Katsura Travel Guide

Kyoto

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(157 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site such as Kiyomizu Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(249 reviews)

Find out about the history of Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the top monuments in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(50 reviews)

During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.

Nishiki Market
Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, a pond and heritage architecture

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(81 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Nijō Castle. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Nijō Castle
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4/5(117 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Kyoto Tower. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Tower
Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top hotels in Katsura

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 1.589.941 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
1.589.941 ₫
1.748.990 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,665 reviews)
"Great location. Three minutes walk to JR line and other train and bus station. JR is the fast train going to different cities"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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! (3,215 reviews)
"very beautiful and traditional Japanese hotel. I like it very much"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,070 reviews)
"The service here was amazing! The public bath serene, snacks in the lower level, greeted with a drink and sweet. Wow! The best shopping nearby and near a transportation station."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
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 2.755.934 ₫ per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
2.755.934 ₫
3.031.582 ₫ total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,064 reviews)
"Great place to stay near the main train station. Also breakfast and great staff were amazing"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,245 reviews)
"Amazing place with awesome big rooms and wonderful staff. Concierge spent 30 min with us explaining how to get from Kyoto station to Koyasan, and with English translation too! Highly recommend this hotel !"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is 3.266.394 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
3.266.394 ₫
4.131.988 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,544 reviews)
"Outstanding service from everyone. The concierge team was exceptional from the moment I booked the hotel and had questions about planning an excursion."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
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