Northern Kyoto
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Kyoto
Where to stay in Northern Kyoto
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kawaramachi Street 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 Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street.
Arashiyama
Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Seifuso Villa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Great access to the train. Nice welcome drink. Staff was polite and welcoming. Bed wasn’t as comfortable but was decent.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel was great, very clean and helpful staff. Breakfast food was very good - only recommendation is to get to breakfast early. The breakfast room is pretty small and gets full fast. Also, the location is not directly accessible by taxi, but can be ready with a very short walk after dropoff ...
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Very close to most of the Kyoto’s central shopping and market places and it’s the first advantage of this hotel. Breakfast is also good and served with plenty of menus and staffs are also very kind and helpful with prompt service. I would stay again if I had a chance to visit Kyoto again.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Rooms were very spacious and area was very clean during our stay
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
Great location and generous room size Couldn’t recommend highly enough Will definitely be using again
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Minn Gion
The room was dirty, including a sheet that was stained with blood
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Popular places to visit
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
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.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
Kyoto University
Walk around the campus at Kyoto University during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
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