Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho
Popular places to visit

Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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.

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.

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.

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

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Legends, Bamboo Forest Night

Osaka: Lake Biwa, Moonlit Temple and Omi Highlights Day Trip
Our pick of the best Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Stayed with them twice now and it’s amazing every time
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Useful free bus shuttle to station. Staff very courteous. Handy for station but perhaps a little too far from downtown Kyoto. Didn’t use pool as there was a substantial charge per person per session. Would have expected guest use for free.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Breakfast buffet is very good
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Cleaning was minimal and there was very little space for luggage, etc. otherwise, staff was friendly and laundry worked fine.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel and amazing location!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Clean room
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.

Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

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.

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

Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi 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.
