Kamigyo Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kamigyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Doshisha University
Explore the campus of Doshisha University as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Shokoku-ji Temple
A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.
Kyoto State Guest House
Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto State Guest House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters
Walk around the campus at Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes
From Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara Park & Fushimi Inari Tour
Our pick of the best Kamigyo Ward Hotel Deals
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
The hotel was beautiful- good size room, great service, comfortable beds and the added bonus of shuttle bus was also great!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi
Nice size room, good location
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Everything was perfect! The staff especially were amazing help with anything I needed!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Great hotel with a very convenient location to a lot of top sights in Kyoto. Close to train station as bus stop. Delicious bakery in the hotel and comfortable beds. I would book this hotel again in a heart beat. I was sad to leave!!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Onsen
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Clean room, smooth electronic check in.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kamigyo Ward
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street 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.
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.
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.
Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo Shrine and Kamo River are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.
