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Kyoto Prefecture Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated June 2025) | Trip.com

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Trip.Best: Kyoto Prefecture

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Things to do in Kyoto Prefecture

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Kyoto Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train

4.4/51,195 Review
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

4.7/53,338 Review
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha

4.7/52,230 Review
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Arashiyama

Arashiyama

4.7/52,601 Review
"Mountain climbing"
Gion

Gion

4.8/57,793 Review
"Night view"
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

4.7/5686 Review
"Night view"
Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji

4.7/52,678 Review
"Historic buildings"
Nijō Castle

Nijō Castle

4.7/51,941 Review
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Railway Museum

4.8/5235 Review
"Museums"
Rurikō-in Temple

Rurikō-in Temple

4.4/5155 Review
"Historic buildings"
Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

4.6/5805 Review
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4.6/5675 Review
"Night view"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Kyoto Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4.6/55,181 Review
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

4.8/5877 Review
Daiwa Roynet Hotel KYOTO-SHIJYOKARASUMA

Daiwa Roynet Hotel KYOTO-SHIJYOKARASUMA

4.6/5716 Review
HOKUKOU KAMIMIYA

HOKUKOU KAMIMIYA

5.0/517 Review
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

4.7/51,107 Review
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

4.7/5846 Review
Ala Hotel Kyoto

Ala Hotel Kyoto

4.7/53,407 Review
Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

4.7/5524 Review
Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

4.7/5870 Review
Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami

Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami

4.7/51,154 Review
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

4.6/51,174 Review
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

4.5/5588 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Kyoto Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Mizuki

Mizuki

4.9/511 Review
Avg. OMR95/person
"Japanese"
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Gion Maruyama

Gion Maruyama

4.9/528 Review
Avg. OMR53/person
"Japanese"
"View"
HYOTEI

HYOTEI

4.5/566 Review
Avg. OMR64/person
"Japanese"
"View"
Gion Matayoshi

Gion Matayoshi

5.0/511 Review
Avg. OMR37/person
"Japanese"
Kikunoi Honten

Kikunoi Honten

4.7/5182 Review
Avg. OMR107/person
"Japanese"
"Time-honored Brand"
Nanzenji Junsei

Nanzenji Junsei

4.6/5183 Review
Avg. OMR16/person
"Japanese"
"Time-honored Brand"
Kyo-Suiran

Kyo-Suiran

4.8/511 Review
Avg. OMR69/person
"Japanese"
"View"
Isshi Souden Nakamura

Isshi Souden Nakamura

4.8/531 Review
Avg. OMR80/person
"Japanese"
"Time-honored Brand"
Kinmata

Kinmata

4.7/534 Review
Avg. OMR65/person
"Japanese"
"Time-honored Brand"
Ogata

Ogata

4.8/520 Review
Avg. OMR53/person
"Japanese"
"Gardens"
Honwaka Kyoto Honten

Honwaka Kyoto Honten

4.5/57 Review
Avg. OMR73/person
"Japanese"
Kikunoi Roan

Kikunoi Roan

4.8/557 Review
Avg. OMR101/person
"Japanese"
"Time-honored Brand"

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Enjoy the Sea of Kyoto: Ine & Amanohashidate
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Enjoy the Sea of Kyoto: Ine & Amanohashidate

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Best of Kyoto Prefecture

Top 16 Premium Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture

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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

9.2/543 Review
MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin

MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin

9.7/551 Review
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

9.7/5205 Review
THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

9.7/550 Review
Marufukuro

Marufukuro

9.6/543 Review
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Group

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto - Banyan Group

9.4/572 Review
Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

8.3/577 Review
Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

9.4/5104 Review
Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

9.1/5100 Review
Fauchon Hotel Kyoto - A Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto - A Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

9.7/5255 Review
Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto

9.6/586 Review
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

9.6/5877 Review

Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Kyoto Prefecture

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Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

9.3/5112 Review
MIMARU Kyoto Station

MIMARU Kyoto Station

9.4/5122 Review
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo

MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo

9.6/550 Review
Sowaka

Sowaka

9.6/554 Review
Seikoro Ryokan

Seikoro Ryokan

9.6/5122 Review
Fufu Kyoto

Fufu Kyoto

9.2/5109 Review
Mimaru Suites Kyoto Central

Mimaru Suites Kyoto Central

9.4/579 Review
Matsui Honkan

Matsui Honkan

9.4/545 Review
Rangetsu

Rangetsu

9.8/572 Review
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

9.4/573 Review
Guest House Kyoto Micasa

Guest House Kyoto Micasa

9.6/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Japanese Ryokan Seryo

Japanese Ryokan Seryo

9.5/575 Review

Popular Luxury Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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Amanemu

