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
Kyoto
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka featuring a city, a small town or village and a house
Kyoto

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 Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Central Kyoto
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 Museum of Kyoto, 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
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,536 reviews)
"Located only a couple of blocks from the main train station, this hotel was a great pick. Incredibly clean as you must take your shoes off at the entrance and roll your luggage through water before entering the lobby, and your room. The variety of hot springs baths you can choose from and the extras, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Gojo-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 2.787.150 ₫ per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
2.787.150 ₫
3.464.427 ₫ total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
"This hotel was excellent mostly because of the great staff. Everyone was so helpful for a non Japanese speaking group. The restaurant was delicious but I didn’t try the Japanese one due to time. I would recommend it to anyone!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is 4.241.661 ₫ per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
4.241.661 ₫
5.365.701 ₫ total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
"Good location with a lot of restaurants close by."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Hotel 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.
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 out of 5
521-2, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nijō Castle and Kyoto ...
9/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
"Bottom floor smelled like cigarette smoke. Fortunately, the 2nd floor does not. The room was comfortable inside"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites

3.5 out of 5
38-1 Higashikujo Kitamatsunokicho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
Good value
"Great value for money. Fabulous bathroom with great toiletries. Rooms and furniture need a refurb. Comfy beds. Very spacious suites. In a quiet residential area handy for fushimi inari. No restaurant and local recommended Teppanyaki restaurant didnt want our custom! Found a lovely japanese bbq restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"A lot of sounds in the morning, otherwise spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Minn Gion
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
278
5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
87
4 - Good 23%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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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