Southern Kyoto

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

Where to stay in Southern Kyoto

Toji Temple featuring a park and a pond

Minami Ward

5/5(21 area reviews)

Consider a visit to To-ji Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.

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

Fushimi Ward

Fushimi Ward is a destination travelers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to explore sights like Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Fushimi Ward
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

5/5(35 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Station Building.

Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
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Kami-toba

While Kami-toba might 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

When in Higashishiokoji Mukaihatacho, you can plan a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 NT$1,716 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
NT$1,716
NT$1,888 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
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"Great hotel! Easy access to Kyoto Station. It has direct access to a seven eleven. It has just 8 washer/dryers. Clean areas and bedroom and bathroom were spacious!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/14

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,262 reviews)
"Didn’t like taking my shoes off to go into the lobby Pillows were terrible"

Reviewed on 2025/7/15

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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 NT$2,974 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
NT$2,974
NT$3,272 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
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"Great location and cleanliness."

Reviewed on 2025/7/10

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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 WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (436 reviews)
"This hotel was such a nice place to stay at. Very clean, quiet, and the staff was incredibly helpful. The size of the rooms are very generous and the showers are amazing. If going in the summer, prepare for the heat. It’s only a 15 minute walk to Kyoto station but feels longer when the sun is out. ..."

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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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"This hotel was awesome and so convenient for family travel. they thought about all the details when they designed these suites. The kitchenette, laundry and two bathrooms in unit made our stay so pleasant and perfect with kids. The staff was friendly and so helpful. I’m going to book another Monday ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/6

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Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa

Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa

4 out of 5
485, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
"Ci siamo trovate molto bene. Il primo giorno Jo, il ragazzo di turno dal pomeriggio alla sera, è stato molto gentile perché avevamo un problema con il condizionatore della camera e ci ha assegnato una stanza più bella. È vero che stavamo 6 notti ma abbiamo apprezzato. L’aparthotel è molto carino ..."

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Popular places to visit

Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship 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
Been to Kyoto Station numerous times but on this day it’s the most beautiful sight of the city with partial rainbow in the background!

Kyoto Station Building

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Station Building
Sanjusangendo Temple which includes 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
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Kyoto Railway Museum

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

Kyoto Railway Museum
Toji Temple showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

To-ji Temple

The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.

To-ji Temple

Cities near Southern Kyoto

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

Kyoto

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Muko

Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek

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Uji

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