love area with refreshments and sake tasting! Such peaceful and clean rooms. Will be back!

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

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West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

2.5 out of 5
133 Atarashicho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Staff is amazing. Room size is amazing. Laundry in the room is amazing. And the location is, surprise surprise, AMAZING!!

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (521 reviews)
our family room was huge with all the amenities, modern and cozy, clean and spotless. Staff were amazing, great experience! highly recommended!

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kyoto

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 23%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Third time visiting Kyoto. Will definitely be back again

5/5 - Excellent

Di

A fantastic place to visit. So much history and the temples are just awesome. Recommend a day tour if visiting for a short time but I am looking forward to exploring on my own and spending more time at some sites next time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kyoto has the best of both worlds...modern and traditional. Close to Osaka,Nara. Easy to get around.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice city and nice people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Everything that Tokyo is missing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Plan carefully as many places seemed to be under restoration. Also, it was considerably mor crowded with ( mainly mainland Chinese) tourists than our last visit

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