Travel to culturally rich Southern Kyoto
Enjoy the area's temples, monuments and culture with a rental holiday home in Southern Kyoto. This city's gardens, riverfront and museums draw many visitors. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Southern Kyoto
Do you want to discover top things to see and do in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Southern Kyoto has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Kyoto Aquarium (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park (4.6 mi / 7.5 km)
- Kyoto Municipal Zoo (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama (5.3 mi / 8.6 km)
- Funaoka Thermal Bath (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Biwako Otsukan (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Southern Kyoto
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Southern Kyoto is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Umekoji Park (2.3 mi / 3.6 km)
- Katsura Imperial Villa (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Arashiyama Onsen (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Philosopher's Path (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Arashiyama (5.6 mi / 9.1 km)
How to get to and around Southern Kyoto
If you prefer to travel by train, Takeda Station, Kamitobaguchi Station and Fushimi Station are the main stations in the city. You can get around Southern Kyoto by catching a ride on the metro at Kuinabashi Station, Jujo Station or Mukomachi Station.