Southern Kyoto
Travel Guide
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Visit Southern Kyoto
Where to stay in Southern Kyoto
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Minami Ward
Consider a visit to To-ji Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.
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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.
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nishiki Market.
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Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nishiki Market.
Kami-toba
While Kami-toba might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jonangu Shrine and To-ji Temple.
Hiyoshicho
While Hiyoshicho might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market.
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Popular places to visit
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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.
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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.
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Kyoto Station Building
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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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.
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Sanjusangen-do Temple
This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.
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Higashi Honganji Temple
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Higashi Honganji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
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Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
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