Shimokawaracho

Kyoto

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Ishibe Alley featuring a city and a small town or village
Ishibe Alley showing signage
Kodaiji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Ryozen Kannon War Memorial. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
Ishibe Alley featuring a house, a city and heritage architecture

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.

Ishibe Alley
Kyōto showing night scenes, a temple or place of worship and forests

Entokuin Temple

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

Entokuin Temple
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
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
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

Things to do

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

P4,290
per adult
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
1 Hour Small Group Zen Temple Meditation with a Monk

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

P5,849
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

P5,849
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Samurai and Ninja Museum Kyoto

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

P1,544
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

P3,983
per adult
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Nara Early Bird Tour

Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)

P4,095
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)
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Top hotels in Shimokawaracho

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P3,412 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P3,412
P3,754 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,657 reviews)
"Nice location, only few mins walk to Kyoto Station. The Room was spacious and very clean. Staff were very helpful. Overall a good hotel. Highly recommended if you want to stay near kyoto station."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,203 reviews)
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"Highly highly recommend! As soon as you step foot into the hotel, the service was amazing! The staff did not speak great English, but we were able to use simple words to communicate. The property itself is immaculate! No shoes are allowed as soon as you entered the hotel. I wore my white socks around ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,062 reviews)
"Really nice hotel with fairly spacious room for Japan. The entrance and lobby area is lovely. Short walk to goju station only 1 stop from Kyoto, and easy walk to Gion with loads of bar and restaurant options. Great lounge in the basement with complimentary drinks and snacks and beautiful onsen and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P5,915 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P5,915
P6,506 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,058 reviews)
"Excellent place, good location! Very convenient to move by train."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,243 reviews)
"Fantastic service. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P7,010 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P7,010
P8,868 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,540 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean hotel, great location."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Shimokawaracho

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

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple 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
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka which includes street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
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 Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Komatsucho

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Eikando Temple showing religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and a garden

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
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

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