Yamashina Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto
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Photo "Yamashina Ward" by 663highland (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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.

Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Tower
Kinkaku-ji Temple

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.

Kinkaku-ji Temple
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Nishiki Market
Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, a pond and heritage architecture

Nijō Castle

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle

Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

฿1,936
Per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Tokaido Shinkansen [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Non-Reserved Shinkansen Trip from Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka

฿3,101
Per adult
Non-Reserved Shinkansen Trip from Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

฿186
Per adult
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

฿2,156
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Samurai and Ninja Museum Kyoto

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

฿877
Per adult
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

฿1,240
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Yamashina Ward

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿3,336 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
฿3,336
฿3,733 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,401 reviews)
"i love this property. it is big and with all the tatami floor all over the property, it is very nice. the onsen was good , never crowded. breakfast was awesome lots of selection. the room we had was spacious. I will go back to Onyado Nono for sure. The only thing i dont like about this hotel is that ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,360 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿1,740 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
฿1,740
฿1,945 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,098 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,031 reviews)
"We had to ask to be moved on our first night as the train noise was exceptionally loud. The room we moved to was fine. Staff were l lovely especially Dhungana Samar who helped us move rooms in the night. Concierge was also excellent."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,410 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
฿2,410
฿2,651 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,371 reviews)
"Hotel room is huge and comfortable, very clean, so convenient as there’s a link bridge to Umekoji-Kyotonishi subway, just one stop to Kyoto station. Second floor Issunboushi restaurant serve first class Wagyu beef, with discount to hotel guests."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Hotel Emion Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿1,840 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
฿1,840
฿2,337 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Staff are friendly and the room is spacious."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighbourhoods around Yamashina Ward

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward
Eikando Temple featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.

Gion
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kawaramachi Street and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and a memorial

Fushimi Ward

You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Inari Shrine is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.

Fushimi Ward

Yamashina Ward Travel Guide