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Destination guide

The culturally rich area of Kyoto awaits your stay

Enjoy the area's temples, culture and monuments and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Kyoto. This city's gardens, local tours and sightseeing draw many visitors. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle are just a couple of the must-sees. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.

Activities

Activities and attractions in and around Kyoto

Do you want to find things to do in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Kyoto a fun place to get away. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Kyoto Municipal Zoo (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
Kyoto Aquarium (2 mi / 3.3 km)
Funaoka Thermal Bath (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
Nishimura House Garden (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
Kyoto Studio Park (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
Shigureden (5.3 mi / 8.6 km)

Natural features

Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Kyoto

Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Kyoto is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Nara Park (22.9 mi / 36.8 km)
Shusuitei Tea House (0.6 mi / 1 km)
Maruyama Park (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
Murin-an (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
Shinsenen (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
Shoseien Garden (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)

How to get there

Traveling to and around Kyoto

The nearest airport is in Osaka (ITM-Itami), located 24 mi (38.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Kobe (UKB), which is 40 mi (64.4 km) away.

If you prefer to travel by train, Kyoto Sanjo Station, Kyoto Jingu-marutamachi Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Shiyakusho-mae Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

How many vacation rentals are available around Kyoto?

Our 2019 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 552 house rentals around Kyoto. From 308 Houses to 137 Condos/Apartments, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Kyoto is on HomeAway.

What is the best area to stay when travelling to Kyoto?

Whether you're travelling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Kyoto:

Higashiyama Ward: 245 vacation rentals
Gion: 179 vacation rentals
Tominagacho (Kawaramachidori): 146 vacation rentals
Sakyo Ward: 80 vacation rentals
Fushimi Ward: 65 vacation rentals

For other neighbourhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to Kyoto?

HomeAway offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in Kyoto. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Gion Corner: 555 home rentals
Kyoto Station: 560 home rentals
Kyoto Tanbaguchi Station: 558 home rentals
Awata Shrine: 556 home rentals
Kyoto Katsura Station: 566 home rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Kyoto listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.