Fudocho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Our pick of the best Fudocho Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Very nice hotel with excellent location and very helpful staff. But difficult to enjoy the amenities and Onsen due to so many guests and a bit of overcrowding.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Amazing stay, great location, world class staff. Cant say enough about the people and the property, full marks!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Onsen
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
There are no parking lot.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Room la were spacious compared to other hotels and honestly perfectly sized. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect! I would definitely come back and stay here.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Great services and great room!!! So happy with my stance there!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fudocho
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
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.
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
