Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kurama
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
beware this place is kinda a tourist trap. it’s a bit expensive for what it is and feels more like a gimmick than the actual culture. that being said, everything is very nice and no complaints about the room, onsen, and service, just way bigger than expected!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
The hotel is charming, great breakfast buffet, conveniently located to many temples and shrines, and facilities were very nice. Small gym and laundry room. Staff was very nice and eager to help. Room was comfortable and quiet. Would stay here again next time I visit Kyoto.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Helpful, pleasant and amazingly efficient staff with solid English skills. The restaurant offers international favorites at reasonable prices and we loved the bakery breakfast options before heading out for sightseeing. I recommend taking a taxi to/from Kyoto station when arriving or departing the ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast outstanding
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent location, next to train station and shopping district. Nice temples nearby. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Great staff
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kurama
Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Seifuso Villa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.
Central Kyoto
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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
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