Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto
Visit Shimogyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Tower
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Kyoto Tower. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Station Building
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Kyoto Aquarium during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Shimogyo Ward Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Highly recommended! Breakfast buffet is incredible! The room was perfect for the three of us. Hot springs were amazing!"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"The best hotel in Kyoto! The staff is always super helpful and the location is great."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"I love how beautiful look the hotel. Breakfast was amazing"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
"Great, friendly staff. The laundry facilities were very helpful. Perfect location and very clean and updated"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
"We loved our stay here would highly recommend the hotel. The location worked great close to the train station and lots of shopping great city bakery right across the street with wonderful baked goods and sandwiches and lattes, etc. staff were wonderful and the rooms were very nice."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station
"The staff were very helpful, super welcoming, and accommodating as I had arrived in Kyoto early! I was very surprised that my room’s bed was made and the trash was taken out each night I got back from exploring. I would gladly book here again the next time I visit!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Where to stay in Shimogyo Ward
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kawaramachi Street or ShinPuhKan Shopping Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
