Title: Visit Minami Ward: Best of Minami Ward, Kyoto Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Minami Ward

## Kyoto

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## Visit Minami Ward

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Kyoto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486)

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### Popular places to visit

![To-ji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501461/2a4e1d6f-9258-4a44-b4c8-723f0937b90b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/To-Ji-Temple-Minami-Ward.d501461.Vacation-Attraction)

![Rokusonno Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621586074495/bd6416a1-8014-4be4-b6df-da533f7a4059.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rokusonno-Shrine-Kyoto.d553248621586074495.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kiyomizu Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Vacation-Attraction)

![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
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#### Kawaramachi Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kawaramachi-Kyoto.d6204513.Vacation-Attraction)

![Fushimi Inari Shrine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501445/46fb6762-7a3e-4f67-967b-9e88362b9013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-Attraction)

![Nishiki Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/6c56789f-84af-40e6-9dac-970244fac989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Nishiki-Market-Downtown-Kyoto.d6258971.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/426ac756-22ea-4952-9633-d7041b6d54ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

CA $41

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)

![Picture 8 for Activity Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa|Kimono/Yukata Rental Family Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52001614/fb8955ed-30b5-4068-a817-122b36b1ebd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa|Kimono/Yukata Rental Family Plan

CA $43

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-kimono-rental-mimosakimonoyukata-rental-family-plan.a52001614.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 $37

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-ticket.a4528040.activity-details)

![Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51342763/82e358d3-1083-474c-8e23-b47ff600e4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art

CA $29

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-traditional-kintsugi-workshop-in-gion-gold-repair-art.a51342763.activity-details)

![Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49879697/36bdb579-88ff-46c5-8fc9-78766050c506.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 $181

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details)

[See all activities in Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Minami Ward Hotel Deals

![Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27000/26999/0e4790ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto

CA $131

CA $163 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

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! (1,584 reviews)

Clean room - love the segregated shower and tub -

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho Kyoto Kyoto

CA $104

CA $115 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,163 reviews)

Clean room, good location - good sized room.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto

CA $59

CA $65 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kyoto Tower and Fushimi Inari Shrine are located ...

7.8/10 Good! (791 reviews)

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 Mar 4, 2026

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Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE

31 Higashikujyo-nishisannou-cho, Minami Kyoto Kyoto

CA $101

CA $112 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Got you — I’ll clean this up so it sounds strong, clear, and credible (not just emotional, but still very impactful 👀) ⸻ I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel, which was especially surprising given Japan’s reputation for cleanliness and hospitality. Although my room was ready upon ...

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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Rihga Gran Kyoto

1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto

CA $120

CA $132 total

Apr 29 - Apr 30

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)

Very clean

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

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Hotel The M’s Kyoto

Higashisanno 6-8-1 Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto

CA $99

CA $109 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (766 reviews)

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Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward

![Fushimi Inari Taisha Schrein, Kyoto, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976382137/10aee195-27e2-48f9-9f9c-1ea83b32a1d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Higashikujo-Nishisannocho.dx553248635976382137)

![Fushimi Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501445/f9d2dc47-fd24-452c-bce9-76709917b5ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Fushimi-Ward.dx179192)

![Shimogyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/855e1214-6e24-49a8-9c7a-9551d8525b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Shimogyo-Ward.dx179160)

![Ukyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076282/149d255f-46b6-4aba-ae7c-2480369ba29b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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### Karasuma

 Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Art Center. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Karasuma.dx6204517)

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### Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

 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 Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Nakagyo-Ward.dx179162)

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