Sakyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Philosopher\'s Walk featuring a river or creek and a garden
Philosopher\'s Walk which includes a park, a bridge and wild flowers
Heian Shrine showing heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
Eikando Temple which includes religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and a garden
Sakyo Ward

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Our pick of the best Sakyo Ward Hotel Deals

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
Takaraga Ike, Sakyo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$186 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$186
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kinkaku-ji ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (883 reviews)
Clean room, good service especially from Sawamura who went out of his way to help us on more than one occasion.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

4.5 out of 5
26-6 Okazaki Tenno-cho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$473 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$473
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
This hotel was one of our favourites in Japan. It is a beautiful property inside and outside. The attention to detail in every aspect is appreciated. The staff are friendly, kind and able to support you with any queries. The room is large and has all the amenities you could ever need. The location ...

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$149 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$149
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,827 reviews)
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

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$139 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$139
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,590 reviews)
Amazing stay, great location, world class staff. Cant say enough about the people and the property, full marks!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$97 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$97
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,032 reviews)
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

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$127 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$127
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,918 reviews)
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

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Sakyo Ward

Eikando Temple showing a garden, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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.

Central Kyoto
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Kita Ward

The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath 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.

Kita Ward
Kyoto which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Nishijin

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Nishijin
Kyoto showing autumn leaves, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Kamigyo Ward
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

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.

Downtown Kyoto


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