Yamashina Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

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Popular places to visit

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

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(157 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.

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

4.5/5(249 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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(50 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.

Nishiki Market
Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.5/5(115 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4/5(117 reviews)

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

3.5/5(2 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.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

฿243
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

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

฿1,994
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

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

฿2,346
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

฿1,924
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

฿16,996
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience

Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience

฿782
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience
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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
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! (2,935 reviews)
"Excellent service, amenities, and location. Onsen was top tier."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,430 per night from 7 May to 8 May
฿2,430
฿2,673 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
"Hotel located close to all of the market and shopping center."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
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! (1,832 reviews)
"Room was very comfortable. Water pressure was fantastic. Slept well. Good central location. We walked to everything. Ended up walking to the main Kyoto station which is an aporoximate 25 minute walk by a cool temple. Found plenty of great food."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-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 restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (957 reviews)
"Very close to everything."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,746 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,746
฿3,020 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,572 reviews)
"I really liked everything about this hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Hotel Emion 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 ฿2,278 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,278
฿2,506 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,447 reviews)
"Most of staff speak English. Breakfast is very good. All staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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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

5/5(5 area reviews)

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

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

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

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
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

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

Gion
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