Minami Ward
Kyoto
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Rokusonno Shrine
After visiting Rokusonno Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kawaramachi Street. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Minami Ward Hotel Deals
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
This is a no frills hotel. While the ptice us very fair for what you get, I would not stay there again.
Reviewed on 2026/3/24
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Decent enough hotel with everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The additional amenities available were mostly caffeinated hot drink sachets, whereas another recent hotel had creams and bath salts available which was a nice touch.
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Bed was too hard for me. Asked for extra futon but was not available. Asked for a blanket and slept on top of the futon. Still too hard I felt like I was beaten up after two nights
Reviewed on 2026/3/4
Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE
Great location with a bit old facilities.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Rihga Gran Kyoto
Our biggest complaint was the air quality in the rooms. We became heavily congested but found that went away after a few hours out of the room. We’d just come from a hotel in Tokyo and did not have this issue and we each were taking allergy meds each day. While there was not an odor it seemed as ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Hotel The M’s Kyoto
Internet was ok, staff was helpful
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
Other neighborhoods around Minami Ward
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
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 Tofuku-ji Temple.
Shimogyo Ward
Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.
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.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kyoto Art Center and Nishiki Market. 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.
