Southern Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes interior views and food
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship
Southern Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Toji Temple featuring a pond and a park

Minami Ward

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 To-ji Temple.

Minami Ward
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and a memorial

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Inari Shrine is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.

Fushimi Ward
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

5/5(2 area reviews)

When in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can plan a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
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Kami-toba

While Kami-toba may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jonangu Shrine and To-ji Temple.

Kami-toba
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Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho

While there might not be top attractions in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower.

Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho
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 ₹4,410 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹4,410
₹4,923 total
29 Jul - 30 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! (1,732 reviews)
"I like it excellent very clean"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 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
The price is ₹7,536 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,536
₹8,444 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (3,305 reviews)
"Le buffet déjeuner était délicieux et toujours plein, même lorsque l’on arrivait vers la fin du service. Les bains étaient propres, nous avions accès à plusieurs options dont un bain de méditation. La chambre était spacieuse pour un hôtel japonais, mais le lit était très dur (nous nous sommes habitués ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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 ₹7,378 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,378
₹8,266 total
28 Jul - 29 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! (1,086 reviews)
"It's just a few minutes walk to the Kyoto station which makes getting in and out of the cith easy. Not far from many of the local attractions. The hotel has an osen which is nice."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
Great place to stay. Clean and quiet
"The staffs was very attentive and helpful she even waited outside with us until the taxi came."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

4 out of 5
137 Shinhiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"The hotel itself is not exactly right near much….but you walk 10 minutes and suddenly you are near everything: Kyoto Station, shopping, restaurants, bars. We liked that….the serenity of the hotel and the immediate area, but quick to everything you could want. The hotel itself is small, but very modern ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
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! (490 reviews)
"Great place!!! Big place! Love love love the bathroom!! Especially the shower and tub!!!! Location is great! Easy access to train!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
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Popular places to visit

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

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Station Building

Kyoto Station Building

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Station Building
Sanjusangendo Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Sanjusangen-do Temple

This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.

Sanjusangen-do Temple
Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Railway Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Railway Museum
Tofukuji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Tofuku-ji Temple

More than any other site, this shrine is celebrated for the unrivaled autumnal colors of the trees surrounding the spiritual Zen haven.

Tofuku-ji Temple

Cities near Southern Kyoto

Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture

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