Title: Visit Kurama: Best of Kurama, Kyoto Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kurama](https://expedia.ca/Kurama-Kyoto-Hotels.0-n6160579-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kurama Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kurama.d6160579.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kurama Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Kurama.d6160579.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kurama ## Kyoto ![素晴らしい](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/7abdab37-ace1-428d-8abb-e741c1c1a7f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![素晴らしい](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/7abdab37-ace1-428d-8abb-e741c1c1a7f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kurama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004144/20a5cbc7-d791-4409-9bd5-647e9f8e2586.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kurama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004144/e4dc60ff-ac75-45d5-b5b0-9598bda3afc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kurama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004144/b13e27e1-c6c3-44f6-8520-5d14de1228aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kurama Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kyoto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) --- ### 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501445/46fb6762-7a3e-4f67-967b-9e88362b9013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fushimi Inari Shrine 4.5/5(324 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kiyomizu Temple showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kiyomizu Temple 4.5/5(182 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nishiki Market which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/6c56789f-84af-40e6-9dac-970244fac989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nishiki Market 4.5/5(99 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nishiki-Market-Downtown-Kyoto.d6258971.Vacation-Attraction) ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kawaramachi Street 4.5/5(33 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kawaramachi-Kyoto.d6204513.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stairs up to mountain and maple tree in Japan. Stairs in Park at Kinkaku-ji Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501451/283dcaeb-8ccc-4762-95c5-3774682298ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kinkaku-ji Temple 5/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/70e73880-c772-4e72-b91b-1110bcc11ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nijō Castle 4.5/5(146 reviews) Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex. [](https://expedia.ca/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gion Geisha District Maiko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/e44b20db-cc32-41de-8ba2-966804a7a992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha CA $34 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) ![Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49588042/534f6fa3-f6b6-45cb-9446-d95bccfc0711.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari CA $136 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-nijo-castle.a49588042.activity-details) ![Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49879697/c603fe59-9fe4-4598-9483-fcd8705ed633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto CA $92 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-top-four-highlights-day-trip-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49879697.activity-details) ![Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48649428/b01c8695-10e1-4de8-9fb9-c2a832a88116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour CA $167 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details) ![Kiyomizu-dera Temple-1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50254108/7dda46db-bef2-4ba3-8af4-68c92dc68d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour CA $74 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-kyoto-nara-top-hightlights-english-speaking-tour.a50254108.activity-details) ![Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4528040/dbb27d55-cab4-4522-b4b4-efd4c2fdfbbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket CA $38 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-ticket.a4528040.activity-details) [See all activities in Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Kurama Hotel Deals ![Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44770000/44762100/44762017/9d8a8a3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs 491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto CA $117 CA $129 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,888 reviews) Excellent hotel with excellent amenities the spa and massage chairs or the highlights of the hotel not to mention the wonderful breakfast You might as well have free noodles service after 9:00 p.m. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=44762017&PinnedHotelID=44762017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160579) ![Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69680000/69673800/69673755/e79c00ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto 4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto CA $142 CA $156 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,669 reviews) Sh shops were really close by. It’s a really great location by the SOG temple. There is a lot to see and doing in the area. The hotel is beautiful and we had a view of the pagoda from our window. Not sure which train station is close by though, but the hotel was just awesome free drinks at certain ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=69673755&PinnedHotelID=69673755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160579) ![Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87830000/87823600/87823506/e9683a07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto CA $240 CA $264 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews) Great hotel Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=87823506&PinnedHotelID=87823506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160579) ![sequence KYOTO GOJO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304800/46304712/62f1d485_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### sequence KYOTO GOJO 409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto CA $103 CA $117 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews) The staff were extremely helpful and courteous as soon as you walk in. The hotel is so nice and clean aside from some dust collected on top the sink area. I am happy to report I did not see any bed bugs/bed bug spots when checking the mattress and everything was very clean. The restaurant in the ... Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=46304712&PinnedHotelID=46304712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160579) ![Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27000/26999/32148f12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo 17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto CA $136 CA $165 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,533 reviews) Perfect location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=26999&PinnedHotelID=26999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160579) ![Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13420000/13414300/13414219/2ca9922a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo 420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto CA $110 CA $122 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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This great novel depicts the incident where a young Buddhist acolyte burned the Golden Pavilion back in 1950. Since then I fell in love with it and put it on my bucket list](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/56424f04-e45f-491e-a757-cb3d1a123605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kita Ward The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Kita-Ward.dx179184) ![Philosopher\\\'s Walk which includes a garden and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004144/dd9138c0-edce-4fbb-9aba-34d868bed7ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Sakyo-Ward.dx6004144) ![Kyōto featuring heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772336/4863bada-bdfa-46bc-b0cb-64bd35af0de3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nishijin 5/5(6 area reviews) Nishijin is a destination travelers like for its coffeehouses, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Nishijin.dx6253478) ![Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/065ae8c2-a9ea-445c-a6ec-75c32a854fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Kyoto 4.5/5(419 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Central-Kyoto.dx6131500) ![Kyōto which includes a temple or place of worship, autumn colours and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555471488/92b1e763-4575-4f5d-9308-cdd5d16b7f77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kamigyo Ward 4.5/5(2 area reviews) Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. 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