Kita

Everything you Need to Know about Kita - Kyoto

Kita Ward is located in the northern areas of Kyoto City and is predominately a residential area. There are four universities situated within the ward limits thus thousands of university students inhabit the area. This large, lucrative market has brought about the opening of many businesses which cater for the student population. Nightlife, shopping and dining options are diverse yet typically aimed at younger crowds.

Kita Ward is home to a number of favourite tourist sites including the most iconic of all, Kinkaku-ji, the brilliant Golden Pavillion is resplendent in the daylight, majestic by night. Not far away is the Daitoku-ji, a complex of Zen temples and sub-temples surrounded by four immaculate gardens. There is also a good mix of museums, historic houses, parks as well as shopping and entertainment venues.

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Kita Attractions

Kita Ward is home to the most iconic of Kyoto attractions, the Golden Pavillion, Kinkaku-ji which draws hundreds of thousands of tourists every years to view its most serene setting. There’s more history to be told at the Daitoku-ji an enormous compound of Zen Buddhist temples and sub-temples, enough to fill an entire day’s sight-seeing. Read More...

Kita Restaurants

Predominately a residential district, Kita ward dining is restricted to a few areas. The colossal temple complex of Daitoku-ji, a bastion of Zen Buddhism, has a concentration of excellent vegetarian restaurants. Here you can experience the Zen philosophy expressed through food within blissfully tranquil surroundings. Read More...

Kita Nightlife

Kita Ward nightlife generally caters to a younger crowd than other Kyoto wards due largely to the presence of a number of universities in the area. There are four universities situated within the ward limits thus thousands of university students inhabit the district. Read More...

Kita Shopping

While most of the shopping in Kyoto is confined to the central and eastern precincts of the city, there are some unique shopping opportunities to be found further out, particularly around major shrines and temples. Read More...

Kita Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. Read More...

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