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

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

3 out of 5
407-6 Wakokucho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$166 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$166
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
"Lovely hotel to stay in. Great location close to Sanjo stations which was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms were spacious and bathroom was great. Would stay here again without hesitation"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo
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$625 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$625
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)
"Amazing 3 bights in Kioto A relaxing experience Clean rooms and quite Staff very friendly and helpful Is like a luxury experience. Recommend and definitely will consider to book again in a future"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$239 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$239
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,602 reviews)
"Close to train station so not so close to everything else. But still walkable and close to metro and bus lines. Staff was great, we didn't opt for the breakfast and having laundry was convenient."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$264 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$264
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,317 reviews)
"Great locations, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$193 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$193
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,913 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, clean, new, good breakfast, spa is very good."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is AU$363 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$363
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,336 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel located near a subway line and one subway stop from Kyoto station. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Upon check in you are served with a welcome beverage. The room comfortably accommodated three of us and our luggage. Wonderful property and I would happily stay there ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sakyo Ward

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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
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
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 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
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
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto


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