Amanemu

8.8/545 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.1/5431 Review
Conrad Osaka

Conrad Osaka

9.5/5238 Review
The St. Regis Osaka

The St. Regis Osaka

9.0/5175 Review
W Osaka

W Osaka

9.2/5601 Review
Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimasansoh Goshobessho

9.5/525 Review
Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°

Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°

9.6/579 Review
Nishimuraya Honkan

Nishimuraya Honkan

9.6/552 Review
Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

9.1/551 Review
The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Kashikojima

The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Kashikojima

9.8/512 Review
Shima Kanko Hotel the Bay Suites

Shima Kanko Hotel the Bay Suites

9.4/523 Review
Byaku Narai

Byaku Narai

9.7/528 Review

Popular Family Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

9.2/5507 Review
Oriental Hotel Universal City

Oriental Hotel Universal City

9.3/51,189 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

9.4/5766 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

9.4/51,595 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

9.1/51,531 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

9.4/51,113 Review
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

9.5/51,174 Review
Legoland Japan Hotel

Legoland Japan Hotel

9.2/5380 Review

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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BIWAKO HANAKAIDO

BIWAKO HANAKAIDO

9.4/564 Review
Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

9.2/5306 Review
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

9.0/5195 Review
Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

9.5/51,045 Review
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

9.0/5489 Review
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

9.3/51,502 Review
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

9.2/5507 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

9.4/51,595 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

9.1/51,531 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

9.4/51,113 Review
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

9.5/51,174 Review
Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku

Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku

9.1/5260 Review

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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Mikasa

Mikasa

9.1/572 Review
Hotel New Wakasa

Hotel New Wakasa

9.1/550 Review
Kasuga Hotel

Kasuga Hotel

9.1/590 Review
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

8.9/512 Review
Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel

9.4/5368 Review
Hatago

Hatago

9.7/511 Review
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

9.3/5142 Review
Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimasansoh Goshobessho

9.5/525 Review
Ichijoin

Ichijoin

9.2/55 Review
Sojiin

Sojiin

9.0/548 Review
EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel

EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel

9.6/57 Review
Juhachiro

Juhachiro

9.5/541 Review

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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Zentis Osaka

Zentis Osaka

9.3/5585 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.1/5431 Review
Aloft Osaka Dojima

Aloft Osaka Dojima

9.1/5129 Review
W Osaka

W Osaka

9.2/5601 Review
The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open

The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open

9.6/5159 Review

Popular Vacation Homes Near Kyoto Prefecture

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KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax

KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax

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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji

Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji

9.9/510 Review
Ryokan Asadaya

Ryokan Asadaya

9.8/59 Review
Setonite

Setonite

8.1/52 Review
Phoenix Chalets by Hhg

Phoenix Chalets by Hhg

9.0/51 Review
Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi III

Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi III

9.2/5170 Review
Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi

Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi

9.0/597 Review
Konjaku-So Dotonbori

Konjaku-So Dotonbori

9.0/57 Review
Glamping＆Resort Wood Design Park Noma

Glamping＆Resort Wood Design Park Noma

10.0/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Kagabi Machiya House

Kagabi Machiya House

8.6/51 Review
Sana Mane - Glamp Domes

Sana Mane - Glamp Domes

8.8/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Iori Stay

Iori Stay

9.7/57 Review

Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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Yumotokan

Yumotokan

9.3/553 Review
Yuzanso

Yuzanso

9.4/5139 Review
Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

9.2/5306 Review
Dantokan Kikunoya

Dantokan Kikunoya

8.7/515 Review
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring

Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring

9.0/5558 Review
Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi

Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi

9.1/5154 Review
Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku

Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku

9.1/5260 Review
Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama

Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama

9.5/5305 Review
Arima Kirari

Arima Kirari

8.9/5175 Review
Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano -Adult only-

Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano -Adult only-

9.6/563 Review
Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only)

Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only)

9.2/519 Review
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

9.5/5128 Review

Popular Ski Hotels Near Kyoto Prefecture

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Okada Ryokan Warakutei

Okada Ryokan Warakutei

8.8/543 Review
Miyama Ouan

Miyama Ouan

9.3/5190 Review
Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

9.0/558 Review
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba

Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba

9.0/5103 Review
Marillen Hotel by Hhg

Marillen Hotel by Hhg

9.2/518 Review
Hotel Villa Hakuba by Hhg

Hotel Villa Hakuba by Hhg

9.6/51 Review
Hotel la Neige Higashikan

Hotel la Neige Higashikan

8.9/540 Review
Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

9.3/547 Review
Phoenix Hotel by Hhg

Phoenix Hotel by Hhg

8.9/511 Review
Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba

Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba

8.6/567 Review
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