Yamashina Ward

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 which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(759 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
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(253 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
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(1,177 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
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4/5(463 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
Nijo Castle featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a pond

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(584 reviews)

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

Nijō Castle
Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

4.5/5(26 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

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

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

￥8,500
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

￥9,000
per adult
74% 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

￥3,960
per adult
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

￥75,524
per traveler
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets

￥12,000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

￥4,316
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
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Yamashina Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥13,417 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
￥13,417
￥14,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,720 reviews)
"As it was my first experience with an Onyado, I did not know quite what to expect. The staff was very helpful in explaining and answering any questions that I had. My only disappointment was that it was very difficult to obtain bandages to cover my tattoo. Luckily I had brought some bandages and ..."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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 ￥9,168 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
￥9,168
￥10,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
"Ideal spot for hanging around Kyoto! Right next to the station. Really beautiful property and kind staff"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥17,544 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
￥17,544
￥19,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,677 reviews)
"This was a wonderful hotel in a convenient area of Kyoto, right by a subway station and nice restaurants. The room was very nice with comfortable beds and a nicely designed bathroom. We had a bed with 3 rooms which was great for our group. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. If I get ..."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

THE BLOSSOM 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 ￥6,604 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
￥6,604
￥8,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
"The location is in the perfect. Close to all of the dining and shopping of Kawaramachi. Transport is easily accessible to many locations and walking distance to a lot of attractions. The staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
3.5 out of 5
9-3 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥7,210 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
￥7,210
￥9,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a Family Mart on the first floor. Not much to do around the hotel but it is located right next to the station so it was easy to move around. The room was also pretty spacious and the staff was nice!"

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ￥20,400 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
￥20,400
￥22,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,305 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Great location. Incredible staff that were friendly and helpful. I'll stay here every chance I get."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighborhoods around Yamashina Ward

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

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(17 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 Three-Year Slope.

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

Higashiyama Ward

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.

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

Okazaki

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Komatsucho

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

Gion

5/5(208 area reviews)

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
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a memorial, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

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 Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Fushimi Ward

Yamashina Ward