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 temples and shops 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.
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Minami Ward Hotel Deals
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Clean room and location
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
I loved staying at this Miyako hotel! Super clean & staff are all super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2025/12/3
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
Clean room, bathroom toilet are separated and spacious.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Sakura Terrace The Gallery
Clean room and friendly staff. Gave us a a bottle of wine as it was our honeymoon. One free drink for every guest every night was a good touch. They didn’t offer drinking water in room.
Reviewed on 2025/12/3
Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Super convenient location, so close to the bus stop straight from KIX airport and Kyoto station. The room itself is also very clean, super compact with everything you need. There are 5 laundry machine (surprised not too many people use them) so if you choose this hotel, I would only pack 3-4 days ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/4
Rihga Gran Kyoto
Everything about this place was amazing! Check-in to the cleanliness of the room! Amenities in the room were a surprise! The breakfast buffet was delicious n well clean!
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
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 Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. 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.
Minami Ward
- To-ji Temple
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nara Park
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Tower
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto University
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Shijo Street
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Heian Shrine
- Osaka University
- Todaiji Temple
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Kifune Shrine
- Kuzuha Mall
