Nanachome Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nanachome
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 Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
Osaka: Lake Biwa, Moonlit Temple and Omi Highlights Day Trip
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Nanachome Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"The hot springs spa was amazing and very useful. It had different options for you to soak in from very hot to not so hot. I loved the hot pool with the cold bar to rest your head on. It made the experience that much more exciting. Overall very good time there and will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Amazing customer service. Hotel Was extremely clean, very quiet and everyone so polite. We had the best experience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"This was by far my favourite hotel in my Japan trip. The twin room was very spacious, the amenities were great, the staff was very nice. Also truly amazing how close it was to Kyoto station and how it was attached to 7/11"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"This hotel was great! It was such a nice change of pace from Tokyo. The onsen in the basement was so calm and peaceful! We absolutely loved it. We didn’t go to the restaurant at the hotel but there was an amazing French inspired restaurant near the canal only a few blocks away. We went there twice ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel and amazing location!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"The staff were very helpful and efficient. The hotel is very conveniently located right accross the road from Kyoto Station. The room was normal size for a Japanese room so no complaints. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nanachome
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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street 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
Kawaramachi Street 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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
