Northern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
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 Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Nijō Castle.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
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.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Very clean room, quiet despite being very central. Lovely peaceful sitting area to have coffee
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Friendly staff Clean room
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Room was great... bigger than usual and very clean. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
nol kyoto sanjo
Truly one of the best stays my husband and I had! It was such a relaxing experience with the amenities and was spacious for what we both had (two carry-ons). I would highly recommend and would definitely come back again to stay!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside
Of the 5 hotels that I stayed at during my trip this was by far my favorite and I now know to use Minn for all of my Japan travel stays.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Room was nice and spacious. Great amenities, staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the 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.
Kyoto University
Explore the campus of Kyoto University during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
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.
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- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Visit Okazaki
- Visit Katsura
- Visit Kameoka
- Visit Sakyo Ward
- Visit Arashiyama
- Kurama-Dera Temple
- Takaragaike Park
- Visit Nakagyo Ward
- Visit Komatsucho
- Visit Kamigyo Ward
- Visit Fushimi Ward
- Visit Nishikyo Ward
- Visit Central Kyoto
- Visit Ohara
- Bukkyo University
- Visit Karasuma
- Visit Minami Ward
- Visit Ashiu
- Visit Nagaokakyo
- Visit Gion
- Visit Shimogyo Ward
- Visit Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
- Visit Yamashina Ward
- Visit Nishijin
- Iwayasan Shimyo-in Temple
- Visit Kita Ward
- Museum of Furuta Oribe
- Visit Kyoto
- Kinkaku-Ji Temple
- Visit Ukyo Ward
- Nishiki Market
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Heian Shrine
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Hanamikoji Street
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Philosopher's Path
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Mount Hiei
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Kiyamachi Street
