Ohara Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Sanzen-in Temple
After visiting Sanzen-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the shops 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ohara
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The onsen pools were amazing!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The room was awesome and the hotel had a lot of amenities which I liked
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Nice staff, great location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
It was a clean and very comfortable stay. We would stay there again for sure!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
The location of the hotel is really nice..
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ohara
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin.
