Downtown Kyoto

Kyoto
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Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Kiyamachi Street

Kiyamachi Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Kiyamachi Street
Kyoto International Manga Museum featuring a city

Kyoto International Manga Museum

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

Kyoto International Manga Museum
Kiyomizu Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Kiyomizu Temple

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Nijo Castle featuring chateau or palace, a pond and heritage architecture

Nijō Castle

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle
Fushimi Inari Shrine showing interior views and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

P3,164
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

P351
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

P3,350
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Samurai and Ninja Museum Kyoto

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

P1,474
per adult
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
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1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka

P8,859
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

P1,861
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P7,666 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
P7,666
P8,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews)
"very close to shopping"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Cross Hotel Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
"This is one of the best locations in Sanjo Kawaramach!"

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

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The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
165-1 Moriyama-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P2,943 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P2,943
P3,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
Enjoyable stay with family
"We are pleased with our stay in this hotel but a bit far from the train station."

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Ace Hotel Kyoto
Ace Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
245-2 Aneyakojidori, Higashinotoin-nishiiru Kurumayacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P13,355 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
P13,355
P14,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (739 reviews)
"Comfortable and chic hotel. Great value for a spacious and well designed room with a cute balcony"

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P3,225 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P3,225
P3,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very good for the price"

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
4 out of 5
604 Manjuya-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Every hotel staffs are super friendly and helpful. On top of that, the location is perfect for shopping and dinning. One of the best hotels in Kyoto."

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.

Nakagyo Ward
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

Gion

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

5/5(12 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
Kyōto showing fall colors, religious aspects and snow

Kamigyo Ward

Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward

Downtown Kyoto