Sagano 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 Sagano 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
Nice room, very good bathroom supplies, the usual very helpful staff. Bed was comfortable, altho I would have preferred a firmer pillow. Otherwise, an excellent stay.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Fabulous hotel in a great location. Would definitely recommend and stay there again
Reviewed on 19 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 Sagano
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
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.
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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū 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.
