Nishikyo Ward
Kyoto
Visit Nishikyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.
Katsura Imperial Villa
Modeled on the fictional setting in a novel, this site has one of Kyōto’s greatest traditional gardens and architectural treasures.
Bamboo Forest Muko City
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Muko City during your travels in Kyoto. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto Full-Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Nishikyo Ward
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The hotel was fine, however the different lifts to get to different floors was a little annoying. Breakfast was standard and nothing really stood out. Selection for vegetarians was limited. Room was of a good sign, but limited on room etc's like bottled water, or bath salts. Any other items where ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect. Everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
It’s a great hotel in a fabulous area. There are literally hundreds of restaurants and nightlife walking distance from the hotel. This area is very popular for going out at night for locals that aren’t the 20 something crowd
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
It was a really nice place close to train station The hot springs were great Definitely recommend Price was reasonable Beds were comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Great location, staff fantastic, view from room fantastic, overall great place to stay. Just not as good as a few other places we stayed in Japan!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishikyo Ward
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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.
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.
Nishikyo Ward
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Hotels near Arashiyama Onsen
- Luxury Hotel Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Resorts in Muko
- Fujita Kanko Hotels in Minami Ward
- Resorts in Saga-Arashiyama Station
- Beach Hotel Hotels in Ukyo Ward
- Aparthotels in Katsura Station
- Holiday Parks in Saga-Arashiyama Station
- Capsule Hotels in Katsura Station
- Guest Houses in Arashiyama Station
- Condominium Resorts in Saiin Station
- Villas in Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station
- Pensions in Kami-Katsura Station
- Katsura Hotels
- Capsule Hotels in Sai Station
- Aparthotels in Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
- Shimogyo Ward Hotels
- Resorts in Kami-Katsura Station
- Villas in Sai Station
- Adults Only Hotels in Ukyo Ward
- Guest Houses in Saiin Station
- Villas in Arashiyama Station
- Holiday Parks in Nishioji Station
- Hotels near Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
- B&B in Kami-Katsura Station
- Inns in Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Villas in Mukomachi Station
- Hotels near Toei Kyoto Studio Park
- Hotel with Pool Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Hotels near Nishikyogoku Station
- Villas in Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Family Hotel Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Aparthotels in Nishioji Oike Station
- Kyoto Hotels
- Holiday Parks in Katsuragawa Station
- Villas in Randen-Tenjingawa Station
- Romantic Hotel Hotels in Ukyo Ward
- Capsule Hotels in Hanazono Station
- Hostels in Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Town Houses in Kami-Katsura Station
- Holiday Parks in Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Hotels near Katsura Imperial Villa
- Hotels near Aeon Mall Kyoto
- Apartments in Nishikyogoku Station
- Daiwa Roynet Hotels in Nishikyo Ward
- 3 Star Hotels in Nishikyo Ward
- Adults Only Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Capsule Hotels in Saiin Station
- Hotels near Matsunoo-taisha Shrine
- Ryokans in Hankyu Arashiyama Station
- Resorts in Katsura Station
- Cheap Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Historic Hotel Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Nishikyo Ward Hotels
- Vacation Homes in Randen-saga Station
- Resorts in Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
- Chalets in Nishikyogoku Station
- Holiday Parks in Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
- Hotels near Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Boutique Hotel Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Historic Hotel Hotels in Minami Ward
- 4 Star Hotels in Sagano
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotel Hotels in Shimogyo Ward
- Pensions in Nishikyogoku Station
- Inns in Hanazono Station
- Visit Kumiyama
- Visit Komatsucho
- Visit Kyoto
- Visit Minami Ward
- Katsura Imperial Villa
- Visit Uji
- Visit Ohara
- Visit Katsura
- Visit Nakagyo Ward
- Visit Sakyo Ward
- Visit Shimogyo Ward
- Visit Yamashina Ward
- Visit Central Kyoto
- Visit Yawata
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit Nagaokakyo
- Visit Fushimi Ward
- Visit Kita Ward
- Visit Joyo
- Visit Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
- Bamboo Forest Muko City
- Visit Karasuma
- Visit Okazaki
- Visit Arashiyama
- Visit Kamigyo Ward
- Visit Ukyo Ward
- Visit Northern Kyoto
- Sumiya Pleasure House
- Visit Nishijin
- Visit Kameoka
- Aeon Mall Kyoto
- Visit Gion
- Uzumasa Holidays
