Kami-toba Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Kami-toba
Popular places to visit
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
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.
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Top hotels in Kami-toba
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Excellent hotel with excellent amenities the spa and massage chairs or the highlights of the hotel not to mention the wonderful breakfast You might as well have free noodles service after 9:00 p.m.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The hotel staff was lovely and very welcoming. The property was extremely clean and well maintained, and the atmosphere made me feel like I was staying at a resort. The bedroom was spacious and very comfortable, which made the stay even more enjoyable. My only concern was the lack of storage space ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Great hotel
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
The staff were extremely helpful and courteous as soon as you walk in. The hotel is so nice and clean aside from some dust collected on top the sink area. I am happy to report I did not see any bed bugs/bed bug spots when checking the mattress and everything was very clean. The restaurant in the ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Perfect location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The overall hotel
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kami-toba
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Castle is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Shimogyo Ward
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.
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
