Northern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Arashiyama
Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.
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.
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
AC worked great, very clean
Reviewed on 2025/12/11
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Attention to details is great . Free good coffee and snacks make you feel at home .
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Amazing hotel very close to everything clean great customer service
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
The room is tiny but clean. Staff service is excellent.
Reviewed on 2025/12/2
nol kyoto sanjo
Beautiful well appointed rooms with fantastic baths, a calm, quiet oasis right in the middle of the best part of town. This is a real gem at a very reasonable price. Our favourite spot to stay whenever we visit Kyoto.
Reviewed on 2025/12/9
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Super spacious and exactly as pictured! There was a bunk bed along with a dining table with all the necessities to a kitchen. There were many convenience market options including 7/11 and family mart about 5min walk. Safe neighborhood and friendly staff. The hotel is about 10mins from the train station ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/11
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 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.
Pontocho Alley
During your visit to Kyoto, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pontocho Alley. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Yasaka Shrine
Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto University
- Yasaka Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Heian Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Kifune Shrine
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Kodai-ji Temple
- Philosopher's Path
- Hanamikoji Street
- Kurama Hot Spring
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Mount Hiei
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Hokanji Temple
- Doshisha University
- Ginkaku-ji Temple
